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Trouble for BJP in Goa as party differed over MGP support to form govt

Trouble for BJP in Goa as party differed over MGP support to form govt

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

On Thursday, the BJP emerged as the single largest party by winning 20 seats in the 40-member assembly, just one short of the majority mark, and later said it has secured support from regional outfit MGP, which bagged two seats.

Russia's Lopsan ends Vijender's unbeaten run

Russia's Lopsan ends Vijender's unbeaten run

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The referee, after one minute and nine seconds in the fifth round, declared the Russian winner as the eight-round game ended in a knockout.

'Kashmir Files is propaganda': Fellow IFFI jurors back Lapid

'Kashmir Files is propaganda': Fellow IFFI jurors back Lapid

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Sudipto Sen, the lone Indian in the jury board of the just-concluded International Film Festival of India, Saturday maintained that the remarks made by Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid about The Kashmir Files were his personal opinion even as three other co-jurors came out in support of the jury head.

60% Goa MLAs switched parties in last 5 yrs, an Indian 'record'

60% Goa MLAs switched parties in last 5 yrs, an Indian 'record'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Association of Democratic Reforms said Goa has set a unique record, which is "unparalleled" in the history of Indian democracy.

Is Pathaan Copied From Skyfall?

Is Pathaan Copied From Skyfall?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

'This trope must have been taken in 30 films.' 'The rogue agent is a common trope and not something unique.'

BJP to announce new Goa CM today, stake claim to form govt

BJP to announce new Goa CM today, stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

BJP leader and caretaker chief minister Pramod Sawant is the clear favourite for the post of the CM but faces some opposition.

Home ministry orders CBI probe into Sonali Phogat's death

Home ministry orders CBI probe into Sonali Phogat's death

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Union home ministry on Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sonali Phogat, officials said.

Jolt to Goa TMC as state chief quits, blames Prashant Kishor for poll rout

Jolt to Goa TMC as state chief quits, blames Prashant Kishor for poll rout

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The resignation of Kandolkar and two other leaders, who had contested on the TMC symbol, came as another setback for the Mamata Banerjee-led party which is struggling to retain its flock in Goa since the poll debacle.

'BJP spent Rs 40-50 crore on each MLA'

'BJP spent Rs 40-50 crore on each MLA'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'Since we defeated their evil designs on July 10, their poaching approach became more aggressive with using blackmail and money power as tools to finish off the political opposition in Goa.'

'We have defeated BJP's evil designs in Goa'

'We have defeated BJP's evil designs in Goa'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'There is no hard evidence, but our MLAs have been getting calls from industrialists and mining mafia in the state to quit the Congress and join the BJP.'

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Israeli envoy said Nadav Lapid has abused the Indian invitation to chair the panel of judges at IFFI Goa, as well as, the trust bestowed on him.

Goa Cong decides to act swiftly to stake claim for govt formation

Goa Cong decides to act swiftly to stake claim for govt formation

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Congress veteran P Chidambaram held a meeting with the Goa assembly poll candidates of his party and those of ally Goa Forward Party on Wednesday night, where it was decided that the alliance will name its leader immediately after the election results are out and stake claim for government formation, sources said.

How Parrikar's demise affects Goa's politics

How Parrikar's demise affects Goa's politics

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The death of the former defence minister, who represented the Panaji assembly seat, will also necessitate a fourth bypoll in Goa.

Ailing Parrikar attends office for first time in last 4 months

Ailing Parrikar attends office for first time in last 4 months

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Hundreds of BJP workers who had gathered outside the complex cheered when Parrikar arrived.

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 14,148 new infections

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 14,148 new infections

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

India logged 14,148 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,28,81,179, while the active cases dipped to 1,48,359, according to the Union health ministry data.

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

As people queued up across these states to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.

Goa records 79% voting, highest in CM's constituency

Goa records 79% voting, highest in CM's constituency

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

They said this was preliminary voter turnout and the final figure may cross 80 per cent as electoral fate of 301 candidates were locked in EVMs which will be opened on March 10 for counting.

Crisitiano Ronaldo statue unveiled in Goa

Crisitiano Ronaldo statue unveiled in Goa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The Minister further said that there are certain people who are opposing the installation of the statue and they are the ones who don't want to see the country going ahead in sports.

Boxer Vijender exudes confidence ahead of fight

Boxer Vijender exudes confidence ahead of fight

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Unbeaten so far, Vijender is unfazed and said the height of his opponent -- who stands at 6 feet 4 inches.

AAP to project person from Bhandari community as CM face in Goa polls

AAP to project person from Bhandari community as CM face in Goa polls

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Senior Aam Admi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Thursday said they would project a person from the Bhandari community as their chief ministerial face during the Goa assembly elections due early next year.

India logs 13,405 new Covid cases, active cases dip

India logs 13,405 new Covid cases, active cases dip

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The cumulative doses administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 175.83 crore.

Ex-Goa Cong leader quits TMC within a month, plans to rejoin Cong

Ex-Goa Cong leader quits TMC within a month, plans to rejoin Cong

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

He said his supporters were apprehensive that joining TMC would invite the "outside party" to Goa which will split votes.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

The boxer who ended Vijender's unbeaten record

The boxer who ended Vijender's unbeaten record

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Though dejected, Vijender put up a brace face, saying he would come back stronger.

Goa to move HC against Tejpal's acquittal, says CM

Goa to move HC against Tejpal's acquittal, says CM

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said the state government will challenge in the high court journalist Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in a 2013 rape case by a district court in Panaji.

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Colourful lights illuminated buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic.

Victim named and shamed in Tejpal case, verdict 'retrograde', Goa tells HC

Victim named and shamed in Tejpal case, verdict 'retrograde', Goa tells HC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The Goa government told the Bombay high court's bench in Panaji on Wednesday that the victim in a 2013 rape case, in which journalist Tarun Tejpal was acquitted, was named and shamed and the trial court's judgment was 'retrograde' and 'fit for fifth century.'

5 Goa leaders who joined Trinamool this year quit

5 Goa leaders who joined Trinamool this year quit

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

In their resignation letter to All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) chief Mamata Banerjee, the departing leaders said, 'We had thought that the AITC is a secular party but with deep regret, we would like to bring to your notice that AITC has tried to divide Goans on the basis of religion by aligning with Sudan Dhavalikar.'

'Need leaders like Mamata': Ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro quits Cong

'Need leaders like Mamata': Ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro quits Cong

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Former chief minister of Goa and Congress veteran Luizinho Faleiro, resigned as an MLA and a primary member of the party on Monday claiming the state party unit is run by a 'coterie' of leaders even as he praised Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee saying the country needs a leader like her to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Political bigwigs who took the Covid jab!

Political bigwigs who took the Covid jab!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Here's a look at just some of the bigwigs who took the anti-Covid jab.

Sardar Patel would've liberated Goa earlier: Modi

Sardar Patel would've liberated Goa earlier: Modi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

He also said that although India got independence much before Goa became free, people of the country could not enjoy at that time as they felt uneasy thinking that one part was the country was still under foreign rule.

Priyanka's Goa visit sees spate of Congress leaders resignations

Priyanka's Goa visit sees spate of Congress leaders resignations

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Goa Congress faced a spate of resignations and confusion prevailed over its alliance with like-minded parties for the upcoming polls in the coastal state as the opposition party was getting ready for a series of meetings by general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday.

Raut retorts: Shiv Sena first party to fight polls on Hindutva

Raut retorts: Shiv Sena first party to fight polls on Hindutva

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Firing a fresh salvo at the Bharatiya Janata Party which had accused the Shiv Sena of paying only lip service to the cause of Hindutva, the latter's member of Parliament Sanjay Raut on Tuesday claimed that the Sena was the first party in the country to contest an election on the Hindutva plank.

Cyclone Tauktae: Strong winds, rain in Goa; power supply hit

Cyclone Tauktae: Strong winds, rain in Goa; power supply hit

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Gusty winds and heavy rains lashed several parts of Goa on Sunday morning due to cyclonic storm Tauktae, uprooting electric poles and affecting power supply in many parts of the coastal state, officials said.

Shah among 4 Union ministers deputed for govt formation in 4 states

Shah among 4 Union ministers deputed for govt formation in 4 states

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The BJP deputed Shah as observer to Uttar Pradesh, where Yogi Adityanath powered the party to an impressive victory and where there are no hurdles in the way of the priest-politician's second stint in power.

ISL: Five-star Hyderabad blank NorthEast United

ISL: Five-star Hyderabad blank NorthEast United

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

It was all Hyderabad after the first goal as they dictated the game and kept pressing the NorthEast United backline.

Day after Rafale jibe, Rahul meets Parrikar in Goa

Day after Rafale jibe, Rahul meets Parrikar in Goa

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The meeting comes a day after Gandhi alleged that the "Goa audio tapes", cited by the Congress to attack the Centre on the Rafale issue, were authentic and Parrikar was in possession of "explosive secrets" that give him power over Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Parrikar stable, 'internal bleeding has stopped': Goa speaker

Parrikar stable, 'internal bleeding has stopped': Goa speaker

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Parrikar has been suffering from a pancreatic ailment for the last one year and has undergone treatment in the United States as well as at AIIMS Delhi and a private hospital in Mumbai.

Vijender's next pro bout on rooftop deck of casino ship in Goa

Vijender's next pro bout on rooftop deck of casino ship in Goa

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Will bout will offer viewers the glitz and glamour of Vegas-style boxing event

HC rejects Tarun Tejpal's plea for in-camera hearing

HC rejects Tarun Tejpal's plea for in-camera hearing

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Tejpal's lawyer said his client might have to say something which might expose certain facts in relation which should not be published in the media.