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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Hanging as Method of Death Penalty Execution

Goa, Aug. 18 -- The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging hanging as the method of execution for those sentenced to death, while leaving the door open for the issue to be reconsidered if comp... Read More


Security Guard Dies After Being Hit by Unknown Vehicle in Moira

Goa, Aug. 18 -- A 34-year-old security guard from Moira, Jony Anthonio, died after he was allegedly knocked down by an unidentified vehicle while walking home in Moira. Anthonio reportedly sustained ... Read More


North Goa Court Grants Conditional Bail to Ghanaian National in 2022 NDPS Case

Goa, Aug. 18 -- The North Goa Special NDPS Court in Merces has granted conditional bail to Priscilla Adjetey, a 40-year-old Ghanaian national who was arrested by Calangute Police in January 2022 in co... Read More


SC Questions Surge Pricing in Aviation, Warns of Flight Grounds for Violators

Goa, Aug. 18 -- The Supreme Court of India expressed strong concern over the unchecked rise in airfares during peak travel periods, warning that private carriers failing to abide by regulatory framewo... Read More


AAP's Rajesh Gaonkar Demands Weekly Updates on Goa ST Political Reservation

Goa, Aug. 18 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ST Wing President Rajesh Gaonkar has demanded that the BJP-led government provide the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community with weekly updates on the progress towards p... Read More


Vijay Govt Boosts Women's Benefits: 1 Year Paid Maternity Leave Now Covers Third Child

Goa, Aug. 18 -- The Tamil Nadu government announced a major welfare measure on Tuesday, extending a full 365 days of paid maternity leave to female state government employees for the birth of their th... Read More


Varca Sports Club Beats Navelim 7-6 on Penalties in Memorial Football Match

Goa, Aug. 18 -- Varca Sports Club defeated Navelim Sports Club 7-6 on penalties in an exciting encounter held at the Varca Sports Football Ground as part of the Memorial of Petlu Pedro Pereira. Navel... Read More


Vasco MLA Extends Financial Assistance to Communities Preserving Traditional Paar

Goa, Aug. 18 -- Vasco MLA Shri Krishna V. Salkar distributed financial assistance to members of the Failwale, Daivadnya Brahman, Nabhik, Gadekar and Vishwakarma communities for their traditional role ... Read More


YouTube overhaul will make public views count from first playback

Goa, Aug. 18 -- YouTube is set to overhaul the way it counts public views across its video formats, introducing a common measurement system for long-form videos, Shorts and live streams from August 24... Read More


After High Court's 10-Year Jail Term, Goa Moves SC for Harsher Sentence Against Tarun Tejpal

Goa, Aug. 18 -- The Goa government has approached the Supreme Court of India seeking an enhancement of the sentence awarded to Tarun Tejpal, former editor-in-chief of Tehelka, in connection with a 201... Read More