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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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ED arrests 2 in Rs 30,000 crore pan-India cyber fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate has made two arrests in Mumbai related to a vast cyber fraud operation, part of a money laundering investigation involving a staggering Rs 30,000 crore. The crackdown was prompted by a case in Goa, where a woman fell prey to digital arrest scams, losing Rs 2.60 crore.

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Arjun Rampal marries Gabriella Demetriades in Goa: Who is his wife, how they met, their love story and children

Bollywood star Arjun Rampal and model-entrepreneur Gabriella Demetriades have officially tied the knot in Goa, completing the legal registration at the Sub-Registrar’s office in Mapusa. They were granted special permission to expedite the process, bypassing the usual waiting period. Together since 2018, the couple shares two sons, marking a new…

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Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court against his conviction in sexual assault case

Tejpal was convicted of raping a junior colleague inside a hotel elevator in 2013 during an event organised by the Tehelka magazine in Goa. The 62-year-old had claimed that he was a political victim.

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The Class and Status Signals Hidden Inside Every Indian Dating App Profile Nobody Discusses

The college name is never just a college nameYou put IIT or SRCC or Symbiosis in your bio and told yourself it was for context. It wasn't. You knew, the way everyone knows without saying it, that certain institution names function as shorthand for a family's income bracket, their English…

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Why Konkan Village Homestays Are the Slow Travel Experience the Mumbai-Goa Highway Never Gives You

The Highway Promises Arrival. The Village Delivers Something Else.You have driven it, or you know someone who has. The Mumbai-Goa highway, NH 66 threading through coastal Maharashtra, is a corridor of arrival anxiety. The clock runs. The kilometres count down. Somewhere past Chiplun you stop for chai and a vada…

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Bombay HC cancels bail granted to owners of Goa nightclub where 25 people had died in fire

The Bombay High Court cancelled bail for nightclub owners in Goa. This decision relates to a devastating fire that claimed twenty-five lives last December. The owners and a business partner must now surrender within two weeks. They can seek fresh bail from the trial court during this period. The court…

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Land, jobs, tribal quota: The issues forming Goa 2027, and why BJP still starts ahead

As Goa’s coastal landscape settles into a late-onset monsoon and tourist footfall begins to taper, political activity is set to intensify. Leaders of top parties are expected to land in the state for regional events, organisational meetings and, crucially, to assess the ground situation ahead of the Goa assembly elections,…

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"When I became MLA, Amit Shah was not even born yet....don't teach us patriotism": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at a public rally in South Goa, mocking Union Home Minister Amit Shah's age, questioning the BJP-RSS contribution to India's freedom struggle, and accusing the state's ruling party of "kidnapping" MLAs…

The Economic Times

Divar Island, Goa: The Ferry Ride That Takes You to a Village Tourism Left Alone

The crossing itself is the first thingThe ferry from Old Goa takes four minutes. Four minutes across the Mandovi river, and the noise of the highway simply stops. There are no ticket counters. You drive or walk on, the flat-bottomed boat moves, and by the time you step off on…

Times Life

Monsoon no longer an off-season for Goa as tourist footfall rises

Goa welcomed over 61 lakh visitors from January to July this year. July alone showed a notable year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals. The state is actively diversifying its tourism offerings beyond beaches. Efforts focus on wellness, heritage, and MICE tourism for year-round appeal. Enhanced international connectivity and new markets are…

The Economic Times

Diu Is the Portuguese-Era Island Off Gujarat Where Colonial History Never Quite Left

The churches are still standingThe first thing that stops you in Diu is a church. Not a temple, not a mosque, a church built in 1601 by the Jesuits, its limestone facade holding the particular grey of old Portuguese stonework, its nave cool and echoey in a way that feels…

Times Life

Fish Intelligence and Pain Research Is Quietly Rewriting the Ethics of What We Eat

Fish Are Not What We AssumedThe tusk fish picks up a clam, swims to a rock, and smashes it open, repeatedly, deliberately, with the same stone it has used before. This is tool use. It was filmed in the wild, published in the journal Coral Reefs in 2011, and it…

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Goa sees surge in monsoon travel searches as Indians embrace ‘micro-cations’

Goa sees a surge in monsoon travel and short "micro-cation" trends. Domestic searches for these trips have increased significantly year-on-year. Travelers now prefer spontaneous weekend getaways and short holidays. The state offers lush landscapes, local culture, and immersive experiences during the rainy season.

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85-year-old grandmother's first flight to Goa goes viral: Video melts hearts

A heartwarming video shows a grandmother experiencing her first flight and trip to Goa. Her granddaughter shared the emotional journey of this maiden travel experience online. The elderly woman had never flown before and rarely left her village. This trip offered her a chance to enjoy new experiences and luxuries.…

The Economic Times

World Bank's IFC, HDFC AMC invest in Molbio Diagnostics' Rs 281 crore IPO anchor round

Molbio Diagnostics raised Rs 281 crore from anchor investors, including World Bank Group's IFC and HDFC Mutual Fund, ahead of its Rs 940 crore IPO opening on August 10. The Goa-based unicorn also saw Rs 160 crore in secondary deals, with major brokerages recommending a Subscribe rating for the issue.

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India Energy Week moves to Kolkata, to be held from January 28-31 next year

India Energy Week 2027 will be held in Kolkata from January 28-31, marking a shift from Goa, where a Rs 1,000-crore convention centre was built as a permanent venue. The fifth edition will take place at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, with preparations reviewed by Oil Minister…

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Tarun Tejpal’s daughter links conviction to his investigative journalism

Tarun Tejpal's daughter claims his conviction stems from his investigative journalism work. She believes the rape allegation was used to silence him and his magazine's reports. Cara Tejpal stated she examined evidence for thirteen years and believes her father is innocent. She is no longer afraid to speak out despite…

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PM Modi understands language of votes only; Centre will withdraw E20 policy if BJP loses Goa polls: Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal urged Goa voters to defeat the BJP. He stated Prime Minister Modi only understands the language of votes. Kejriwal believes a BJP defeat will shatter the Prime Minister's arrogance. He suggested the E20 policy would be withdrawn after a BJP loss. The Aam Aadmi…

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Western states, UTs forge joint strategy against cybercrime, drug cartels

Police chiefs from seven western states met to devise a joint strategy. They finalized security arrangements for the 2028 Ujjain Simhastha Fair. Real-time intelligence sharing and synchronized anti-narcotics operations were resolved. Discussions also covered cybercrime and the use of modern policing technology. Future meetings will be held in Goa to…

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Former Indian magazine editor sentenced to 10 years for raping colleague

Conviction comes more than 12 years after assaults took place

The Economic Times

FSSAI penalises AWL Agri Business for substandard fortified Fortune sunflower oil sold in Goa

India's food regulator FSSAI has penalized AWL Agri Business Ltd for selling substandard oil. A sample of Fortune Fryola refined sunflower oil failed lab tests for Vitamin D. The company's appeal confirmed significantly lower Vitamin D levels than prescribed. FSSAI imposed a penalty on AWL Agri Business Ltd for these…

The Economic Times

Three IPC sections under which Bombay HC convicted Tarun Tejpal

The Bombay High Court convicted Tarun Tejpal for rape on Thursday. He was found guilty under three sections of the Indian Penal Code. This decision overturned his previous acquittal by a Goa sessions court. The court convicted him for offenses including sexual harassment and using criminal force. The conviction relates…

The Economic Times

Will challenge conviction in 2013 sexual assault case in Supreme Court, says Tarun Tejpal

Tarun Tejpal will appeal the Bombay High Court's conviction in a 2013 sexual assault case. The High Court overturned his acquittal by a Goa sessions court five years ago. He faces charges including rape and sexual harassment under the Indian Penal Code. The case involves allegations by a former junior…

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2013 rape case: HC convicts former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, reverses 2021 acquittal

The Bombay High Court’s Goa bench on Thursday found former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal guilty of rape, setting aside the sessions court verdict that had cleared him four years ago. Tejpal has asked the bench to take a lenient view before it pronounces the quantum of sentence in the afternoon.

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