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Mandrem Police Arrest Russian National for Allegedly Staying Illegally in Goa

Goa, May 18 -- Mandrem Police Station has arrested a 59-year-old Russian national for allegedly residing illegally in Goa without valid passport and visa documents. According to police sources, the f... Read More


Centre Clarifies No Music Licence Fee for Weddings and Social Functions

Goa, May 18 -- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, along with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has clarified that no music licence fee will be charged for weddin... Read More


GOA'S CASHEW REVIVAL MEETS HARSH REALITY

MARGAO, May 17 -- The Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC)'s renewed push to expand cashew plantations and set up a Cashew Board has reopened a wider debate over the future of Goa's cashew econom... Read More


Six Indian teams storm into FFMAI 2026 Spring Grand Finals

Goa, May 17 -- The Group Stage of the Free Fire MAX Asia Invitational (FFMAI) 2026 Spring Main Event has officially concluded after three days of intense action from May 14 to 16. Out of the 18 teams ... Read More


Rishabh Pant may lose India Test vice-captaincy ahead of Afghanistan clash

Goa, May 17 -- India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant could reportedly be relieved of his role as Test vice-captain as selectors assess his recent performances and leadership impact ahead of the upcom... Read More


Pramod Sawant urges women in Goa to prioritise regular health check-ups

Goa, May 17 -- Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant has urged women across the state to prioritise regular health check-ups and not neglect their personal well-being because of household responsibilities.... Read More


Karnataka rolls out India's first alcohol-content-based liquor tax system

Goa, May 17 -- Karnataka has become the first state in India to introduce an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB)-based excise duty system, replacing the earlier bulk litre-based taxation model. The new framewor... Read More


Bangladesh seeks fresh Ganges treaty, says ties with India depend on water deal

Goa, May 17 -- Bangladesh's ruling BNP has called for immediate discussions with India to finalise a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, warning that future ties between the two neighbours would depend o... Read More


'Pick him straight away': Ravi Shastri wants Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India squad

Goa, May 17 -- Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has strongly backed teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for an India call-up, saying the youngster is ready for international cricket aft... Read More


Yograj Singh moves court for anticipatory bail after FIR over alleged anti-women remarks in Lukkhe

Goa, May 17 -- An FIR has been registered against former cricketer-turned-actor Yograj Singh in Chandigarh over alleged anti-women remarks made in the web series Lukkhe. The complaint, filed on May 14... Read More