Former Goa Deputy Chief Minister

Former deputy chief minister of Goa, Dayanand Narvekar, on Wednesday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the next year's assembly polls, saying the AAP has created a "positive impression" in the minds of the people.

Former Goa deputy chief minister Vijai Sardesai has said it was a "political mistake" on his part to support the Pramod Sawant-led state government after the demise of Manohar Parrikar in March last year.

Three of the 10 Congress lawmakers in Goa who switched to the BJP earlier this week have found a place in the cabinet as Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inducted four new ministers today. Chandrakant Kavlekar, the former leader of opposition, has been sworn in as deputy chief minister.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has sought a report after a case was filed against Panaji MLA Atanasio Monserrate of Congress, Mayor Uday Mdakaikarand and former Deputy Mayor Yatin Parekh for allegedly molesting a woman activist.

The BJP's Pramod Sawant, 45, was sworn in as Goa Chief Minister at 2 am on Monday night as the nation mourned his predecessor Manohar Parrikar. The swift chain of events that ended with a hasty, post-midnight ceremony, started soon after Manohar Parrikar died on Sunday evening. The tough negotiations with BJP allies, which continued overnight, were...

BJP legislator and Goa's former Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza was laid to rest with full state honours Saturday evening at his hometown Mapusa near.

Former Goa deputy Chief Minister and current BJP MLA Francis D'Souza died Thursday evening, his party said.

Goa BJP MLA and former Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza, who returned after undergoing treatment in the US, claimed that he might face raids from central agencies if he spoke against his own party.

Former footballer Nongthombam Biren Singh took oath today as Manipur Chief Minister along with eight members of his new cabinet, as the BJP takes charge of another state in the north-east. Like in Goa, the BJP has been generous with ministerial posts for the allies that has helped it reach a majority in the state. Y Joykumar Singh of the National P...

Goa's Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza has defended his government's controversial decision to seek a pardon for former colleague Mickky Pacheco, who is presently in jail for assaulting a government official. Mr D'Souza justified his government's action, saying slapping a government official is a "minor offence".

Former deputy chief minister of Goa, Dayanand Narvekar, on Wednesday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the next year's assembly polls, saying the AAP has created a "positive impression" in the minds of the people.

Former Goa deputy chief minister Vijai Sardesai has said it was a "political mistake" on his part to support the Pramod Sawant-led state government after the demise of Manohar Parrikar in March last year.

Three of the 10 Congress lawmakers in Goa who switched to the BJP earlier this week have found a place in the cabinet as Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inducted four new ministers today. Chandrakant Kavlekar, the former leader of opposition, has been sworn in as deputy chief minister.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has sought a report after a case was filed against Panaji MLA Atanasio Monserrate of Congress, Mayor Uday Mdakaikarand and former Deputy Mayor Yatin Parekh for allegedly molesting a woman activist.

The BJP's Pramod Sawant, 45, was sworn in as Goa Chief Minister at 2 am on Monday night as the nation mourned his predecessor Manohar Parrikar. The swift chain of events that ended with a hasty, post-midnight ceremony, started soon after Manohar Parrikar died on Sunday evening. The tough negotiations with BJP allies, which continued overnight, were...

BJP legislator and Goa's former Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza was laid to rest with full state honours Saturday evening at his hometown Mapusa near.

Former Goa deputy Chief Minister and current BJP MLA Francis D'Souza died Thursday evening, his party said.

Goa BJP MLA and former Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza, who returned after undergoing treatment in the US, claimed that he might face raids from central agencies if he spoke against his own party.

Former footballer Nongthombam Biren Singh took oath today as Manipur Chief Minister along with eight members of his new cabinet, as the BJP takes charge of another state in the north-east. Like in Goa, the BJP has been generous with ministerial posts for the allies that has helped it reach a majority in the state. Y Joykumar Singh of the National P...

Goa's Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza has defended his government's controversial decision to seek a pardon for former colleague Mickky Pacheco, who is presently in jail for assaulting a government official. Mr D'Souza justified his government's action, saying slapping a government official is a "minor offence".