Cm Manohar Parrikar

Understaffed and facing equipment shortage: Why PM Modi needs to rescue the Indian Navy

Amidst the publicity buzz that surrounds the achievements of the Indian Navy some unhappy developments are either brushed under the carpet or ignored. This is where the Modi government needs to get serious and address recurring concerns that plague the Service personnel and address serious deficiencies in the acquisition of equipment.

Geelani's passport request to be processed on merit: MHA

Amid a row over hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's plea for passport, the Union Home Ministry today said the request will be processed on

Parrikar demands state share in Centre's income tax earnings

The Goa government today suggested that a partial component of the income tax can be diverted towards the state which will promote generation of central taxes in its coffers.

AAP takes on Goa BJP over illegal mining issue

The Aam Aadmi Party in Goa has confronted the BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi ahead of their rally here January 12, saying the party should ponder over the state's key issues.

Goa CM Parrikar backs auctioning of natural resources

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar agrees "in-principle" with auctioning the state's mining resources but feels that proper systems needs to be in place to facilitate this. Parrikar was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a party function here.

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar praises Kejriwal

IIT alumnus Arvind Kejriwal has shown the right intent.

Goa will try reducing windfall profits by mine owners: Parrikar

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today said the mining industry would resume operations in this calendar year but the governments –- both State and Centre --- should work out modalities to reduce windfall profits earned by mine owners.