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Huge Boulder Crashes Into Vasco House; No Injuries, Congress Blames Govt for Ignoring Repeated Retaining Wall Demands

Goa, June 30 -- A massive boulder rolled down a hillside and crashed into a house belonging to Pramodini Naik at Voddant in Vasco on Tuesday, causing significant damage to the structure. Fortunately, ... Read More


Supreme Court orders status quo on ethanol allocation dispute, issues notice to Centre

Goa, June 30 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that the status quo be maintained in the ongoing dispute over ethanol allocation for the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, while hearing an appea... Read More


Pope Leo XIV Confers Pallium on Indian Archbishops Elias Frank and Antonysamy Savarimuthu at Vatican

Goa, June 30 -- Pope Leo XIV conferred the Pallium on Archbishop Elias Frank of Calcutta and Archbishop Antonysamy Savarimuthu of Madurai during the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul at St. Peter's B... Read More


India discovers 709 new animal species, adds 353 plant taxa in 2025

Goa, June 30 -- India's biodiversity has received a significant boost with the addition of 709 new animal species and 353 plant taxa to the country's official records in 2025, further cementing its po... Read More


Goa Court Acquits Yoga Instructor in Alleged Rape and Cheating Case After Complainant Fails to Testify

Goa, June 30 -- The Fast Track Special Court in Panjim has acquitted a 38-year-old yoga instructor, who was facing charges of alleged rape and cheating involving a foreign woman. The case stemmed fro... Read More


20-Year-Old Arrested in Sankhali Over Alleged Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old; POCSO, Goa Children's Act Charges Filed

Goa, June 30 -- A 20-year-old man, identified as a person of interest in the Parye-Sattari area, was arrested following allegations of sexual assault involving a 15-year-old girl from Sankhali. Local ... Read More


Babu Azgaonkar Meets Farmers in Dhargal, Highlights Development and Employment Agenda Ahead of Elections

Goa, June 30 -- Former Deputy Chief Minister Babu Azgaonkar interacted with farmers and residents at Mahakhajan in Dhargal, where he outlined his vision for development and employment while seeking pu... Read More


18 Arrested as Calangute Police Bust Illegal Online Cricket Betting Racket at Hotel

Calangute, June 30 -- In a major crackdown on illegal gambling activities, the Calangute Police arrested 18 persons after busting an online cricket betting racket operating from a hotel in Khobravaddo... Read More


Massive Fire Erupts at Haldia Petrochemicals Naphtha Pipeline in West Bengal, 15 Workers Injured

Goa, June 30 -- At least 15 people were injured after a major fire broke out in a naphtha-carrying pipeline at Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL) in West Bengal during the early hours of Tuesday. Th... Read More


Iran Denies Reports of Upcoming US Talks, Says Qatar Visit Not Linked to American Delegation

Tehran, June 30 -- Iran has dismissed reports suggesting that it is set to hold negotiations with the United States in the coming days, clarifying that no meetings with American officials have been sc... Read More