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Congress and Goa Forward have begun talks; alliance and merger both options are under consideration, highly placed sources in both parties tell Prudent; while replying to a social media post criticising AAP - GF alliance, Goa Forward spokesperson Prashant Naik stated, I think your concern has reached its destination. Something positive will happen soon. • Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai has approved the appointment of Shaikh Munir as General Secretary of the party’s Minority Wing, with immediate effect. • I have not made any inappropriate statement. When I was asked to resign as Minister, I only told the party high command and the Chief Minister that the works in my constituency should be completed. It has now been almost three and a half years, and many of the works have not been completed, which is worrying for me.I am still with the party. There is no question of someone else getting the ticket. But if that happens, the people of Curchorem will tell me what to do: Nilesh Cabral. • Panaji Women Police have registered an FIR against Merces-based gym owner for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage and allegedly impregnating her. Congress and Goa Forward have begun talks; alliance and merger both options are under consideration, highly placed sources in both parties tell Prudent; while replying to a social media post criticising AAP - GF alliance, Goa Forward spokesperson Prashant Naik stated, I think your concern has reached its destination. Something positive will happen soon. • Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai has approved the appointment of Shaikh Munir as General Secretary of the party’s Minority Wing, with immediate effect. • I have not made any inappropriate statement. When I was asked to resign as Minister, I only told the party high command and the Chief Minister that the works in my constituency should be completed. It has now been almost three and a half years, and many of the works have not been completed, which is worrying for me.I am still with the party. There is no question of someone else getting the ticket. But if that happens, the people of Curchorem will tell me what to do: Nilesh Cabral. • Panaji Women Police have registered an FIR against Merces-based gym owner for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage and allegedly impregnating her.

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Goa Actor Anuj Prabhu’s ‘Gondhal’ Is India’s Oscar Entry

The critically acclaimed Marathi thriller ‘Gondhal’ has been selected as India’s official submission for the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars)

19th Sep 2026 • 19 hours ago • 135 views

The critically acclaimed Marathi thriller ‘Gondhal’ has been selected as India’s official submission for the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars) by the Film Federation of India (FFI).
Adding a Goan connection to the prestigious achievement, Pernem-based actor Anuj Prabhu has acted in the film.
The selection has brought pride and excitement for Prabhu, who expressed his happiness after Gondhal was chosen as India’s official Oscar entry.
For the actor from Pernem, the recognition marks a significant moment as the Marathi film embarks on its journey towards the world’s most prestigious film awards.

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