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‘Minor technical snag’—Imphal-bound Indigo flight returns to Delhi shortly after take-off

The airline did not disclose the specific nature of the snag, but said passengers were provided assistance upon landing and an alternative aircraft was arranged.

Russian woman, kids found living in cave sent to restriction centre, deportation after embassy’s nod

The woman was already on FRRO visa overstaying list in Goa but was untraceable as she had entered the coastal region of Karnataka, says a senior police officer.

President Droupadi Murmu appoints new governors for Haryana, Ladakh & Goa

The President has appointed Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh as the new governor of Haryana, Kavinder Gupta as Ladakh's governor & Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju as the governor of Goa.

SubscriberWrites: Goa’s tourism on the brink

Democratising tourism is the solution  

ChatGPT (The Old Testament version) & pirates of the Mediterranean

The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print, online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately. Also Read: Indian atheists fight...

Goa police arrest 3, recover whale vomit valued at Rs 10 cr

Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a car in Sanguem village Thursday & seized 5.75 kg of the waxy whale vomit also known as ambergris, which is used in the perfume industry.

Goa’s Pramod Sawant govt faces heat from within—files ‘handled in secret’, tribal bhavan in limbo

After Culture Minister Govind Gaude flagged irregularities in the Pramod Sawant-led tribal welfare dept, the Oppn has demanded a formal inquiry against the CM.

IndiGo issues travel advisory for Goa, says heavy rain might lead to flight delays

The airline advised passengers to stay informed on flight status & contact customer service teams available at service touchpoints.

Goa temple committee failed to implement directives for CCTV, proper barricading, says official

A meeting was held just days before the annual festival, where Shree Lairai Temple was asked to make arrangements. However, the temple committee says they didn't have enough time to do so.

On Camera

Hindu leaders have been backward-looking. It started with Gandhi

Indian leaders take pride in 'persons of Indian origin' who run American companies. They forget that this is the result of Macaulay’s vision.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.