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The Southwest Monsoon has further withdrawn from the remaining parts of Maharashtra and some parts of Goa, Karnataka, Telangana and Odisha, as well as some more parts of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, on October 8, 2026. • LoP Yuri Alemao said Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will join the ongoing Goy Rakhonn Yatra on October 12. The yatra will begin in Quepem and culminate in a public meeting in Cuncolim. Yuri has urged Goans and Gen Z to attend the meeting. • Goa CM Pramod Sawant expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, recalling his remarkable contribution to theatre, Hindi and Marathi cinema. He extended heartfelt condolences to the actor’s family, friends, admirers and the film fraternity, praying for his soul to attain Sadgati. Om Shanti. • Crime Branch of the Goa Police have arrested suspect Gopal Naik in connection with the Porvorim shootout case. Naik was arrested at the Goa-Karnataka border. Police are expected to bring him back to Goa today for further investigation. • Veteran actor Nana Patekar (75) no more; he was found unconscious at his Dona Paula - Goa residence and rushed to the hospital; doctors declared him brought dead • Two women, a mother and daughter, were injured after an LPG leak triggered a fire and blast at a shop-cum-room near Last Bus Stop, New Vaddem. The injured were shifted to GMC Hospital. Police and fire personnel reached the spot, and further investigation is underway. • Nana Patekar was declared dead at 5:20 am; he suffered severe cardiac arrest as per preliminary analysis; doctors tried to revive him for almost 45 minutes after he was brought in but there was no response: Hospital sources tell Prudent • The mortal remains of actor Nana Patekar are at the GMC Mortuary, where post-mortem procedures are underway. The body will be handed over to the family after the post-mortem. The government will extend all necessary support to the family: CM • Dr. Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital says doctors performed cardiac massage for nearly 45 minutes to an hour in an attempt to revive Nana Patekar after he was brought to the hospital unresponsive. Despite their efforts, he could not be saved and was declared dead at around 5:30 am. His body has been shifted to Goa Medical College for post-mortem. The Southwest Monsoon has further withdrawn from the remaining parts of Maharashtra and some parts of Goa, Karnataka, Telangana and Odisha, as well as some more parts of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, on October 8, 2026. • LoP Yuri Alemao said Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will join the ongoing Goy Rakhonn Yatra on October 12. The yatra will begin in Quepem and culminate in a public meeting in Cuncolim. Yuri has urged Goans and Gen Z to attend the meeting. • Goa CM Pramod Sawant expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, recalling his remarkable contribution to theatre, Hindi and Marathi cinema. He extended heartfelt condolences to the actor’s family, friends, admirers and the film fraternity, praying for his soul to attain Sadgati. Om Shanti. • Crime Branch of the Goa Police have arrested suspect Gopal Naik in connection with the Porvorim shootout case. Naik was arrested at the Goa-Karnataka border. Police are expected to bring him back to Goa today for further investigation. • Veteran actor Nana Patekar (75) no more; he was found unconscious at his Dona Paula - Goa residence and rushed to the hospital; doctors declared him brought dead • Two women, a mother and daughter, were injured after an LPG leak triggered a fire and blast at a shop-cum-room near Last Bus Stop, New Vaddem. The injured were shifted to GMC Hospital. Police and fire personnel reached the spot, and further investigation is underway. • Nana Patekar was declared dead at 5:20 am; he suffered severe cardiac arrest as per preliminary analysis; doctors tried to revive him for almost 45 minutes after he was brought in but there was no response: Hospital sources tell Prudent • The mortal remains of actor Nana Patekar are at the GMC Mortuary, where post-mortem procedures are underway. The body will be handed over to the family after the post-mortem. The government will extend all necessary support to the family: CM • Dr. Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital says doctors performed cardiac massage for nearly 45 minutes to an hour in an attempt to revive Nana Patekar after he was brought to the hospital unresponsive. Despite their efforts, he could not be saved and was declared dead at around 5:30 am. His body has been shifted to Goa Medical College for post-mortem.

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Years of Rivalry, A Lifetime of Respect: Ronaldo’s Touching Farewell to Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to longtime rival Lionel Messi following the Argentine’s retirement from international football.

08th Oct 2026 • 15 hours ago • 160 views

Years of Rivalry, A Lifetime of Respect: Ronaldo’s Touching Farewell to Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to longtime rival Lionel Messi following the Argentine’s retirement from international football.

Messi played his final match for Argentina on Tuesday night, scoring once and providing two assists in a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

Reacting to Messi’s farewell post on Instagram on Wednesday, Ronaldo praised the 39-year-old for his achievements with Argentina.
“Leo, so many years defending your country and a story that will live on forever. You have all my respect for everything you’ve achieved with Argentina. A hug,” Ronaldo wrote.

The message came after more than 15 years of rivalry between the two players, who dominated world football for much of their careers.

Messi described his farewell as “the saddest day of my career” after bringing his 21-year international journey to an end.

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