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Manohar Parrikar passes away: Goa CM wore his heart on his sleeve, was known for being meticulous yet colourful

Parrikar wielded the trappings of power and paraphernalia in a manner that was as casual and carefree as his unruly, almost carelessly combed mop of hair.

BJP's ally Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party to contest for all three seats in Goa Assembly bypolls

The MGP is a coalition partner in the Manohar Parrikar-led government along with the Goa Forward Party (GFP) and Independents. The by-elections to Shiroda and Mandrem were necessitated after the sitting Congress MLAs resigned from the Assembly and party and joined the BJP.

Goa political crisis: Ailing BJP legislator Francis D'souza to resign from core committee; ex-MLA was dismissed by Manohar Parrikar

Ailing Goa BJP legislator Francis D'Souza, who was recently dropped from the Manohar Parrikar-led Cabinet, said on Thursday that he would resign from the state party's core committee once he returns from the US.

Arvind Kejriwal's bribery remark: Returning officer files petition in Goa court, seeks police probe against Delhi CM

returning officer on Friday prayed to a court here to order a police probe on his complaint against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over one of his statements

Bombay High Court reserves order in Tarun Tejpal's petition seeking quashing of rape charges

The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Tuesday reserved its order on a petition by former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, seeking quashing of rape and other charges against him.

Goa Election 2017: The only ripple of enthusiasm in the lacklustre polls favours AAP

There is an undercurrent of support for AAP in Goa — albeit a mild one. As with any undercurrent, it’s tough to make out from the surface how strong it is but, to all appearances, it is not nearly as strong as the wave of support that swept the new party to victory in Delhi a couple of years ago.

Goa election 2017: Rahul Gandhi to address poll rallies in state on Monday

With campaigning reaching fever pitch in Goa, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, will address public meetings in the poll-bound state on Monday

Monika Ghurde murder case: Accused confesses to sexual abuse before strangulation

The man held for the murder of perfumer Monika Ghurde spent two nights on the terrace of her building, monitoring movements and sexually abused her before strangulating her, police said on Tuesday, as chilling details emerged about the sensational case.

Anna Hazare's concerns are genuine but AAP takes quick and strong action: Manish Sisodia

Stating that the concerns raised by social activist Anna Hazare were "genuine", Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Tuesday claimed that the party took "quick and strong" action against anything found "wrong" in the organisation.

Premier Futsal: Kolkata 5s into the semis after 1-1 draw with Bengaluru 5s

In a match with some twists and an orange card flashed, two strong sides Bengaluru 5s and Kolkata 5s settled for a 1-1 draw in a keenly contested game on the second day of the Goa leg of the Premier Futsal