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CSJP and CAG submit a memorandum to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, raising concerns over the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 and its potential impact on minority-run institutions and services for the poor. Catholic Association of Goa also urges Congress to field young, clean candidates for the 2027 Goa polls. • Former GPCC President Amit Patkar questioned his exclusion from the Congress Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting chaired by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, stating that he was not invited • The Principal District Court has extended the judicial custody of Suleman Siddique Khan by one day after the ED filed a transfer application seeking his custody; transfer application will be heard tomorrow at 5 pm; Mapusa Court’s order on Khan’s bail plea is scheduled to be heard on August 19. • Jony Anthonio, 34, a security guard from Moira, died after allegedly being hit by an unknown vehicle while walking home in Moira; he sustained serious injuries and later succumbed. • The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging hanging as the method of executing the death penalty. The Court, however, clarified that the issue can be revisited if compelling medical or scientific evidence emerges and said the Union Government is free to examine alternative methods through an expert body. CSJP and CAG submit a memorandum to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, raising concerns over the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 and its potential impact on minority-run institutions and services for the poor. Catholic Association of Goa also urges Congress to field young, clean candidates for the 2027 Goa polls. • Former GPCC President Amit Patkar questioned his exclusion from the Congress Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting chaired by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, stating that he was not invited • The Principal District Court has extended the judicial custody of Suleman Siddique Khan by one day after the ED filed a transfer application seeking his custody; transfer application will be heard tomorrow at 5 pm; Mapusa Court’s order on Khan’s bail plea is scheduled to be heard on August 19. • Jony Anthonio, 34, a security guard from Moira, died after allegedly being hit by an unknown vehicle while walking home in Moira; he sustained serious injuries and later succumbed. • The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging hanging as the method of executing the death penalty. The Court, however, clarified that the issue can be revisited if compelling medical or scientific evidence emerges and said the Union Government is free to examine alternative methods through an expert body.

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MLA Govind Gaude Optimistic About ST Reservation Before Assembly Polls

Urges Government to Fast-Track Legal Process for Reservation in Goa

18th Aug 2026 • 13 hours ago • 161 views

Goa MLA Govind Gaude has expressed optimism that the long-pending demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation in the state Assembly will be addressed before the upcoming Assembly elections.

Speaking on the issue, Gaude said the community remains hopeful of securing reservation and urged the government and concerned administrative authorities to expedite the legal process.

Gaude stressed the need for the authorities to fast-track the necessary procedures so that the reservation issue can be resolved within the required timeframe.

The demand for ST reservation in the Goa Legislative Assembly has been a longstanding issue, with community representatives seeking political representation through a reserved constituency.

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