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Trial court’s judgment in Tarun Tejpal case ‘fit for 5th century’, Goa govt tells Bombay HC

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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Goa govt, stated before the bench that the victim of the 2013 rape case, in which Tejpal has been acquitted, was 'named & shamed'.

Manohar Parrikar’s son wants BJP ticket in 2022 Goa polls, says dad’s legacy has to be honoured

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Panaji candidature decision may not be easy for BJP. Atanasio Monserrate, who won the ex-CM's seat after his death in 2019, has since switched from Congress to BJP.

The decline of Congress in Goa — from single-largest party in 2017 to divided house of 4 now

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MLA & former CM Luizinho Faleiro resigned from Congress Monday. He is the 13th MLA to leave the party since 2017, when it had emerged as single-largest party in Goa's House of 40.

SC closes plea on trial in Tarun Tejpal sexual assault case

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SC declared Monday that since the trial court in Goa had concluded the case with the acquitral of Tejpal, no extension is needed beyond the 31 March 2021 deadline it set last year.

Bombay HC to hear Goa govt’s appeal against Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal in rape case on 29 July

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A division bench of Justices M S Sonak and M S Jawalkar allowed the government to amend their appeal and serve a copy of the same along with all related documents to Tejpal.

Goa court’s verdict acquitting Tarun Tejpal like a ‘manual for rape victims’, says Bombay HC

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The high court issued a notice to Tejpal and posted the appeal filed by the Goa govt against the sessions court's order acquitting him in the rape case for 24 June.

Verdict ‘coloured by prejudice, patriarchy’: Goa govt seeks retrial in Tarun Tejpal case

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Goa govt also claimed the trial court completely ignored the most telling piece of evidence (apology e-mail) 'which established the guilt of the accused beyond a shadow of doubt'.

How Goa went from a 5% Covid test positivity rate in March to 50% today

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The small coastal state is now scrambling to contain a mammoth Covid caseload, adding more than 2,500 new positive patients each day.

Goa not banana republic, tourists must follow Covid norms, says state health minister

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While addressing the media, Vishwajit Rane said despite repeated appeals to wear masks and practise social distancing, people have not been taking precautions in the state.

Goa government bans alcohol consumption during carnival float parades

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Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar also said floats on CAA will not be allowed, emphasising only those showcasing Goa's culture are welcome.
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Does breaking up big states boost economy? Data doesn’t back up hype, says Indian study

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The study by researchers at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research looked at economic impact of reorganising Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar in the year 2000.

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Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations

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These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.

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With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again

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Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.

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