Panaji, February 23 Hundreds of people protested on Monday in front of the private residence of Goa Minister Vishwajit Rane, demanding the repeal of a section of the Town and Country Planning Act that allows the conversion of non-settlement zones into settlement zones, thereby facilitating...
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Bengaluru, February 22 Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court challenging the First Information Report (FIR) and the quashing of a criminal case registered against him over alleged disrespect towards a 'deity' while imitating the film 'Kantara Chapter-1'...
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Bengaluru, February 22 Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has moved the Karnataka High Court challenging the FIR and the quashing of a criminal case registered against him over alleged disrespect towards a 'deity' while imitating the film 'Kantara Chapter-1'.The controversy revolves around remarks...
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Mumbai, February 23 – Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt recently met with the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath. On Monday, the actor posted a picture of his meeting with the CM on his Instagram.In the picture, the two are seen shaking hands. The actor wrote in the caption, “It was a...
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New Delhi, February 23 The BCCI appointed Niraj Odedra as the head coach of the West Zone in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday, following his success with the Saurashtra team across all formats.Odedra, a former first-class cricketer, was part of the support staff when Saurashtra won...
Panaji, February 23 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the World Ocean Science Congress (WOSC) 2026 on Monday, emphasizing the need to strengthen research and innovation to ensure climate resilience and a sustainable blue economy.The three-day event, themed "Ocean Health &...
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Panaji, February 23 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reviewed 131 proposals for projects under the state government's rural development scheme on Monday, and announced increased funding for it.Sawant chaired a meeting to review proposals under the Goa Gram Samruddhi Yojana (GGSY) of the...
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New Delhi, February 23 Snakes, including king cobras, may be unintentionally expanding their habitats in Goa, with trains acting not only as corridors for active movement but also as high-speed conduits, according to a study.Recent media reports have highlighted incidents of snakes on India's...
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New Delhi, February 22 Four Indian athletes have received reduced bans from the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after admitting their offense and accepting the sanction.Himanshu Rathi, Basanti Kumari, and Shashi Bhushan Singh were given three-year bans – a reduction of one year – after...
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Panaji, February 22 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday praised the 131st episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' programme for highlighting India's growing leadership in technology, agriculture, and cultural heritage.The Prime Minister's reference to India's expanding...
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New Delhi, February 22 Voter base in nine states and Union territories has shrunk by more than 1.70 crore following the publication of final electoral rolls as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), according to official data.The data shared by the chief electoral officers of...
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New Delhi, February 21 The voter base in nine states and Union territories has decreased by more than 1.70 crore following the publication of the final electoral rolls as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), according to official data released on Saturday.Data shared by the...
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Panaji, February 21 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Saturday that the "historic" adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact reflects India's growing stature in shaping the global discourse on emerging technologies.He said a global consensus indicates a shared commitment to...
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Panaji, February 21 Police allegedly forcibly removed Revolutionary Goans Party MLA Viresh Borkar from the Town and Country Planning (TCP) office here along with several others on Saturday morning after they had been protesting overnight against the conversion of village land into a settlement...
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Panaji, February 21 – The Election Commission released the final electoral roll for Goa on Saturday, confirming a total of 10,57,566 eligible voters across the state after a special intensive revision of the rolls.The updated list follows a rigorous verification process aimed at streamlining...
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Panaji, February 21 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday criticised the Congress and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the Youth Congress protest at the AI Summit in Delhi, saying such actions amount to "political recklessness" and tarnish the country's image.A group of Indian...
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Mumbai, February 21 – As they celebrate two years of marital bliss on Saturday, actress Rakul Preet Singh shared a heartfelt message for her husband, Jackky Bhagnani, saying that he is everything she ever dreamed of and more.Rakul posted a video montage on Instagram, showcasing moments from...
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New Delhi, February 21 Actor Jackky Bhagnani posted a heartfelt message on social media on Saturday as he celebrated his second wedding anniversary to Rakul Preet Singh, thanking her for her constant support.Bhagnani shared a video on his Instagram account, featuring glimpses of their wedding...
Mumbai, February 21 – Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani shared an emotional note for his wife, actress Rakul Preet Singh, as the couple celebrated their second anniversary.Jackky posted a video on Instagram, featuring special moments from their wedding, holidays, and time spent together...
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New Delhi, February 19 – The India U17 men's football team, which is preparing for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia, will play two friendly matches against Myanmar in Yangon on March 3 and 5, 2026.The "Blue Colts" have already played four international friendly games this year – two...
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