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.
False Ceiling Collapse at Goa’s Kala Academy Sparks Safety Concerns
A section of the false ceiling collapsed in Kala Academy’s Western Music classroom on July 26, 2025, sparking safety concerns. No injuries were reported. Classes have shifted temporarily, and structural inspections are underway. The iconic cultural venue has faced recurring infrastructure issues since renovations began in 2021, prompting renewed scrutiny.
After Vasco Horror, Goa Sees 7 More Schoolgirl Assault Cases—CM Reveals in House
Over the past five years, Goa has recorded seven cases of sexual assault involving girl students in schools, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the Assembly. The incidents occurred in 2021, 2023, and 2024. The data follows the 2013 Vasco case, prompting enhanced child safety measures in schools statewide.
Vendors continue to operate from unsafe Ponda market building
Despite structural warnings, around 70 vendors remain on the unsafe first floor of Ponda’s old fish market. Though eviction notices were issued and a relocation site assigned, vendors have delayed the move until after Ganesh Chaturthi. Residents now demand urgent action, citing serious safety concerns over the continued occupancy.
In “Subjudice Skies,” Vishal Pai Cacode uses aviation satire to expose selective accountability in governance. Through the metaphor of a pilot denied answers amid restricted airspace, he critiques legal evasiveness and unequal rule enforcement. The allegorical Flight-8 cruises unchecked, highlighting silence and bias when true accountability is demanded.
Daylight attack on goldsmith sparks concern over missing CCTV cameras in Margao
A goldsmith's daylight robbery in Borda, Fatorda has sparked outrage over Margao’s defunct CCTV network. With no surveillance footage, police face hurdles tracing the culprits. Citizens blame civic neglect, as cameras remain missing or broken. MMC promises a phased CCTV upgrade, but safety concerns remain high across the city.
After Collapse at Home Guard Exam, Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped in Bihar Ambulance
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving ambulance in Bihar after fainting during a Home Guard physical test on July 24. Two suspects, including the ambulance driver, were arrested. The case has sparked outrage and calls for swift justice and law enforcement reforms
Frequent Parliament Disruptions Hurt Opposition More Than Govt: Kiren Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju stated that frequent disruptions in Parliament hurt the opposition more than the government, as the ruling party manages its agenda effectively despite disorder. He emphasized the need for the opposition to present constructive alternatives rather than only stalls and protests
India Issues Travel Advisory: Avoid These 7 Places in Thailand, Says MEA
India issued a travel advisory to its citizens amid escalating clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border, advising avoiding seven provinces: Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Sisaket, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat. The advisory warns about ongoing violence including artillery shelling and airstrikes, causing casualties and displacement.
India Extends INR 4,850 Crore Credit to Maldives as Modi, Muizzu Rebuild Relations
India extended INR 4,850 crore in credit assistance to Maldives as PM Modi and President Muizzu work on rebuilding bilateral relations, focusing on economic development and strategic partnership in the region
Centre Tells SC: Age of Consent Must Remain 18 to Protect Minors, Uphold Child Safety Laws
The Centre told the Supreme Court that the age of consent must remain 18 to protect minors and uphold child safety laws. The government stressed the importance of stringent measures against child exploitation and maintaining the current legal age limit