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Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Goa Police to lead the country's fight against narcotics and become the top force in tackling drug abuse. He highlighted Goa's AI-powered cyber fraud helpline, faster emergency response, and strong implementation of new criminal justice codes

Population enumeration for Census 2027 will be conducted in Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and non-snow-bound Uttarakhand from December 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027. Self-enumeration will run from November 16 to 30, with a revisional round following the exercise

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin a three-day Goa visit on September 5. He will review state-related matters, address narcotics concerns, inaugurate BJP’s Atal Bhavan, meet the party’s core committee, chair the Western Zonal Council and attend Goa Police’s President’s Colours ceremony

An IndiGo flight from Goa to Delhi returned to Manohar International Airport after experiencing a technical issue shortly after take-off. The aircraft landed safely, with passengers disembarking without injuries. IndiGo arranged alternatives and said maintenance checks would precede its next operation

Mumbai police have registered an extortion case against two Goa residents and their associates for allegedly taking Rs 41 lakh and demanding Rs 6 crore from a real estate company representative to allow uninterrupted construction work on an ongoing Goa project

The Supreme Court has directed journalist Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks in a 2013 rape case after rejecting his plea for exemption. The court will hear his appeal against conviction and sentence on September 22, subject to surrender.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday condemned the alleged conduct of Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during Vande Mataram’s rendition at the party headquarters. Congress rejected the BJP’s accusation, saying Sonia Gandhi was seeking a chair for Kharge

The Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case, overturning his 2021 acquittal. The court found him guilty under rape and sexual harassment provisions, with sentencing to be pronounced separately

The Congress and Goa Forward Party have begun preliminary discussions on reviving their alliance for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. The Aam Aadmi Party has also expressed willingness to join hands with like-minded parties to challenge the ruling BJP.

The Goa government has declared 1.02 crore square metres of ecologically sensitive land as a No Development Zone to protect paddy fields, slopes and low-lying areas. The move aims to curb unregulated construction and preserve the state's ecological balance

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Bombay High Court order directing the removal of a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue from Mormugao Port Authority land in Goa. Petitioners withdrew their plea, with liberty to seek relief before the high court

Actress Sameera Reddy introduced her new adopted Indie dog, Maya, from a Goa shelter, sharing an emotional family moment on social media. The actress, now based in Goa, highlighted adoption awareness while celebrating love, gratitude and a fresh beginning with her pet

Nampally Police have stepped up efforts to trace two absconding suspects in the murder of Wakf Board panel lawyer Khaja Moizuddin. Investigators believe their arrest could reveal further details about the alleged conspiracy linked to longstanding disputes over Wakf properties.

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener, Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP of breaking parties even as 20 rebel TMC MPs in the Lok Sabha met Speaker Om Birla seeking a separate seating arrangement in the House. He also called the Cockroach Janta Party a "good party", when asked about the Abhijeet Dipke-founded CJP.

India will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa, highlighting strategies to accelerate wind energy growth. With installed capacity reaching 56.09 GW and ambitious targets of 100 GW by 2030, the event will focus on grid readiness, manufacturing, and exports

The Southwest Monsoon has temporarily stalled, delaying its advance across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Weather experts and climate researchers attribute the slowdown to dry air intrusion and El Nino conditions, raising concerns over rainfall availability for the Kharif agricultural season.

The Goa government will notify additional turtle nesting sites under the new Coastal Zone Management Plan and strengthen wildlife conservation efforts. Measures include involving students in turtle protection, expanding forest habitats, monitoring wildlife movement, regulating eco-tourism, and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts

A leopard cub was found dead in Bagatwada village in Goa’s North Goa district, prompting a government inquiry. The forest department has sent the carcass for autopsy, while officials investigate possible causes following previous wildlife deaths in the region

Goa forensic experts have rejected the forest department’s claim that a Home Guard jawan died in a bison attack, calling the conclusion unscientific and beyond their authority. They cited inconsistencies in injuries and evidence, while also flagging concerns over leaked post-mortem documents

Protests erupted across Goa over alleged derogatory remarks by activist Gautam Khattar against St Francis Xavier. Multiple complaints were filed, with opposition demanding arrests and action against a minister, as authorities stressed maintaining communal harmony amid escalating tensions