Goa is known for its exotic beaches and pristine natural beauty. The state is among the top tourist destinations globally. But Goa is much more than a tourism hub. On pollnomics, we bring you the little known aspects of the state's economy.

Goa enjoys highest per capita income, high standard of living

The Congress filed a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, along with other BJP leaders on Friday (Apr 26) alleging that the saffron party spread "misinformation" about its South Goa candidate Viriato Fernandes.

Congress files complaint against PM Modi over spreading 'misinformation' about South Goa candidate Fernandes

A day two brothers, aged 29 and 27, were mysteriously found dead at their residence in Goa, police officials stated that initial investigations indicate that they died due to extreme starvation.

‘Ate just one date a day’: Goa brothers’ mysterious deaths linked to extreme ‘fasting’

In a move that could pave the way for people from Goa with Portuguese citizenship to apply for OCI [Overseas Citizen of India] card, the Ministry of External Affairs reportedly instructed passport authorities across India to mandatorily issue a "revocation order".

Goa-born people with Portuguese citizenship can apply for OCI card

ED on Wednesday summoned AAP Goa chief Amit Palekar, alleging “illegal funds” used in Goa's polling campaign. Watch to know more.

After Kejriwal's arrest, ED summons AAP's Goa chief

The daughter of a mayor in Nepal who had disappeared on Monday (Mar 25) in India's western state of Goa has been located, according to police. Aarti Hamal, 36, was found at a hotel in Mandrem, North Goa.

Nepal mayor's daughter goes missing during Goa retreat, found after 2 days

In a show of women power, Narishakti, in maritime domain, two Indian Navy personnel embarked on a historic journey from Mandovi in Goa to Port Louis in Mauritius.

INS Tarini with women personnel embarks on historic expedition on first-ever transoceanic journey

Iron ore mining is all set to restart in the Indian state of goa. The state government has approved a deal signed with Vedanta, allowing the company to start mining at a local mineral block.

Goa cabinet approves mining deal

The Government of Goa has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the World Bank to establish a pioneering Blended Finance facility aimed at bolstering climate resilience.

World Bank to collaborate with Goa government for finance facility to combat climate change

Goa has become India's first state to get World Bank's climate funds. The government of Goa has announced a partnership with the World Bank to establish a blended finance facility. The arrangement is aimed at bolstering the climate resilience of the coastal state.

Goa takes the lead among Indian states in climate financing

The coastal state of Goa, known for its rich diverse culture and vibrant beaches, is currently fighting a war — a food war, to be precise. The battle is apparently between the Goan towns and simple yet delicious gobi (cauliflower) manchurian.

Food war: Why are Goa towns banning Indo-Chinese ‘gobi’ manchurian?

The Mancurad, the most popular mango in the Indian state of Goa, is being sold at a whopping price of $84 (Rs 7,000) a dozen in the capital city of Panaji. According to a report by The Times of India (TOI) on Monday (Feb 5), the spike in price has been attributed to the unusual timing of the fruit's entry into markets.

'Mangoflation' in India's Goa: Mancurads being sold for whopping $84 a dozen, says report

In the Indian city of Bhopal, a woman is pursuing a divorce from her husband, alleging that he failed to keep his promise of taking her to Goa for their honeymoon.

India: Woman seeks divorce as husband changes honeymoon destination from Goa to Ayodhya

A hotel manager in the Indian state of Goa was arrested on Saturday (Jan 20) for allegedly drowning his wife at the Cabo de Rama beach in Goa. According to a report by news agency PTI, Gaurav Katiyar, 29 tried to project the death of his wife Diksha Gangwar, 27, as an accident after committing the crime on Friday.

Hotel manager in India's Goa held for allegedly drowning his wife, trying to portray it as accident

The CEO of an artificial intelligence company based in the Indian city of Bengaluru, Suchana Seth who has been accused of the gruesome murder of her four-year-old in the state of Goa sent a message to her estranged husband asking if he could meet their son before allegedly killing him.

Bengaluru CEO Suchana Seth messaged husband before allegedly killing four-year-old son: Report

Bengaluru AI Start-Up CEO Suchana Seth kills 4-year-old son in Goa, tries to flee with body in bag. Preliminary investigations revealed that Suchana Seth's estranged relationship with her husband Venkat Raman led to the gory killing. Watch to know more!

Bengaluru based CEO mother charged with murder of 4-year-old son in Goa

A 4-year-old was allegedly killed by his mother. The mother was caught fleeing with her son's body stuffed in a bag. Now, the postmortem has found that the child was smothered to death. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | Mother accused of killing her 4-year-old son

The police in India's Goa state have found empty bottles of cough syrup in the room where the CEO of Mindful AI Lab Suchana Seth is alleged to have killed her four-year-old son, Press Trust of India reported.

Bengaluru CEO Suchana Seth allegedly overdosed 4-year-old son with cough syrup before 'pre-meditated murder'

Bengaluru AI Start-Up CEO Suchana Seth kills 4-year-old son in Goa, tries to flee with body in bag. Preliminary investigations revealed that Suchana Seth's estranged relationship with her husband Venkat Raman led to the gory killing.

Bengaluru CEO Suchana Seth charged with the murder of 4-year-old son in Goa

CEO of OYO, Ritesh Agarwal, shared that the hospitality chain recorded an 80 per cent increase in users searching for stays in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, the birthplace of Lord Ram, on December 31.

India: Ayodhya surpasses Goa and Nainital in OYO app users on New Year’s Eve, says CEO Ritesh Agarwal

More COVID-19 cases have been reported in India. There were six deaths in the last 24 hours. Should you be scared? What precautions should you take?

Gravitas: Chinese Covid-19 continues to rise in India

After Kerala, JN.1 variant has now been found in Goa. 21 new cases have been reported in India in the last 24 hours which makes it 2,669 active cases. Singapore has become a country of concern, Indonesia is asking travellers to be vigilant. In Malaysia, cases have doubled. This is December Deja Vu.

Covid-19 India: 2,669 active cases of Covid in India, highest surge in Kerala

Covid-19 India: Goa reports highest number of JN.1 cases; Active cases reach 2,669 in India | WION

Goa Liberation Day 2023: Goa Liberation Day is observed on December 19 each year to celebrate the liberation of the state from Portuguese rule in the year 1961. Liberation Day in Goa is a historic event that resonates with resilience and freedom.

Goa Liberation Day 2023: Date, history and significance

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