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. Four injured in Porvorim bridge mishap during deck lifting operation
A bridge deck lifting mishap in Porvorim injured four as metal hooks failed, triggering falling debris. The incident spurred safety concerns and investigations into equipment malfunction and inadequate construction oversight.
Veteran musician Siddhanath Buyao delivers a heartfelt tribute at the Goa Cashew Festival, celebrating local culture, cashew heritage, and festive spirit through a spontaneous song inspired by urrack, feni, and tradition.
3. Taleigao 'A ticking time bomb '
Taleigao’s unchecked urbanization has led to water shortages, sewage contamination, power issues, and infrastructure gaps, sparking residents’ concerns over environmental damage and ineffective government oversight.
4. CM Pramod Sawant: Tourists visit Goa more for temples and culture as it becomes a yog bhoomi
Goa is redefining tourism, shifting from beaches to spirituality and culture, with rising visitors drawn to temples, yoga, and heritage, boosting arrivals by 10.5% in early 2025.
5. Drugs worth ₹16 lakh seized; 5 nabbed from Himachal and Karnataka
North District Police and Crime Branch arrested five in three raids, seizing drugs worth over ₹16 lakh, including MDMA, cocaine, and charas, reinforcing Goa’s crackdown on drug trafficking.
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra was arrested in Hisar for alleged spying, accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistan; her family denies charges, claiming her contacts were only with friends in Pakistan.
Asaduddin Owaisi urged Turkey to reconsider backing Pakistan, highlighting India’s 220 million Muslims and historic Indo-Turkish ties, while condemning Pakistan for promoting terrorism and misrepresenting Islam.
Pakistan appointed Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to lead a global peace mission, mirroring India’s diplomatic outreach led by Shashi Tharoor, amid rising Indo-Pak tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.
9. Did Congress sideline Shashi Tharoor over leading the Op Sindoor delegation? MP responds
Shashi Tharoor accepted leading a multi-party delegation, emphasizing national interest over politics. Unaware of Congress’s list, he stressed unity against terrorism while visiting the US, Panama, Guyana, Colombia, and Brazil.
10. Sunil Gavaskar questions lack of recognition for Shreyas Iyer in KKR’s IPL 2024 title win
Sunil Gavaskar criticized the lack of recognition for Shreyas Iyer’s leadership in KKR’s IPL 2024 win, praising his current acknowledgment at Punjab Kings under captaincy and performance.