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SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.

The Grand IPL Quiz!

The Grand IPL Quiz!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Think you know all about the IPL?

CEO-mom accused of killing son undergoes psychological tests

CEO-mom accused of killing son undergoes psychological tests

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Two empty bottles of a cough syrup were found in a Goa apartment, where a start-up CEO allegedly killed her minor son, indicating she may have given a heavy dose of the medicine to him in signs of a premeditated murder, even as she was subjected to psychological test to assess her mental state and help find the motive for the gruesome crime, the police said on Wednesday.

Indian Constitution 'forced' on Goa after liberation: Cong candidate

Indian Constitution 'forced' on Goa after liberation: Cong candidate

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Congress's South Goa candidate Viriato Fernandes has claimed the Indian Constitution was 'forced' on Goa after its liberation from the Portuguese rule in 1961.

Woman tourist raped in Goa resort, Gujarat man held

Woman tourist raped in Goa resort, Gujarat man held

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The incident took place on August 23, and based on the victim's complaint, the police arrested the 47-year-old accused, identified as Laxman Shiyar, who was also on a visit to Goa as a tourist, he said.

Utpal Parrikar sees 'silent wave' in his favour

Utpal Parrikar sees 'silent wave' in his favour

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Asserting that there is a silent wave in his favour, Utpal Parrikar, elder son of late Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who is contesting the February 14 Assembly election as an independent candidate from the Panaji seat, has said he was a favoured choice after his father's death in 2019, but was denied poll ticket by the Bharatiya Janata Party due to local politics.

Efforts on to free them: Jaishankar to kin of 8 Indians on death row in Qatar

Efforts on to free them: Jaishankar to kin of 8 Indians on death row in Qatar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on Thursday handed down death sentence by Qatar's Court of First Instance.

Cabinet reshuffle likely in Goa after Cong MLAs join BJP

Cabinet reshuffle likely in Goa after Cong MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A senior BJP leader said a reshuffle was likely in the next few days as the party would need to accommodate at least a couple of Congress MLAs who have crossed over,

Maha CM Shinde gets warm welcome from rebel Sena MLAs at Goa hotel

Maha CM Shinde gets warm welcome from rebel Sena MLAs at Goa hotel

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was given a warm welcome by the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs and other legislators in the wee hours of Friday when he returned to a luxury hotel near Panaji, where they are staying, after taking oath for the top post.

Modi to inaugurate 37th National Games in Goa

Modi to inaugurate 37th National Games in Goa

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Goa will host the biggest-ever National Games from October 26 to November 9.

Goa blast may have been caused by gas cylinder, police orders probe

Goa blast may have been caused by gas cylinder, police orders probe

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

A blast reported in a resto-bar in Mapusa in Goa may have been caused by a cylinder as per initial probe, a police official said on Monday.

Cong, AAP alliance in 4 states, but to go solo in Punjab

Cong, AAP alliance in 4 states, but to go solo in Punjab

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

"Special circumstances" exist in Punjab, Wasnik said and added that in view of these, the AAP and the Congress have decided to fight the Lok Sabha polls separately in the state.

Goa CM: 90% crimes done by labourers from Bihar, UP

Goa CM: 90% crimes done by labourers from Bihar, UP

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The chief minister said that every migrant labourer working in the state should have a labour card given by the state government.

Ready to withdraw from poll race if...: Utpal Parrikar

Ready to withdraw from poll race if...: Utpal Parrikar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Parrikar claimed that the denial of ticket to him is similar to the 1994 situation when attempts were made to throw his father out of the party.

Goa BJP sacks all 6 spokespersons after Carnival row

Goa BJP sacks all 6 spokespersons after Carnival row

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Goa unit of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday revoked the appointment of its spokespersons in the state with immediate effect and the names of new appointees will be announced in the next couple of days, the party's senior functionary said.

Amit Shah was given water bottle worth Rs 850: Goa minister

Amit Shah was given water bottle worth Rs 850: Goa minister

Rediff.com11 May 2022

"When Amit Shah was in Goa (for campaigning for February Assembly polls), he asked for a Himalaya (brand) water bottle. It was then brought from Mapusa (located around 10km from Panaji)," Naik said, addressing an event in South Goa.

Two Indians among 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis

Two Indians among 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Eight of the newly named cardinals are from Europe, six from Asia, two from Africa, one from North America, and four from Central and Latin America.

Goa govt to recommend CBI probe in Sonali Phogat death case

Goa govt to recommend CBI probe in Sonali Phogat death case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Sawant told reporters in Panaji that the Goa Police have done a "tremendously good investigation" into the case and have also got some clues.

4 arrested for attacking Delhi family at Goa's Anjuna beach

4 arrested for attacking Delhi family at Goa's Anjuna beach

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media even as the police on Sunday arrested four persons in connection with the attack that left members of the family injured.

Autopsy shows injuries on Sonali Phogat's body, police arrest 2 aides for murder

Autopsy shows injuries on Sonali Phogat's body, police arrest 2 aides for murder

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Goa police on Thursday pressed a charge of murder against two associates of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sonali Phogat soon after autopsy was conducted on her body.

After exit of 8, remaining 3 Cong MLAs in Goa say they can't be bought

After exit of 8, remaining 3 Cong MLAs in Goa say they can't be bought

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The opposition party termed the defection by eight out of its 11 MLAs in Goa only seven months after the assembly elections as the "height of betrayal and shamelessness."

Recipe: Aloo Halwa Modak

Recipe: Aloo Halwa Modak

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Try this extraordinary version of the Ukadiche Modak.

WTT Contender: Manika starts with wins, Sharath ousted

WTT Contender: Manika starts with wins, Sharath ousted

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Manika, the highest ranked Indian in women's singles, got off to a flying start early in the first session, defeating 152nd ranked Englishwoman Ho Tin-Tin 3-0 (11-4,11-8,11-5).

Amid reports of discontent among Goa MLAs, BJP says...

Amid reports of discontent among Goa MLAs, BJP says...

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Speaking to reporters in Panaji, the BJP's Goa desk in-charge C T Ravi said there was no discontent among the eight MLAs who joined the party earlier this year.

Govt ready to hand over Sonali Phogat case to CBI, if required: CM Sawant

Govt ready to hand over Sonali Phogat case to CBI, if required: CM Sawant

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The state police so far arrested five people in connection with the case. These include two associates of Phogat who have been charged with murder.

Sawant to be sworn-in as Goa CM on March 28; Modi, Shah, Nadda to attend

Sawant to be sworn-in as Goa CM on March 28; Modi, Shah, Nadda to attend

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The swearing-in ceremony of Pramod Sawant as Goa's chief minister will be held on March 28 and prominent Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will attend the event.

Goa CM distributes portfolios, retains home, finance

Goa CM distributes portfolios, retains home, finance

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Vishwajit Rane, who had unsuccessfully lobbied for the CM's post, has been given crucial Health and Town and Country Planning Portfolios along with Urban Development, Women and Child, and Forest departments.

Congress plans to shift all Goa candidates to hotel to prevent poaching

Congress plans to shift all Goa candidates to hotel to prevent poaching

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

A day after the exit polls predicted a hung assembly in Goa, hectic political activities have begun in the state with the Congress focusing on keeping its flock together and plans to shift all its candidates to a resort, a senior party leader said on Tuesday.

'Congress chhodo yatra has begun': 8 MLAs break vow, defect to BJP in Goa

'Congress chhodo yatra has begun': 8 MLAs break vow, defect to BJP in Goa

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

In a similar move in July 2019, 10 Congress MLAs had switched over to the BJP.

Goa man rescues Dutch woman attacked by hotel staffer

Goa man rescues Dutch woman attacked by hotel staffer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Talking to reporters, state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte hailed Eurica Dias for his selfless action and said it indicated that locals in the coastal state are basically helpful.

Chinese foreign minister to attend SCO meet in Goa on May 4-5

Chinese foreign minister to attend SCO meet in Goa on May 4-5

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will travel to India to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers' meeting being held in Goa on May 4 and 5, the foreign ministry in Beijing announced on Tuesday.

76 to 716: Victory margins in 10 Goa constituencies

76 to 716: Victory margins in 10 Goa constituencies

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The lowest victory margin of 76 was recorded in St Andre constituency in North Goa, where Revolutionary Goans Party, a new political outfit in the state, made its debut by defeating BJP candidate and sitting MLA Francis Silveira. RGP candidate Viresh Borkar won the contest.

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

This instruction forms part of an advisory issued by the Goa tourism department for tourists and the set of directives is aimed to protect the privacy of travellers

BJP has offered 2 seats to Utpal Parrikar to fight polls: Goa CM

BJP has offered 2 seats to Utpal Parrikar to fight polls: Goa CM

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

"The central leaders of BJP are in touch with Utpal and have offered two seats to contest elections in Goa. I am sure that this issue will be resolved and he will consider the offer," the Goa CM said.

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

Bengaluru FC confirms 3 COVID-19 cases ahead of AFC Qualifiers

Bengaluru FC confirms 3 COVID-19 cases ahead of AFC Qualifiers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Indian football club Bengaluru FC on Wednesday said three COVID-19 cases have been detected among its players and staff after the side assembled for training in Panaji ahead of its AFC Qualifiers match on April 14.

Held hostage in Goa row over property, claims French actress

Held hostage in Goa row over property, claims French actress

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A 75-year-old French actor has alleged she is being held "hostage" in her house at Calangute in North Goa since earlier this week over a property dispute and finds herself in a "dangerous situation".

No Covid curbs in Goa on Christmas, New Year: CM

No Covid curbs in Goa on Christmas, New Year: CM

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Goa government will not impose any COVID-19-related restrictions till January 2 but will review the situation on January 3, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday after chairing a high-level meeting in Panaji.

Sonali Phogat murder: Three accused sent to 5-day police custody

Sonali Phogat murder: Three accused sent to 5-day police custody

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Nunes had also moved an application for bail, but the court rejected it, the official added.

Sawant to be sworn in as Goa CM on Monday; Modi, Rajnath to attend function

Sawant to be sworn in as Goa CM on Monday; Modi, Rajnath to attend function

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Prime Minister Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh would be present at the function, a government spokesperson said.