Goa: News
14 Jun 2025
OlaNo entry for Ola, Uber in Goa: CM Sawant
Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ruled out the entry of ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber into the state.
09 Jun 2025
X'Emotions overtook my expression': Goa minister apologizes after berating doctor
Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday apologized to Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar, the Chief Medical Officer of Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), for his "harsh words" during a recent visit.
08 Jun 2025
MaharashtraGoa minister suspends doctor for 'arrogant behavior' toward patient
Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has suspended the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rudresh Kurtikar, at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) over allegations of patient mistreatment and "arrogant behavior."
29 May 2025
Australia'3 oceans, 4 continents': How Navy officers completed historic voyage
Two Indian Navy officers, Lieutenant Commander Roopa A and Lieutenant Commander Dilna K, are set to arrive in Goa on Thursday after completing a historic circumnavigation of the globe.
29 May 2025
AlibaugAll about Amitabh Bachchan's ₹40cr plot investment in Ayodhya
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has reportedly purchased a 25,000 square feet plot in Ayodhya, near the Ram Mandir.
26 May 2025
Himachal PradeshHeavy rain lashes Mumbai, Pune; Karnataka on high alert
Mumbai and Pune have been witnessing heavy rainfall as the southwest monsoon advances after hitting Kerala on May 24.
24 May 2025
Eiffel Tower₹15,000cr Maharashtra-Karnataka ring road to decongest Goa: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced a ring road project costing between ₹12,000 crore and ₹15,000 crore.
23 May 2025
KeralaIMD issues 'red alert' for Goa, several Maharashtra coastal districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red alert" for Goa and Maharashtra's coastal districts, including Raigad and Ratnagiri.
21 May 2025
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: 27 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces
In a major anti-Maoist operation, at least 27 Maoists were gunned down by security forces in the Abujhmad area of Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday, The Indian Express reported.
20 May 2025
Bengaluru5 dead in Bengaluru rains; 5 more rainfall days predicted
Bengaluru is reeling under heavy rainfall, causing widespread disruption and flooding in several areas.
04 May 2025
DelhiIMD warns of thunderstorms, rain in Delhi-NCR, other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released weather alerts for several Indian states, including Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala.
03 May 2025
KarnatakaGoa temple stampede kills 6, injures over 30 others
A stampede at Goa's Lairai Devi temple, on the occasion of Shree Devi Lairai jatra festival, turned tragic on Saturday, May 03, 2025.
28 Apr 2025
Narendra Modi'Pakistan will split, Balochistan will be new country': Goa CM
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has hinted that Pakistan is on the verge of division due to Balochistan's fight for independence.
23 Apr 2025
SrinagarPahalgam attack: Over 50 tourists from Goa stuck in J&K
Over 50 tourists from Goa have been left stranded in Srinagar after a terror attack at Pahalgam.
22 Apr 2025
LifestyleWhat to eat in Goa: Street breakfasts to enjoy
Besides its vibrant culture and beautiful beaches, Goa also has an amazing range of street breakfasts that are more than just your usual pao bhaji.
31 Mar 2025
Andhra PradeshOver ₹193 crore misappropriated under MGNREGA in FY 2024-25: Centre
The Indian government suspended funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for West Bengal since March 2022, over alleged misappropriation of funds.
03 Mar 2025
Air India ExpressAir India Express starts flights from Ghaziabad to Goa, Bengaluru
Air India Express has started its operations from Ghaziabad's Hindon Airport, becoming the first airline to operate from two airports in the National Capital Region (NCR).
27 Feb 2025
Central GovernmentThis Mumbai-Goa ferry service lets you bring your vehicles along
M2M Ferries, the company famous for its roll-on, roll-off (Ro-Ro) service between Mumbai and Mandwa, is gearing up to launch a new RoPAX ferry service.
20 Feb 2025
Akshaye KhannaVicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' declared tax-free in Goa after Madhya Pradesh
Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has declared that the historical drama Chhaava, featuring Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna, will be tax-free in the state.
19 Feb 2025
OYO RoomsOYO brings Danish brand DanCenter's holiday homes to India
Oravel Stays, the parent company of travel tech unicorn OYO, has launched its European holiday home brand DanCenter, in India.
19 Feb 2025
Amazon Prime VideoShanaya-Abhay Verma to start shooting Shujaat Saudagar's next in March
Bollywood newcomers Shanaya Kapoor and Abhay Verma (Munjya) are reportedly set to team up for an upcoming film directed by Shujaat Saudagar.
09 Feb 2025
Mumbai-Pune ExpresswayMumbai-Pune Expressway's Mumbai-bound exit to be shut for 6 months
The Mumbai-bound exit on the Yashwantrao Chavan Mumbai-Pune Expressway in Panvel will remain closed for six months from February 11.
03 Feb 2025
TollywoodTollywood producer KP Chowdary dies by suicide in Goa
In a tragic turn of events, renowned Tollywood producer Sunkara Krishna Prasad Chowdary, popularly known as KP Chowdary, died due to suicide in Goa on Monday (February 3), Hyderabad Mail confirmed.
25 Jan 2025
KuwaitGovernment announces list of 2025 Padma awardees
Ahead of the 76th Republic Day, the Union government has announced the first list of Padma Award winners.
19 Jan 2025
BiharSVAMITVA property cards to unlock ₹100L crore economic activity: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the property cards distributed under the Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme will unlock economic activity worth over ₹100 lakh crore.
19 Jan 2025
PunePune tourist, pilot killed in Goa paragliding accident
A 27-year-old woman from Pune and a 26-year-old pilot were killed in a paragliding accident at Querim plateau in North Goa on Saturday.
13 Jan 2025
Alia BhattAadar Jain-Alekha Advani tie the knot in Goa; see pictures
Aadar Jain, cousin of Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, got married to Alekha Advani in a dreamy white wedding in Goa.
03 Jan 2025
Pramod Sawant'Hotels..roads full': Goa CM bashes influencers over low tourism claims
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has rubbished claims by social media influencers that tourists are avoiding Goa during the festive season.
26 Dec 2024
SwimmingGoa: Ranveer Allahbadia, girlfriend saved from drowning by IPS officer
Ranveer Allahbadia, a popular YouTuber and podcaster better known as BeerBiceps, and his girlfriend were recently rescued from a near-drowning incident in Goa.
18 Dec 2024
Pramod SawantJob scam: Goa CM's wife sues AAP MP—Sanjay Singh—for ₹100cr
Sulakshana Sawant, wife of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, has filed a ₹100 crore defamation suit against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh.
14 Dec 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Goa casino director, crew attack ED team; confined in room
An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was allegedly attacked at Cruise Casino Pride, an offshore casino in Goa, while conducting a search in connection with a money laundering investigation, TOI reported.
12 Dec 2024
Keerthy SureshKeerthy Suresh marries beau Antony Thattil in Goa; see pics
Popular South Indian actor Keerthy Suresh, who will soon make her Bollywood debut opposite Varun Dhawan in Baby John, got married to her long-time boyfriend Antony Thattil on Thursday.
08 Dec 2024
PaytmHow to book local bus tickets using Paytm
Paytm, India's leading digital payments platform, has a feature that lets users book local city bus tickets.
07 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarIT Department clears Ajit Pawar of benami property charges
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been cleared of benami property charges by the Income Tax Department a day after he was granted relief by the Prevention of Benami Property Transactions Appellate Tribunal in Delhi.
29 Nov 2024
Keerthy SureshKeerthy Suresh confirms Goa wedding with Antony Thattil
Acclaimed actor Keerthy Suresh has confirmed her wedding to longtime partner Antony Thattil. The announcement was made during her recent visit to the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati.
29 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi home maintains AQI of 10-15 with these simple techniques
Delhi's air quality has been fluctuating between "very poor" and "severe" for some weeks now, but a house in Sainik Farms in South Delhi has been able to maintain an air quality index (AQI) of an impressive 10-15.
29 Nov 2024
Ashutosh GowarikerIFFI 2024: Complete list of winners
Lithuanian drama Toxic, directed by Saule Bliuvaite, has bagged the Best Film award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
22 Nov 2024
Indian NavyNavy submarine collides with fishing boat off Goa; fishermen missing
An Indian Navy submarine collided with a fishing vessel named Marthoma off the Goa coast on Friday.
21 Nov 2024
AyodhyaPrasar Bharati has an OTT platform now, called Waves
India's public broadcasting giant Prasar Bharati has unveiled its new streaming platform, Waves, at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
14 Nov 2024
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)IFFI 2024: 'Article 370,' Goat Life' in Golden Peacock race
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has revealed its main competition lineup, which includes 15 films vying for the coveted Golden Peacock Award.
11 Nov 2024
Cannes Film FestivalShekhar Kapur to begin filming 'Masoom' sequel in 2025
Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has announced that he will start shooting for the sequel of his 1983 film Masoom in early 2025.
09 Nov 2024
Social MediaEntrepreneur claims foreigners 'avoiding' Goa; state files police complaint
The Goa government has filed a police complaint against entrepreneur Ramanuj Mukherjee after a viral social media post in which he slammed the state's tourism experience.
07 Nov 2024
Central GovernmentGoa government responds after travelers thrash its tourism infrastructure
The Goa government has issued a statement after travelers criticized its tourism infrastructure in comparison to international destinations like Sri Lanka and Thailand.
28 Oct 2024
Indian ArmyTejasvi Surya completes Ironman 70.3, Goa: What is it
Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya has become the first Indian parliamentarian to finish the Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Goa.
13 Oct 2024
IndiaThis Goa-based regional airline has no call center at all
FLY91, a Goa-based regional airline, is changing the game in the aviation industry by not having a call center at all.
10 Oct 2024
Bhushan KumarSiddhant Chaturvedi-Jaya Bachchan-Wamiqa to lead Vikas Bahl's upcoming film
Director Vikas Bahl, who has directed films like Queen and Super 30, is reportedly switching gears to a lighter genre with his next.
10 Oct 2024
Ajay DevgnPlanning Goa getaway? Stay at Ajay-Kajol's villa for ₹50K/night!
Bollywood power couple, Ajay Devgn and Kajol are known for their lavish lifestyle and it shows in their plush property in Goa, Villa Eterna.
25 Sep 2024
ChhattisgarhIMD predicts heavy rainfall in these states today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions across the country.
12 Sep 2024
Arvind KejriwalSupreme Court to decide on Kejriwal's bail plea tomorrow
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday.
05 Sep 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Criminal conspiracy to privatize excise policy': CBI's allegation against Kejriwal
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of benefiting from illicit funds generated through a criminal conspiracy in the now-defunct excise policy.
31 Aug 2024
Arunachal PradeshIAS officer Dharmendra appointed as Delhi's new chief secretary
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed IAS officer Dharmendra as Delhi's new chief secretary.
27 Aug 2024
Bay of BengalIMD issues heavy rain alert for several states, check here
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, warning of potential heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
26 Aug 2024
Music IndustrySwedish Sensation DJ Alesso to headline Sunburn Goa 2024: Report
Sunburn Goa, Asia's largest electronic dance music (EDM) festival, is scheduled to take place from December 28 to 30, 2024.
23 Aug 2024
Arshad WarsiArshad Warsi reunites with 'Munna Bhai' director Rajkumar Hirani
Acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, known for his successful Munna Bhai franchise, is set to make his digital debut with a cybercrime thriller series.
05 Aug 2024
Arvind KejriwalExcise policy case: Delhi HC upholds Kejriwal's arrest by CBI
The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest and remand by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the excise policy case.
30 Jul 2024
Aadhaar CardCops unsure how long US woman was chained in forest
The American woman discovered tied to a tree with an iron chain in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district is too weak to record her statement, police said.
29 Jul 2024
Aadhaar CardWoman found chained in Maharashtra forest with US passport copy
A 50-year-old woman, identified as Lalita Kayi, was found chained to a tree in a forest in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district.
26 Jul 2024
Uttar PradeshGoing to Uttarakhand? Keep garbage bags, bins in car
The government of Uttarakhand has mandated that all vehicles entering the state must carry garbage bags and dustbins.
11 Jul 2024
BMWLegal drinking age in India under spotlight after BMW hit-and-run
The main accused in the BMW hit-and-run case Mihir Shah (24) allegedly used a fake ID card showing his age as 27—above the legal drinking age of 25 in Maharashtra—to gain entry to a pub in Juhu, Mumbai, reports said on Thursday.
10 Jul 2024
Arvind KejriwalAAP leaders sought 'over and above' ₹100cr in kickbacks: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former deputy Manish Sisodia, and former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) media in-charge Vijay Nair of seeking funds "over and above" ₹100 crore for election campaigns in Goa and Punjab.
06 Jul 2024
KarnatakaIndia's rural businesses catching up as online usage surges
Informal firms in Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka are pioneering digital connectivity across India, as per a recent government survey.
03 Jul 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi court extends Kejriwal's custody in money laundering case
The Delhi Rouse Avenue Court has extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and co-accused Vinod Chauhan until July 12 in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy case.
29 Jun 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal sent to judicial custody for 14 days
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been remanded to judicial custody until July 12 by a Delhi court.
21 Jun 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi High Court stays CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday moved the Delhi High Court challenging regular bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.
20 Jun 2024
Arvind KejriwalExcise policy case: Court reserves order in Kejriwal's bail plea
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Thursday reserved its judgment on the bail application of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal—in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy.
06 Jun 2024
Arunachal PradeshIMD issues heavy rainfall warning for NE states, others
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several states over the next five days due to multiple cyclonic circulations and a Western Disturbance.
26 May 2024
BhopalMP: Serial killer who murdered security guards gets life sentence
Shiv Prakash Dhurve, the man accused of a series of murders in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a local sessions court.
17 May 2024
Divyenndu'Madgaon Express' now available on Amazon Prime Video
Kunal Kemmu's debut directorial, Madgaon Express, which hit the theaters in March this year, is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
18 Apr 2024
FoodStaple spices that make Goan vegetarian cuisine so flavorful
Goa, a coastal gem in India, is famed not just for its beaches but also for its unique vegetarian cuisine.
