The Latest Breaking News from Goa

At Shivamogga Airport, a Bengaluru-bound flight with 50 passengers was cancelled due to a technical snag. Passengers were refunded or opted for tickets on future dates. The airport was inaugurated by PM Modi in Feb. and flight operations began in Aug. New routes to Hyderabad, Goa and Tirupathi will start…

Team of doctors from Hyderabad flew to Goa in air ambulance to rescue 18-month-old child battling severe pneumonia. Within 24 hrs, child was transported back to Hyderabad for medical treatment. ECMO support was provided during flight. First-of-its-kind medical feat in India, child now making progress & will be discharged soon.

Lok Sabha MP B.Y. Raghavendra said Shivamogga Airport's licence expires Nov 28 & steps taken to renew. A meeting held in Bengaluru to speed up process. Night landing facilities to be completed in 2 months & new routes to Tirupati, Goa & Hyderabad to be operational by Nov 22. Consultations…

Nathan Mendes, Goa's 22-yr-old rapper, singer-songwriter, audio engineer, is pushing boundaries and adapting to multi-genre music. His debut album Message from the Moon, 13-track album, showcases his vocal range. He's the first and youngest artiste from Goa to be signed by Divine's Gully Gang Records and nominated for MTV European…

Bhavani Devi, who was the biggest star to be in action on the day the Games were officially declared open by the Prime Minister, defeated Kerala’s S Soumiya 15-5 in the final to win back to back National Games gold medals. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of…

“Two Rugby players and a weightlifter have been hospitalised after suffering injuries during sports events as part of the National Games in Goa,” a health official said on October 26. State Sports Minister Govind Gaude on October 26 paid a visit to the three players, interacted with them and assured…

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The parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin were raised in Chicago. Of the 12 U.S. citizens seized by Hamas, five have Illinois connections — more than previously known.

Kochia team from Ernakulam Town South police to visit Goa to collect evidence in connection with alleged murder of man from Kochi. DNA profiling done by local police, awaiting report from Thiruvananthapuram forensic lab. Five-member gang suspected to be involved in murder, last member nabbed from Palakkad. Dispute over drugs…

Since 2017, a bevy of home-grown brands in India brought their unique interpretation to gin, infusing it with a bouquet of Indian botanicals. Just as the market was beginning to get crowded, a wave of new gin brands have arisen, all crafting a narrative that seeks a return to the…

Writers’ retreats are on the rise in India — with big-name mentors, masterclasses on the beach, and yoga and heritage walks to spur the imagination. But is there value beyond networking and bragging rights?