Goa

'Even better than South India’: Goa CM says Portuguese rule cost state its temples

September 05, 2026 1:32 am

"The people of Goa know what the Inquisition is…people from other parts of the country do not know what it is,” CM said.

Rs 170 cheese garlic naan has echo in Goa assembly, lands cop in trouble

September 03, 2026 12:08 pm

Police say sub-inspector and his friend went to a restaurant and got into an argument with staff over “excessive” price of the bread.

Goa CM again: More than 90% crimes in the state committed by migrants

September 02, 2026 2:27 am

The remarks in the Assembly were made three years after similar comments had landed Pramod Sawant in a controversy

Facing pushback from within, Goa halts plan for anti-conversion bill

September 01, 2026 2:46 am

BJP MLA Michael Lobo says government acted in haste in having the bill approved by cabinet

The Daily Catch-Up: Gurgaon rain crisis, Bihar student protests, Supreme Court OBC row and more

August 25, 2026 9:02 pm

From a father's rain ordeal exposing Gurgaon's infrastructure collapse to major policy shifts around OBC reservation, NEET exams, and US visa rules—here is a breakdown of today's top stories in news, politics, and culture.

Bombay High Court grants passport relief to Uganda-born senior citizen living in Goa

August 25, 2026 3:20 pm

The man had earlier applied for an Indian passport but was denied the same on the ground that he failed to produce proof that either of his parents was born in Goa. Records, however, showed that his mother and grandparents were born in Goa before 1961.

330 victims, Rs 400 crore: Goa digital arrest leads ED to pan-India network of cyber fraudsters

August 25, 2026 8:54 am

Investigation revealed that the companies through which the proceeds were routed were incorporated in the names of persons of modest means, including employees, drivers and residents of single-room tenements, who were shown as directors

Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court against conviction in 2013 rape case

August 21, 2026 3:03 am

On August 6, the Bombay High Court in Goa had reversed Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal by a trial court and convicted him for aggravated rape and related offences.

Lower court order on Goa club fire did not reveal enormity of offence: Why Bombay HC cancelled bail

August 19, 2026 7:49 pm

The High Court Tuesday cancelled the bail granted to Gaurav Luthra, Saurabh Luthra and Ajay Gupta and directed the trio to surrender before the police within two weeks.

Bail cancelled for Luthra brothers, partner whose Goa club burned down, killing 25

August 18, 2026 10:20 pm

The fire at the nightclub on December 6 last year killed 25 people, including five tourists.

Offbeat things to do in Goa

January 27, 2026 9:58 am

These are some of the off beat things to do in Goa.

From asanas to Aperol: Inside Alaya F's wellness retreat in Goa

May 14, 2025 11:23 am

Inside Alaya F's Goa dump, where she blends yoga and healthy practices with relaxed moments like enjoying drinks, offering a glimpse into her balanced approach to well-being.

In pics: Artists showcased their works at 'Boundaries', an exhibition at Goa Open Arts Festival

May 05, 2022 11:55 am

A exhibition brought together the different forms of containment – from the human body to the family home, and the idea of a ‘community’

Sushmita Sen isn’t over brother Rajeev Sen's Goa wedding

June 19, 2019 10:08 am

Sushmita Sen's brother Rajeev Sen got married to TV actor Charu Asopa. The couple had a three-day destination wedding in Goa.

Sneak peak into the world’s first feni cellar, set to open in Goa this month

January 07, 2019 7:42 am

The world’s lone feni cellar will officially open to public this month in Goa.

TripAdvisor's top 10 Indian beaches for 2016

February 29, 2016 5:14 pm

Based on votes from millions of travellers nationwide and worldwide, here's a list of the Top 10 beaches in India that made it to Trip Advisor's list of Best Indian beaches for 2016.

PM Narendra Modi on board INS Vikramaditya

June 15, 2014 12:03 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated India's largest warship INS Vikramaditya to the nation.

Goa village wants to go dry

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Goa agriculture minister tells farmers say 'Om rom jum sah' for better output

June 22, 2020 6:24 pm

Goa agriculture minister Vijay Sardesai has told farmers to meditate for 20 minutes in their fields saying 'Om Rum Jum Sah' to improve their output. The minister insists that this is a scientific method.

Opinion | In Goa Coal Corridor, Tarpaulin-Covered Graveyards In The Wake Of A Toxic Train

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm

How Coal Is Choking Goa, Express Investigates

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm

Sadhvi Saraswati Addresses Media At India Hindu Conclave In Goa

June 22, 2020 7:00 pm

Goa Carnival attracts tourists in large number

February 08, 2016 10:43 am

Panji, Feb 08 (ANI): A colourful carnival drew hundreds of tourists in Panaji city. International and local artists mersmerised people with their performances and paraded on the streets. Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar said Goa has invited 12 artists from the U.K. and South Africa for the four-day long carnival. Colourful tableaus were paraded on the streets on the third day of the carnival, depicting the cultural heritage of Goa and the influence of Portuguese culture. Local and international tourists alike enjoyed the carnival, hoping to witness more in the coming days. The carnival, which will end on Tuesday, marks merriment and precedes the 40 days of Lent observed before Easter.

My relations with Lt Gen Jacob were friendly: Parrikar

January 14, 2016 10:52 am

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): After the demise of Lieutenant General (Retired) Jack Farj Rafael Jacob, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that he had very different and friendly relations with him. Appreciating Lt. Gen. Jacob he said that he was a straight forward man and his contributions played a very vital role in the development of the country. He further asserted that he developed good relations with him when he was governor of Goa. Lt. Gen. Jacob, 92, passed away on Wednesday morning following a 13-days illness. He played the key role in India's victory in the India-Pakistan war of 1971.

Sent MLAs to Brazil to promote football: Manohar Parrikar

June 13, 2014 1:00 pm

Goa CM says media has created a negative image about politics