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Students from The New Educational Institute, Curchorem, Witness Democracy in Action at Goa State Assembly


Students from Kakodkar's The New Educational Institute, Curchorem visited the Goa State Assembly, where they had the enriching experience of witnessing live legislative proceedings and learning about governance firsthand.

International

Goan Jesuit Astronomer Fr Richard D’Souza Appointed Director of Vatican Observatory by Pope Leo XIV


Fr Richard Anthony D’Souza, S.J., a Goan Jesuit priest and astrophysicist, has been appointed Director of the Vatican Observatory by Pope Leo XIV. The move marks a historic leadership transition as Fr D’Souza succeeds Br Guy Consolmagno, S.J., and reaffirms the Church’s commitment to the dialogue between science and faith.

National

Governor of Goa Presents Aiguillette to Shri. Akshat Aayush, IPS, New Police ADC


Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Hon’ble Governor of Goa, ceremoniously presented the Aiguillette to Shri Akshat Aayush, IPS, on his appointment as the Police ADC to the Governor. The event took place at Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula, marking a moment of pride and honor in service.

Business

GCCI Urges CBDT to Introduce Faceless Registration for Charitable Trusts under 12AB & 80G


The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) has appealed to the CBDT to implement a faceless, fully online registration system for Charitable Trusts under Sections 12AB and 80G. The move aims to ease compliance for Goa-based trusts currently burdened by in-person hearings in Bengaluru.

EduConnect

Goa Leads India’s Paperless Exam Revolution with LMExams Digital Pilot📍 Bambolim, Goa | 21st July 2025


In a pioneering move for sustainable and tech-driven education, Dr. K.B. Hedgewar Higher Secondary School in Goa has launched India’s first fully paperless school exams using LMExams’ DigiTaal devices. This national first sets the stage for climate-smart, secure, and NEP-aligned assessments across the country.