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‘Congress chhodo yatra begins from Goa:’ 8 of 11 party MLAs resolve to join ruling BJP

The MLAs who called for the merger are former state CM Digambar Kamat, BJP turncoat Michael Lobo, his wife Delilah Lobo, Rajesh Phaldesai, Kedar Naik, Sankalp Amonkar, Aleixo Sequeira and Rudolf Fernandes.

8 of 11 Congress MLAs in Goa will join ruling BJP, claims state party chief Sadanand Tanvade

The assertion comes barely two months after the main Opposition got a scare in July when five of its MLAs went incommunicado before the Monsoon Session, but later joined proceedings.

Tulsi to strawberry—How desi gin from Goa is converting India’s vodka loyalists

Goa is where many gin makers are gathering. At least 10 homegrown brands operate here.

Sonali Phogat murder case: Goa Police arrests 2 more persons including restaurant owner

Police said they have arrested the owner of Curlies beach shack in Anjuna and a suspected drug peddler Dattprashad Gaonkar taking the total arrests in the case to four.

Sonali Phogat was forcefully fed a chemical substance, say Goa cops after arresting associates

The Goa Police had initially said the BJP leader and actor died of a heart attack, but the family registered a case of ‘rape and murder’.

BJP leader Sonali Phogat’s death is alleged murder, Goa Police files case against 2 people

Sonali Phogat was brought dead to a hospital on Tuesday morning in Goa. Early reports suggested that she died of cardiac arrest but her family members suspected foul play.

‘Closer to becoming a national party,’ Kejriwal on EC recognising AAP as state party in Goa

According to an EC letter shared by the CM, the poll panel has granted recognition to the AAP as a state party in Goa on reviewing the party's performance in the assembly polls. 

Goa Congress acts against ‘attempt to split party’, wants MLAs Kamat & Lobo disqualified

Congress accuses ex-CM & ex-opposition leader of 'conspiracy with BJP' to engineer defections. 5 MLAs who went incommunicado on 10 July attend assembly Monday, say there's nothing wrong.

Bombay HC admits Goa govt’s plea challenging Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal in 2013 rape case

Panaji: The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court on Saturday admitted the state government's application challenging the acquittal of journalist Tarun Tejpal in...

BJP leader Pramod Sawant to continue as chief minister of Goa

In the recently-concluded state polls, BJP emerged the single largest party, winning 20 seats in the 40-member assembly.

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6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.