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Gadkari vows record action against contractors, officials over delays

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari aims to blacklist numerous contractors and suspend officials. He will personally inspect the delayed Mumbai-Goa Highway in October. Roadside amenities reflecting Goan culture will be developed along the highway. Alternative fuel facilities will also be added to petrol and diesel pumps. Gadkari stressed infrastructure's role in…

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Akasa Air, BPCL successfully operate commercial flight using 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Akasa Air and BPCL successfully operated a commercial flight using sustainable aviation fuel. This initiative builds on their July 2026 Memorandum of Understanding to explore decarbonisation. The flight provided valuable insights for future sustainable aviation fuel adoption. India aims for 5% SAF blending by 2030, supporting global emission reduction goals.…

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5 Drowning Signs That Look Nothing Like Struggling and Why Rescues Come Too Late

The Body Takes Over Before the Mind Can SignalFrancesco Pia, a water safety researcher, documented in 1974 what he called Instinctive Drowning Response, a physiological survival mechanism that kicks in the moment a person begins to lose buoyancy. The findings, later published in On Scene: The Journal of U.S. Coast…

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India's coastal security to see serious action in next two years: Amit Shah says MHA will move forward 'very seriously'

Amit Shah emphasised the need to strengthen coastal security over the next two years. He called on Western states to take the lead in implementing the new criminal laws and tackling drug-related issues. Shah also highlighted the economic importance of the Western region, describing it as India’s ‘WEST Engine’, while…

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Census move signals Feb-March timeline for 2027 assembly polls in five states

The Census exercise advancement in four states sets the election timeline for February-March. Manipur's assembly term ends first, followed by Goa, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. Uttar Pradesh's assembly term concludes later, allowing for early polls. The Election Commission will likely complete polls before Manipur's term expiry. The poll schedule for these…

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6 Vande Bharat Train Routes Worth Booking for Scenic Views and Not Just for the Speed

Howrah to New Jalpaiguri, Tea Gardens and the Teesta ValleyThe Vande Bharat on the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri corridor covers roughly 564 kilometres, and for most of the journey north of Malda, the train moves through a Bengal that most passengers never see from the road. Paddy fields give way to jute…

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Goa After Dark: 8 Things To Do For The Perfect Night Out

Goa is more than just its beautiful sandy beaches and relaxing afternoons. Once it turns dark, Goa transforms into a vibrant state of lively clubs, beachside bars, midnight food joints and roads that you would want to travel after dusk. If you are planning to spend the night dancing till…

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Census: Population enumeration in 4 poll-bound states from Dec 1, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027

Population enumeration for Census 2027 will occur in Goa and Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and parts of Uttarakhand will also participate in this exercise. Citizens can opt for self-enumeration before the main enumeration begins. This census aims to collect demographic and economic data from households. The exercise was postponed from 2021…

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How to cross roads in India? Goa woman takes on 5 Hyderabad crossings and jokes, ‘Let’s see if I survive’

A Hyderabad woman’s Instagram video showing her attempts to cross five busy roads has drawn attention to the challenges pedestrians can face when navigating traffic. Nandhini Saripalli documented the crossings while describing how she uses other pedestrians, hand gestures and available cover to move through traffic. The video also prompted…

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Taking Your Pet on an Indian Train or Flight: Crate Rules, Paperwork and Routes That Work

What the Airlines Actually AllowIndiGo does not allow pets in the cabin. Air India does, but only on select routes and only for cats and dogs under 7 kg combined weight with the carrier. Akasa Air permits in-cabin pets on domestic sectors with advance notice. Vistara, now merged into Air…

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Abhinandan Varthaman quits IAF: How FLY91 hired the fighter pilot who shot down Pakistan's F-16 with an older-gen fighter jet

Abhinandan varthaman retired: Former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a commercial pilot after leaving the Indian Air Force and obtaining the required NOC from the Defence Ministry. As per reports, he has obtained a NOC from the defence ministry…

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7 Affordable Festive Getaways in India for Budget Travel This Holiday Season

Pondicherry: French Quarters and Christmas Lights on a ShoestringPondicherry charges less than Goa for nearly the same coastline. During the Christmas and New Year stretch, the French Quarter strings up lights along Rue Suffren and Rue Dumas, the beachside promenade fills with families, and the Catholic churches, Basilica of the…

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What to Wear for a Monsoon Getaway in India: Clothing, Packing, and Fabric Tips

The Fabric Question Comes FirstCotton feels like the obvious answer for Indian heat, but in monsoon conditions it is the wrong one. Cotton absorbs moisture and holds it, a wet cotton kurta stays wet for hours, clings, and in hill stations like Coorg or Munnar, drops your body temperature fast…

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Goa tightens rules; private shacks in CRZ now need to register with tourism department

Goa's assembly passed a bill requiring private shacks in CRZ areas to register. This amendment aims to regulate unregistered establishments and ensure compliance with safety standards. The new law provides support for the state's Beach Shack Policy and its licensing. Approvals will be needed from authorities and local bodies for…

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Goa nightclub fire: Supreme Court dismisses pleas challenging HC order setting aside bail of accused

The Supreme Court dismissed pleas challenging a High Court order. Accused nightclub owners and a partner must surrender within two weeks. The High Court had previously set aside their bail. This case pertains to a devastating 2025 fire which claimed 25 lives.

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I live in India and these are the crowd-free alternative beach spots to Goa

From turtle-spotting to riding the surf, Poonam Binayak recommends the top places for a coastal getaway on the subcontinent

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India Mangrove Forests Beyond the Sundarbans: Gujarat, Odisha and Karnataka Coastal Ecosystems Worth Visiting

Gujarat: The Largest Mangrove Cover Outside the SundarbansGujarat holds roughly 1,140 square kilometres of mangrove forests along its coastline, the second-largest mangrove cover in India after West Bengal. The Gulf of Kutch, in particular, carries stands of Avicennia marina so dense that the canopy closes overhead at mid-tide. The Marine…

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India's Deep-Sea Exploration in the Indian Ocean Is Finding Species That Break Existing Taxonomy

The Ocean India Has Been IgnoringThe Indian Ocean covers roughly 70.56 million square kilometres and drops to nearly 8,047 metres at its deepest point, the Sunda Deep. Until the last decade, Indian deep-sea science was largely confined to the continental shelf, the shallower coastal fringe where fishing and resource surveys…

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5 Indian Destinations That Are Genuinely Accessible for Travellers With Mobility Challenges

Agra: The Taj Mahal's Accessibility Overhaul Is More Serious Than You ThinkThe Archaeological Survey of India installed paved pathways and ramps at the Taj Mahal complex after sustained pressure from disability rights groups, and the difference is measurable. Wheelchair users can now reach the main plinth via a dedicated ramp…

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Goa-born Canadian's photos reveal the full story after Trump’s eagle-goose post backfires

A White House photograph intended to show American dominance backfired online. The image depicted a bald eagle struggling against a Canada goose. This photo was previously used after the US hockey team defeated Canada. The US recently imposed significant tariffs on Canadian goods. Canada responded with retaliatory tariffs on American…

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Kundan Refinery Wins Two Awards at IGC Excellence Awards 2026, Marking a Decade of Continued Recognition

Kundan Refinery achieved a remarkable milestone by winning two IGC Excellence Awards during the 2025-26 period, celebrating ten consecutive years of being recognized in the industry. The awards were presented at the prestigious 23rd India Gold Conference in Goa. Known for its NABL accreditation and expertise in gold refining, Kundan…

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Goa cabinet clears anti-conversion bill, to be tabled in upcoming assembly session

Goa's cabinet has approved a bill against religious conversion, proposing stringent penalties. This bill will be tabled in the state assembly's upcoming monsoon session for consideration. Offenders may face up to life imprisonment and significant fines for unlawful conversions. Marriages conducted solely for religious conversion will be declared void under…

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Georgia and Armenia Budget Travel Guide for Indians: The Caucasus Circuit That Costs Less Than Europe

Why These Two Countries Keep Getting SkippedMost Indian travelers routing through the Middle East on a layover have flown within an hour of Tbilisi without knowing it. Georgia and Armenia don't appear on the standard shortlist, Bali, Europe, Thailand, Dubai, because no one in your extended family has been there…

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Rs 21 crore awarded to families of 2 HUL managers killed in 2018 Mumbai-Goa highway accident

A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded twenty-one crore rupees to two families. This compensation was for two Hindustan Unilever managers who died in a road accident. The tribunal reaffirmed that a widow's income does not affect her claim rights. The court rejected the insurer's arguments regarding negligence and employer payments.…

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Surrender in two weeks: Supreme Court dismisses Tarun Tejpal’s plea in sexual assault case

The Supreme Court has denied journalist Tarun Tejpal's request to be exempted from surrendering. Following his conviction, he is required to surrender within a two-week timeframe. The Bombay High Court has imposed a ten-year rigorous imprisonment sentence on him, reversing a prior trial court acquittal. Tejpal's appeal contesting the conviction…

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