World happiness ranking 2026
India continues to score relatively low on social support, healthy life expectancy, and freedom to make life choices
Compassion before demolition
On Thursday, Mandrem Police reportedly prevented a suicide attempt by a Morjim resident during the ongoing demolition of illegal structures. The demolition drive is being carried out in compliance with an order of the High Court of Bombay at Goa, which directed the removal of 19 structures found to be...
Police integrity on trial
Corruption remains a major public concern, and the Goa Police face a serious challenge in maintaining public trust. Past cases involving alleged border check-post extortion, bribery for postings, the Colva scrap dealer case and digital GPay bribes point to recurring patterns of corruption and institutional failures. The Home Department’s decision...
Is it a moral win or tactical retreat in NEET protest?
When activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at midnight by accepting a glass of juice from Union Health Minister and former BJP national president JP Nadda, something changed in a youth-led movement that had flared across the country. For nearly a month, Wangchuk’s fast had become the centrepiece...
Set up independent probe into charges against Traffic SP
When a whistleblower from within the police force exposes systemic wrongdoing in the department, allegations of corruption can no longer be brushed aside. The representation submitted to Goa's Home Department and Chief Secretary, detailing alleged institutional cover-ups, arbitrary disciplinary action, and extortion within the Traffic Police, paints a disturbing picture....
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Is it a moral win or tactical retreat in NEET protest?
When activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at midnight by accepting a glass of juice from Union Health Minister and former BJP national president JP Nadda, something changed in a youth-led movement that had flared across the country. For nearly a month, Wangchuk’s fast had become the centrepiece...
OPINION & COLUMNS
World happiness ranking 2026
India continues to score relatively low on social support, healthy life expectancy, and freedom to make life choices
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Compassion before demolition
On Thursday, Mandrem Police reportedly prevented a suicide attempt by a Morjim resident during the ongoing demolition of illegal structures. The demolition drive is being carried out in compliance with an order of the High Court of Bombay at Goa, which directed the removal of 19 structures found to be...
