Today in World history on March 1: Landmark events that shaped nations, science, and natureMarch 1st marks significant historical events, including the founding of Rio de Janeiro in 1565 and the establishment of Yellowstone Nation...
01 Mar, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Goa Liberation Day: How India’s tri-service operation liberated the state from 450-year Portuguese ruleOperation Vijay, India's first joint military operation involving all three services, liberated Goa, Daman, Diu, and Anjidiv Islands from 4...
19 Dec, 2025, 12.56 PM IST
Goa Liberation Day 2024: Know the history, significance, and quotes to share with family and friendsGoa Liberation Day commemorates the end of 451 years of Portuguese rule. In 1961, December 19, the Indian Army liberated Goa. This victory ...
19 Dec, 2024, 09.20 AM IST
Prez Murmu greets citizens on Goa liberation day; says nation salutes armed forces for their valour"On Goa Liberation Day, I convey my greetings to all fellow citizens, especially the people of Goa. We pay homage to the freedom fighters w...
19 Dec, 2022, 09.06 AM IST
Statue of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo kicks up a fuss in GoaProtesters with black flags gathered at the site after the statue was unveiled this week in the town of Calangute. They expressed anger tha...
03 Jan, 2022, 05.10 PM IST
Indian Naval Ship Angre turns 64Indian Naval Ship Angre which currently functions as the main 'base and depot' for the Western Naval Command, celebrated its 64th anniversa...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.02 PM IST
Fight against colonial rule in Goa yet not over: Manohar ParrikarGoa CM Manohar Parrikar addressed the problems faced by people living in the evacuee properties at Mayem village in the state and said colo...
18 Jun, 2018, 12.06 PM IST
Will invite Portuguese PM Antonio Costa to felicitate him: Goa CM Laxmikant ParsekarGoa govt will invite Portuguese PM Costa and host a civic reception for him for being elected to the top post in Portugal, CM Parsekar said.
15 Jan, 2016, 02.54 PM IST
People born in Goa pre-1961 are not Portuguese, says envoy"You become the Portuguese citizen when you have an identity card. Passport is just a document that allows you to travel to Portugal."
29 Oct, 2014, 07.58 PM IST
Indian-origin politician Antonio Costa in race to become Portugal Prime MinisterAntonio Costa, known as the 'Gandhi of Lisbon' for his frugal lifestyle, has his roots in the former Portuguese colony in India.
30 Sep, 2014, 03.09 PM IST
Everyday, 6 Goans have been switching nationality since 08: ECIThe chief electoral officer in Goa has launched a special summery revision as per which additional 24,000 names have been added to the vote...
26 Dec, 2013, 12.10 PM IST
Portugal may stop granting citizenship to Goa residentsPortuguese officials acknowledge that for most applicants, if not all, the objective of citizenship is entry into the European Union to try...
05 Nov, 2013, 08.55 AM IST
Over 2,000 Goans changed nationality last fiscal: ECOver 2,000 Goans changed their nationality from Indian to Portuguese in the last financial year, losing their right to vote in the country.
04 Oct, 2013, 01.54 PM IST
Goa freedom fighters against Lusofonia Games in stateFreedom fighters from Goa have expressed their resentment over hosting of the Portuguese Commonwealth Games, popularly known as Lusofonia G...
02 Sep, 2013, 02.10 PM IST
- Portugal looking to boost trade relations with India
Portugal is looking to boost its trade relations with India and particularly keen to improve the trade ties with Goa, its former colony.
23 Apr, 2011, 06.11 PM IST
Macau, Eastern avatar of Las VegasMacau to be a tempting package of picturesque buildings, pulsating entertainment options and, of course, grand casinos.
19 Mar, 2009, 02.07 AM IST
Macau, Eastern avatar of Las VegasApurv Gupta found Macau to be a tempting package of picturesque buildings, pulsating entertainment options and, of course, grand casinos.
19 Mar, 2009, 02.07 AM IST