A severe traffic jam extended 3.5 km on the Pune-bound carriageway of the Mumbai-Pune expressway, causing disruptions. Highway patrol implemented three blocks to clear pile-ups, restoring normalcy by afternoon.
A Thane sessions court has sentenced two Bangladeshi women to over a year in prison and fines for illegally entering and residing in India without valid documents, following a police tip-off.
Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd plans to acquire 100 electric buses this year to expand its green fleet and phase out 15-year-old diesel buses across Goa, with charging infrastructure in Ponda.
The Supreme Court has allowed the Goa Foundation two weeks to file a response to the CEC report recommending a tiger reserve, with the next hearing set for March 19. The state government opposes the move, citing no resident tigers.
A Gujarat-registered car driven by an allegedly drunk tourist crashed into a transformer in Calangute early Thursday, causing a fire. In a separate incident, five tourists were injured when a two-wheeler hit pedestrians.
The United States has announced a plan to deploy a 20,000-strong stabilization force in Gaza, revealed at an international peace summit, aiming to reduce violence and restore order in the region.
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, a 262.5-meter engineering marvel with 75% indigenous content, took center stage at the International Fleet Review and MILAN-2026 exercises off Visakhapatnam coast, highlighting naval self-reliance.
India and France have significantly strengthened their time-tested bilateral relationship, with recent developments poised to enhance the strategic framework established under the newly signed India-European Union trade agreement.
State Congress president Amit Patkar faced intense questioning from party workers over reports of former MGP functionary Ketan Bhatikar's probable induction ahead of the Ponda bypoll. Workers expressed strong reservations about Bhatikar's ties and demande
Virginia Giuffre's family expresses relief as former Prince Andrew is arrested over Jeffrey Epstein allegations, declaring no one is above the law in a powerful statement.
The Supreme Court has ordered that the delimitation exercise for CCP wards in Goa will be subject to the outcome of a case challenging a 2005 amendment that transferred powers from the State Election Commission to the government.
A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was unveiled in Vasco despite objections from the Mormugao Port Authority, which claims the land and has filed a court case alleging illegal installation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 82 km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor on Sunday, flagging off Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro trains. The corridor features India's fastest metro system with speeds up to 120 kmph.
A 74-year-old Cuffe Parade resident was defrauded of Rs 50.8 lakh by a scammer posing as a New Zealand doctor with a sick daughter in Yemen. The south cyber police station has registered an FIR.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant unveiled a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji in Sanguem, crediting him and Sambhaji Maharaj with halting temple destruction and conversions during Portuguese rule, preserving the state's cultural heritage.
Bidhannagar Police propose dismantling a green verge near Kolkata airport to create a dedicated entry lane from Nagerbazar, aiming to ease chronic congestion and streamline vehicle access ahead of metro construction.
Goa's electricity department will begin installing smart prepaid meters for private consumers within a month, following completion at substations and 50% of transformers. The project aims to install 7.5 lakh meters by August 2027.
A 440 kVA transformer worth Rs 11 lakh was stolen in Lucknow's Shivpuri area, cutting power to over 300 households. Thieves targeted the copper coil, valued at Rs 9.5 lakh, with police citing insufficient patrolling as a factor.
At the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, President Trump humorously addressed Secretary Rubio's popularity and first lady Melania's star power while overseeing Gaza ceasefire efforts.
The historic L20 bus stand at Esplanade has been relocated to Curzon Park, creating space for the upcoming Purple Line metro station. This move transforms Esplanade into a major metro hub connecting three lines.
A man was arrested in Kolkata's Lake Town after a homemaker alleged stalking and attempted filming through her window. In a separate Phoolbagan case, an 18-year-old woman reported being followed and restrained, highlighting safety concerns.
A special NDPS court in Mumbai acquitted South African national Promise Khalishwayo, accused of smuggling 2.9 kg heroin, citing failures in sealing procedures, sample variance, and lack of witness examination by investigators.
Visakhapatnam witnessed a spectacular International City Parade and Indian Navy air power demonstration as part of MILAN-2026 and the International Fleet Review, drawing thousands of spectators.
The National Green Tribunal has extended the interim ban on sand mining in Goa until April 23, imposing a Rs 50,000 fine on GCZMA for procedural delays. The case involves environmental clearances challenged for violating coastal zone regulations.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov issued a stark warning to the United States following joint naval exercises with Iran, stating any new strike on Iran would be 'playing with fire' with serious consequences.
The Goa government has exempted Rs 1.9 crore in stamp duty for a Rs 33 crore transaction where Meditab Specialities Ltd returns SEZ land to GIDC, facilitating business ease.
Congress initiates Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan in Goa, a nationwide organizational revamp with AICC observers appointing new district leaderships by March, aiming to rebuild the party after 12 years out of power ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges ghee adulteration in Tirupati laddus occurred during the TDP regime, citing a CBI-led SIT chargesheet from 2024.
The Indian National Congress has initiated a nationwide campaign, alleging the government compromised national sovereignty in a trade deal with the United States. Senior leaders held press conferences across multiple states to voice their concerns.
The SDPI alleges political rivalry canceled the Mysuru-Kushalnagar rail project and demands budget funds, tourism package, and BPL card reconsideration in Kodagu district.