The Goa government has introduced a bill to raise the minimum age for Class 1 admission to six years, aligning state education law with NEP 2020, while offering a one-time relaxation for the 2025–26 academic year.
Goa authorities have launched an intensive inspection drive on nightclubs ahead of Christmas and New Year after a deadly fire killed 25. Two clubs have been sealed, and NOCs revoked as safety norms and structural violations come under scrutiny.
The Congress has demanded a full investigation into the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25, including tourists and staff. Rahul Gandhi called it a criminal failure of governance, while leaders urged strict enforcement of fire safety norms and accountability
