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The North Goa Special Fast Track Court has ordered the framing of charges against 22-year-old Pushpender Rathi for rape and cheating. Rathi, an established boxer from Faridabad, Haryana, allegedly sexually assaulted a medical student on the false pretext of marriage and also cheated her financially • A reporter was allegedly assaulted by a tout at Baga. A complaint was filed at Calangute Police Station, following which police took the alleged tout into custody. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte says the Tourism Department has written to Goa Police to act against those involved. The department has also directed police to take strict action to curb the tout menace and ensure public safety. • AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged a “complete collapse” of law and order in Goa and claimed that 1.7 lakh voters were deleted after the SIR. He further alleged that crores of voters were deleted across India. Pilot also said that despite several opposition parties in Goa, Congress workers are the ones working hard on the ground. • AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged that Goa has “two types of laws” — one for powerful people and another for local Goans. He claimed that powerful people come out of jail quickly, while also saying that despite several opposition parties, Congress workers are the ones visibly working hard on the ground. • GPCC president Girish Chodankar claimed that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and the state cabinet are “in panic” over Congress leader Sachin Pilot joining the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Sankhali on Gandhi Jayanti. Chodankar also alleged that Congress posters were torn and said the party is targeting the CM politically. • AICC leader Manikrao Thakare alleged that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is afraid of Congress and claimed that the tearing of party posters reflects the government’s concern over the Congress campaign in Goa. • LoP Yuri Alemao said Sachin Pilot has been a “blessing” for Congress in Goa, recalling that Pilot had campaigned for him and Carlos in their constituencies and both went on to win in the 2022 Assembly elections. The North Goa Special Fast Track Court has ordered the framing of charges against 22-year-old Pushpender Rathi for rape and cheating. Rathi, an established boxer from Faridabad, Haryana, allegedly sexually assaulted a medical student on the false pretext of marriage and also cheated her financially • A reporter was allegedly assaulted by a tout at Baga. A complaint was filed at Calangute Police Station, following which police took the alleged tout into custody. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte says the Tourism Department has written to Goa Police to act against those involved. The department has also directed police to take strict action to curb the tout menace and ensure public safety. • AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged a “complete collapse” of law and order in Goa and claimed that 1.7 lakh voters were deleted after the SIR. He further alleged that crores of voters were deleted across India. Pilot also said that despite several opposition parties in Goa, Congress workers are the ones working hard on the ground. • AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged that Goa has “two types of laws” — one for powerful people and another for local Goans. He claimed that powerful people come out of jail quickly, while also saying that despite several opposition parties, Congress workers are the ones visibly working hard on the ground. • GPCC president Girish Chodankar claimed that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and the state cabinet are “in panic” over Congress leader Sachin Pilot joining the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Sankhali on Gandhi Jayanti. Chodankar also alleged that Congress posters were torn and said the party is targeting the CM politically. • AICC leader Manikrao Thakare alleged that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is afraid of Congress and claimed that the tearing of party posters reflects the government’s concern over the Congress campaign in Goa. • LoP Yuri Alemao said Sachin Pilot has been a “blessing” for Congress in Goa, recalling that Pilot had campaigned for him and Carlos in their constituencies and both went on to win in the 2022 Assembly elections.

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Mhadei Row: Goa Seeks Joint Inspection Over Karnataka’s Water Diversion

Goa govt has reportedly approached the Centre seeking an early joint inspection by the PRAWAH Committee over concerns regarding the diversio

03rd Oct 2026 • 5 hours ago • 63 views

Amid a nearly 32% rainfall deficit in Goa this year, the state government has reportedly approached the Centre seeking an early joint inspection by the PRAWAH Committee over concerns regarding the diversion of Mhadei water by Karnataka.

The Goa government has written to the Centre requesting that the PRAWAH Committee conduct a joint inspection at the earliest to ascertain the situation and address concerns over water availability in the state.

Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar said the request was not made simply because water levels have declined. He said Goa wants the PRAWAH Committee to examine the situation and understand Karnataka’s intentions regarding the diversion of Mhadei water.

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