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.
1. Cyclone alert! Mormugao Port shuts down operations, implements monsoon safety protocols
Mormugao Port Authority suspends operations after IMD’s cyclone alert. Strict monsoon protocols enforced as heavy rain and strong winds loom. Stakeholders urged to follow safety guidelines until conditions improve.
2.Majority of Goa government websites lack basic cybersecurity measures
Over 70% of Goa government websites lack basic cybersecurity, exposing critical data. Experts urge immediate action as recent hacks highlight glaring vulnerabilities and delayed audits across key departments.
3. ₹1 crore worth of fibre cables damaged as fire hits Ethernet Express stockyard in Porvorim
A fire near KTC depot gutted ₹1 crore worth of fibre cables and damaged two tempos. Ethernet Express suspects arson. Firefighters battled flames for 90 minutes; police investigation is ongoing.
4. Goa Activist Demands Transparency on Rawanfond-Power House Road Closure Over Landslide Threat
Prabhav Naik questions Rawanfond road closure over landslide fears, urging transparency, expert inspection, and public updates. He stresses coordination, clear communication, and accountability to protect Madganvkars and restore trust.
Flooded rice fields in Bansai, Curchorem, leave farmers devastated after heavy rain and unannounced Nanda Lake gate opening. Crops destroyed, losses exceed ₹1 lakh. Farmers demand compensation, accountability, and better planning.
6. India's global anti-terror outreach begins — see why 33 nations were selected for delegation visits
India launches global anti-terror diplomatic mission post-Pahalgam attack, sending seven delegations to 33 key nations. Aim: expose Pakistan’s terror links, present evidence, and build global consensus for coordinated international action.
7. "Get me married": Leaked chat reveals spy YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra’s odd request to ISI handler
Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra arrested for alleged spying after WhatsApp chats with Pakistani ISI agent surface. Authorities link her to espionage, suspicious funds, and coded messages amid rising Indo-Pak tensions.
8. Khuzdar Tragedy: Car Bomb Hits Army Public School Bus; 4 Children Killed, 38 Injured
A suicide bombing in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district killed four children and injured 38. The school bus attack, likely by separatist militants, underscores persistent insurgent violence in the volatile region.
Kris Srikkanth has called for MS Dhoni’s retirement after Chennai Super Kings’ poor IPL 2025 run, citing his declining form, slow reflexes, and inability to perform as a finisher.
10. Top Maoist commander Basava Raju killed in major Chhattisgarh encounter; 26 rebels also gunned down
Top Maoist leader Basava Raju was killed in a major Chhattisgarh encounter, marking a historic blow to CPI (Maoist) as security forces intensified anti-Naxal operations in Abujhmad forests.