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. CM Intervenes, Cancels GMCH CMO’s Suspension Ordered by Health Minister
A controversy erupted in Goa after Health Minister Vishwajit Rane suspended GMC’s CMO Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar over a patient complaint. The suspension sparked backlash from the medical community and public. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant later revoked the suspension, emphasizing support for healthcare workers amid a continuing inquiry.
2. Margao Markets Drowning in Plastic Waste Despite Government Ban
Despite government efforts to ban single-use plastic, Margao’s markets remain flooded with plastic waste, exposing enforcement gaps. Overflowing bins and littered streets have alarmed environmentalists and residents. Activists demand stricter enforcement, fines, clean-up drives, and ongoing awareness campaigns to tackle plastic pollution in this busy South Goa hub.
3. Morjim’s Olive Ridley Hatchery Sees Worrying Decline in Hatching Success
Low hatching rates at Morjim’s Olive Ridley turtle hatchery raise concerns over human interference, poor hatchery conditions, and egg theft, prompting calls for stricter protection and monitoring efforts.
4. Vorcotto Minor Crash Sparks Calls for Urgent Road Safety Measures
A minor car-bike accident in Vorcotto, Sanguem, highlights growing road safety concerns. Locals urge authorities to install speed breakers, improve signage, and increase police monitoring to reduce accidents. They call for a safety audit and swift action to prevent more serious incidents in the area.
5. In Google maps We Trust? GPS Leads Car Into Church Compound, Down the Steps in Canacona
A Telangana car, misled by Google Maps, ended up stuck on church steps in Chaudi-Canacona. Locals helped the driver back on track, highlighting risks of over-reliance on GPS navigation.
6. Will DIGIPIN Change the Way India Navigates Addresses? Everything You Need to Know
DIGIPIN, developed by India Post with IIT Hyderabad and ISRO, assigns unique 10-character codes to precise 4x4 meter locations nationwide. Enhancing delivery, emergency response, and address accuracy, it complements traditional PIN codes. Users can generate their DIGIPIN via the official portal using a GNSS-enabled device.
7. Curfews, Internet Ban as Imphal Valley Boils Over Meitei Leader’s Arrest
Protests erupted in Manipur’s Imphal Valley after Meitei leader Kanan Singh’s arrest over 2023 violence. Authorities imposed curfews, restricted gatherings, and suspended internet in five districts. Demonstrations turned violent, with clashes and threats of self-immolation. The Arambai Tenggol group called for a 10-day shutdown amid heavy security.
8. India’s Extreme Poverty Falls to 5.3%, Thanks to Food Subsidies: World Bank
India has drastically reduced extreme poverty from 16.2% in 2011–12 to 2.3% in 2022–23, lifting 171 million people out of poverty. Despite regional disparities and global risks, government schemes and narrowing rural-urban gaps have driven progress, with poverty rates remaining low even under the revised $3/day threshold.
9. Vande Bharat Train Begins Katra–Srinagar Service, Reduces Journey to 3 Hours
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar, providing high-speed rail connectivity to Kashmir. Covering 272 km with engineering marvels like the Chenab bridge, the train reduces travel time to three hours, operating six days a week with fares from ₹715 to ₹1,320.
10. India Touches Down in England Minus Kohli, Rohit: ‘Time to Embrace the Future’
India’s Test team tours England sans Kohli and Sharma for the first time in over a decade. Shubman Gill leads as captain, with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain. The youthful squad begins the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle, aiming to prove their mettle across five challenging matches.