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Kasturirangan report could force Uttara Kannada residents to migrate to Goa
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker warns that implementing the Kasturirangan report could lead to mass displacement of families in Uttara Kannada.
Delhi To Get Pink Force Women Patrol Units
Delhi Lieutenant Governor orders the creation of dedicated women-only police patrol units.
Satirical Khokha Run Game Targets Goa Congress Ahead Of Event
A satirical game targeting the Goa Congress and its state chief has emerged ahead of a party event.
Auction of State Government Securities
Seven Indian states are scheduled to auction state government securities totaling ₹16,750 crore on September 22, 2026.

Goa elderly sisters found dead at home, leave cash for last rites
Two elderly sisters were found dead in their South Goa home with a note and cash left for their funeral expenses.

Delhi retains top spot in India Electric Mobility Index 2025
Delhi holds the first position in the 2025 India Electric Mobility Index released by NITI Aayog.
Congress keeps door open for Kejriwal's Goa ally GFP
The Congress party has indicated it is open to a political alliance with the Goa Forward Party, despite the latter's recent agreement to form a non-Congress, non-BJP coalition with the Aam Aadmi Party.

Real estate market to shift significantly in 11 Indian cities by 2047
A report by Knight Frank and CII identifies 11 tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India as key future real estate growth engines by 2047.

Congress announces Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Goa starting September 22
The Congress party in Goa is launching a 27-day 'Goy Rakhonn Yatra' on September 22, 2026, aimed at strengthening the party and opposing the BJP government.

Atala surrenders to court
Israeli drug dealer Yaniv Benaim, known as Atala, surrendered to a court in Goa after being on the run.

After ₹1.27-lakh-crore EV push, NITI Aayog asks States to rethink subsidies, focus on fleets
NITI Aayog recommends that Indian states shift EV subsidies from private vehicles to fleet electrification to improve public transport efficiency.

Amit Shah begins three day visit to Goa for official meetings
Amit Shah is visiting Goa for a three-day schedule involving government meetings and party events.

Centre reschedules 2027 census dates for four poll bound Indian states
The Indian government has rescheduled the 2027 Census enumeration dates for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, and Uttarakhand to avoid conflicts with upcoming state assembly elections.

Goa government plans to move stray dogs to shelters
Goa Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar announced that stray dogs will be removed from public institutions and moved to shelters following sterilization and vaccination, in accordance with Supreme Court directives.

IndiGo flight from Doha to Bengaluru diverts to Muscat after pilot incapacitation
An IndiGo flight from Doha to Bengaluru declared a Mayday emergency after one pilot became incapacitated, leading to an emergency diversion and safe landing in Muscat.

Government advances census in four states while deferring exercise in Manipur
The Indian government has accelerated the Census 2027 population enumeration in four poll-bound states while indefinitely deferring the exercise in Manipur.
FSSAI initiates action against alcoholic beverage manufacturers for misleading labelling
India's food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has initiated enforcement action against several alcoholic beverage manufacturers for misleading labels and non-permitted flavouring practices.
CPI urges Andhra Pradesh government to continue Vizag airport flight operations
The Communist Party of India has urged the state government to continue commercial flight operations at the Visakhapatnam airport following the commissioning of the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram.

Special Investigation Team takes suspended inspector into custody over custodial death case
The Special Investigation Team took a suspended police inspector into custody in India to investigate the alleged custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna.

Excise task force seizes illicit liquor worth two lakh near Hyderabad
The Excise Special Task Force seized 98 liquor bottles worth approximately ₹2 lakh and a transport vehicle near Hyderabad while busting an inter-State non-duty-paid liquor racket operated by two accused individuals.

Draft notification for Western Ghats ecologically sensitive area expires without consensus
A draft notification proposing 56,825.7 square kilometres of the Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive area expired without consensus among states, prompting plans for a seventh draft.
Indian Coast Guard airlifts ailing seafarer from ship off Porbandar coast
The Indian Coast Guard airlifted a 21-year-old seafarer from the ship MT Murlikisan off Porbandar on 26 July 2026 following adverse weather conditions.
Mumbai police book two men for sexually assaulting minor girl
Police booked two individuals in Mumbai for allegedly luring a minor girl with a job promise and sexually assaulting her.

Goa anticipates increased charter tourist arrivals for 2026-27 season
Goa's tourism department expects a rise in charter tourist arrivals and is exploring new source markets ahead of the 2026-27 season.

NITI Aayog launches new index to evaluate investment readiness across Indian states
NITI Aayog released its first Investment Friendliness Index on July 17, 2026, to evaluate investment readiness across Indian states and Union Territories using 84 indicators.

India power plant coal stocks drop amid rising electricity demand
Coal stocks at India's thermal power plants have fallen to levels sufficient for only 13 days of operations amid surging electricity demand, monsoon-related supply disruptions, and widespread forced outages, causing energy shortages and power cuts in several states.

Odisha secures top five spot in NITI Aayog investment index
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi credited policy-driven reforms and investor-friendly administration for the state being ranked among the top five performers in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index 2026.

Passenger opens emergency exit on IndiGo flight at Surat airport
A passenger on an IndiGo flight at Surat International Airport opened an emergency exit door during boarding, causing a security breach, delay, and his arrest by police.

Viksit Bharat rural employment act takes effect with higher wages and days
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rural Employment and Livelihood Mission Act (VB-G RAM G) 2025 takes effect across India on July 1, 2025, establishing a new minimum rural wage of ₹300 per day and increasing the employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days per eligible rural household.