Goa, Aug. 9 -- Welcome to our special segment.In the midst of all the daily hustle, there's a chance you might have missed some of the top local news from Goa, along with important national and international updates. In this segment, we bring you the top 10 news stories of the day.

Goa Cracks Down on Casinos with Stricter Rules, Higher Penalties

Goa amended thePublic Gambling Act, raising fines for casino licence breaches to INR 25 lakh (first offence), INR 50 lakh (second), INR 75 lakh (third). Repeat offenders risk licence cancellation and deposit forfeiture. Aimed at stricter compliance, the move targets regulatory lapses while balancing tourism and economic interests.

Goa Acts to Make Hazardous Water Bodies Safer After Series of Dr...