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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

  CJI Surya Kant urged compassionate legal action against drug abuse at Goa’s Legal Service campaign, highlighting law’s role in social change and youth rehabilitation 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously built pollution control vessel *Samudra Pratap* in Goa. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited, the ship strengthens marine pollution control, maritime security, search and rescue, and India’s self-reliance in shipbuilding

Sameera Reddy shared a video explaining how naturally grown bananas from her Goa backyard took a full week to ripen without pesticides. She highlighted food safety, taste differences, and the importance of understanding what goes into the food we eat.

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has converted a civil suit linked to the deadly Arpora nightclub fire into a PIL, seeking accountability and asking the state government to explain permissions granted to the establishment

Goa launched a crackdown on nightclubs ahead of Christmas and New Year after a deadly fire killed 25 people. Authorities inspected venues across North Goa, sealing establishments violating safety and licensing norms to prevent further tragedies

Goa Police has requested a CBI-issued Interpol Blue Notice to trace nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who allegedly fled to Thailand after a fire at their Arpora nightclub killed 25 people. Coordination with Interpol is ongoing 

Relatives of the 25 victims of the Goa nightclub fire, including workers from Jharkhand and tourists, anxiously gathered outside GMCH morgue. Authorities are identifying the deceased and completing postmortem procedures before releasing bodies to their families

Two tourists from Goa were killed when their speeding car collided head-on with a mini truck near Lion’s Point in Lonavala early Saturday. The victims were part of a 14-member group on a picnic. The truck driver was injured and hospitalised

RSB Hyderabad named its squad led by Mohammad Moazzam for the All India Civil Services football tournament in Goa. Former India forward Md Rahmatullah passed away in Los Angeles. TFA also announced a meeting for C-Division League managers on December 6

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi advanced to the FIDE World Cup quarterfinals with a stunning win over Levon Aronian in Panaji. His knight sacrifice sealed victory, while P. Harikrishna awaits a tiebreaker and other matches head to shorter formats

GM Karthik Venkataraman outperformed GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac in the FIDE World Cup 2025 tiebreaker, securing a spot in the fourth round. However, Vidit Gujrathi and Narayanan SL were eliminated after tough losses in their respective tiebreaker games

GM R Praggnanandhaa advances to the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025, defeating GM Hovhannisyan. Meanwhile, World Champion Gukesh D is knocked out after a loss to Frederik Svane. Three more Indians will play tiebreaks