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.
To mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse, Goa Police launched awareness drives highlighting addiction’s devastating impact. IGP Keshav Ram Chaurasia emphasized its toll on families and communities, linking it to rising crime. Citizens were urged to stay vigilant, support rehabilitation, and treat drug abuse as a shared social responsibility.
Seraulim residents are alarmed by an illegal fish market using sewage-contaminated water and chemicals to sell spoiled fish. Despite complaints, authorities have taken little action. Locals demand immediate closure, stricter enforcement, and health monitoring to curb threats to public health, environmental safety, and farmers' livelihoods from this hazardous practice.
An overflowing sewage chamber near South Goa District Hospital has flooded nearby fields, damaging crops and raising health concerns. Locals report foul odors, infection risks, and mosquito breeding. Despite complaints, authorities haven’t acted. Residents demand urgent sewage repairs and sanitation to protect public health, patients, and farmers’ livelihoods.
In a major security breach, Goa Police arrested three men and detained a minor for smuggling ganja into Colvale Central Jail. Seven packets worth ₹1.4 lakh were thrown over the jail wall. Authorities acted swiftly, raising concerns over drug trafficking even in high-security zones and prompting calls for stricter enforcement.
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To boost road safety in Mapusa, two convex mirrors were installed at key spots, donated by local trusts. Inaugurated by the MLA with civic leaders present, the initiative aims to prevent accidents by improving visibility. The event highlighted the power of community participation in enhancing public safety and infrastructure.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian aboard the ISS, marking a historic leap for India’s space ambitions. Part of Axiom Mission 4, Shukla expressed pride and excitement for upcoming experiments. His journey reflects India’s growing role in global space exploration and scientific collaboration on the international stage.
AAIB has begun analyzing black box data from Air India Flight AI171, which crashed after takeoff on June 12, killing 260. Both CVR and FDR were recovered and decoded in Delhi. A multidisciplinary team is investigating the tragedy to enhance aviation safety and prevent future incidents, following international protocols.
Zohran Mamdani’s upset win in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary sparked outrage from Donald Trump, who called him a “100% Communist Lunatic.” Backed by progressives, Mamdani’s historic candidacy reflects a leftward shift in city politics, igniting national debate ahead of a high-stakes general election in November.
Vishal Yadav, a civilian clerk at Navy HQ, was arrested for leaking classified information to Pakistan’s ISI. Trapped via a honeytrap and driven by gambling debts, Yadav shared documents related to Operation Sindoor. The espionage was uncovered after months of surveillance and forensic analysis by Rajasthan’s CID Intelligence Unit.