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Goa elections: Four corner contest, three corners weak, says Parrikar after casting vote
February 4, 2017 11:03 IST
"I lost 4 kg because I miss Goan food in Delhi. Aapko jo matlab nikalna hai nikaldo," Manohar Parrikar said.
Goa polls: Voting for 40 seats begins in the stateSubscriber Only
February 4, 2017 07:37 IST
Over 8,000 additional paramilitary personnel, in addition to the state police, have been despatched to the 1,642 polling stations across the state.
As Goa votes today, teddies for first-time female voters in model boothsSubscriber Only
February 4, 2017 12:41 IST
One booth in every constituency, attended by women staffers, has been marked as “model booth” and it will hand out a pink teddy bear to every first-time female voter who votes there.
Parrikar seeks more time to respond to EC notice on reported bribery remarks in Goa
February 3, 2017 19:52 IST
Reminding the former Goa Chief Minister of the provisions of the Model Code for elections, EC had said his remarks amounted to “abetting and promoting electoral offence of bribery”.
Goa polls: From scams to new alliances, a roundup of the election campaign
February 3, 2017 19:43 IST
As Goa gears up to vote on Saturday for the next state government, here’s presenting ten stories that give an insight as to how the Goa Assembly election campaign shaped up.
New alliances, rebels and AAP throw Goa contest wide openSubscriber Only
February 4, 2017 10:05 IST
In a state familiar with hung assemblies and President’s rule, Saturday's assembly election looks close to call with traditional allies now split, and new players on the field.
Scams to vikas to fish: Goans have to choose their final 40 on Feb 4Subscriber Only
February 3, 2017 12:53 IST
With traditional allies splitting to present a different scenario this time, the state’s 11,10,884 voters will pick the final 40 from the 251 candidates in the fray.
Goa elections: A day with AAP’s Elvis Gomes, the man who wants to clean up GoaSubscriber Only
February 3, 2017 11:21 IST
Goa elections: AAP's chief ministerial candidate Elvis Gomes has bureaucratic experience on his side. But will he win the people of Cuncolim and enter Goa's Assembly? We spend a day with him during his election campaign.
Goa polls: Parrikar has cornered RSS leadership, said Subhash Velingkar
February 3, 2017 12:58 IST
The RSS rebel has been fighting for the cause of introduction of Marathi and Konkani as medium of instruction in schools and against the continuation of grants to English medium schools.
Need Manohar Parrikar in Delhi but can consider: Amit ShahSubscriber Only
February 2, 2017 01:42 IST
So far, the entire BJP campaign had sought to project Parrikar as someone who would oversee functioning of the Goa government.
In Delhi I am defence minister, in Goa I am leader of the state: Manohar ParrikarSubscriber Only
February 2, 2017 01:35 IST
Amid speculation whether a BJP victory might bring the former chief minister back to Goa, the defence minister has missed Delhi events.
Amit Shah attacks Cong, says Rahul Gandhi wearing Italian glasses
February 3, 2017 13:00 IST
The BJP chief said the borders remained unsafe under the erstwhile "Sonia-Manmohan government" rule.
Campaigning for Goa Assembly polls to end tomorrow
February 3, 2017 13:00 IST
Campaigning ends 48 hours before the beginning of the polling process.
AAP claims edge in Goa
February 3, 2017 13:00 IST
AAP's latest statement came a day before campaigning draws to a close in the coastal state which is witnessing a multi-cornered contest.
EC notice to Parrikar over take money, vote for BJP remarks
February 3, 2017 12:59 IST
EC has asked Parrikar to file his reply by Friday afternoon failing which it said it will "take a decision without further reference to you".
BJP running government on whims, without taking to NDA partners: Uddhav Thackeray
February 3, 2017 12:59 IST
Sena spokesman Sanjay Raut, who was also present with Uddhav Thackeray, accused BJP of going back on its promises, including the Ram temple, despite getting majority in Lok Sabha.
EC issues show cause notice to Manohar Parrikar for his bribery remarks
February 1, 2017 19:42 IST
Parrikar on Tuesday responded to a complaint filed against him for violating the model code of conduct when he said “let Election Commission investigate complaints”.
BJP firm on shifting off-shore casinos out of Mandovi river: Manohar Parrikar
January 31, 2017 16:23 IST
Elections to the 40-member Goa Assembly will be held on February 4.
We won’t give Goa a dictator: Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only
January 31, 2017 07:12 IST
While Rahul took a dig at the BJP’s style of functioning, and “lies” woven by Prime Minister Modi, not once was AAP mentioned.
Goa Church finds state government ‘unconcerned’ about the poorSubscriber Only
January 31, 2017 04:04 IST
A recent pastoral letter, read out in all churches under the archdiocese, criticised demonetisation and also red-flagged the destruction of Goa’s natural resources.
Anger, youth and mann ki baat: What Rahul Gandhi said in GoaSubscriber Only
January 30, 2017 23:00 IST
Rahul spoke of how, earlier in the day, he had to attend a court hearing in Bhiwandi, where he is facing a defamation case.
RSS, BJP leaders always angry as their thinking differs from people: Rahul Gandhi
January 30, 2017 21:28 IST
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said their leaders "always look angry" as their thinking doesn't match with the world and invoked his sister Priyanka Vadra to target the saffron entities.
Plaint filed against Manohar Parrikar with Goa CEO for ‘bribery’ remarks
January 30, 2017 21:22 IST
In its complaint, the Goa Forward Party attached a statement purportedly made by Parrikar during a corner meeting of BJP in Chimble village.
Congress won’t place a dictator or remote-controlled government in Goa: Rahul Gandhi
January 30, 2017 21:04 IST
Gandhi said Congress is not going to compromise on the issue of corruption.
PM Modi must listen to others’ ‘mann ki baat’, says Rahul Gandhi in Goa
January 31, 2017 11:54 IST
In his speech he took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of lying about the development in Goa.
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