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BJP leader Manohar Parrikar taking oath as Goas new Chief Minister at a swearing-in ceremony in Panaji on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Cong came in bus, if they took cars, 1 or 2 would've vanished, mocks...

Manohar Parrikar was on Tuesday sworn in as the Chief Minister of Goa after BJP gathered support of region parties.

14 March 2017 9:11 PM IST

Goa Governor Mridula Sinha with newly sworn-in Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and ministers. (Photo: PTI)

BJP does balancing act, new Goa ministry a mix of youth and experience

BJP's Francis D'Souza, who was Deputy Chief Minister in the Parsekar cabinet, is back in the government.

14 March 2017 8:57 PM IST

Newly sworn-in Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar being greeted by BJP President Amit Shah and Union minister Nitin Gadkari after his oath at a ceremony in Panaji on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Manohar Parrikar sworn in as Chief Minister of Goa

The Supreme Court, in response to a petition filed by Cong, has asked Parrikar to prove his majority in the House on...

14 March 2017 5:22 PM IST

AICC general secretary Digvijaya Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Goa governor did not invite us to form government: Digvijaya Singh

The party MLAs would be meeting the Governor this afternoon again with the claim that it has numbers to form the...

14 March 2017 1:25 PM IST

Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

Around 8 MLAs to be sworn in tomorrow with Parrikar: BJP

BJP's Goa unit president, however, added that from BJP only Parrikar and D'Souza might be sworn in.

13 March 2017 8:02 PM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (Photo: PTI/File)

GSM slams MGP for 'insulting' pre-poll alliance by joining hands with...

'The parties that are joining hands with BJP to form Goa government are committing dishonesty towards their voters,' GSM...

13 March 2017 5:30 PM IST

AICC general secretary Digvijaya Singh. (Photo: PTI)

After Cong fails to form govt in Goa, MLAs feel 'let down' by party...

Digvijaya Singh said he would speak to the Congress legislators who have expressed resentment.

13 March 2017 1:29 PM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

Parrikar resigns as Defence Minister, to be sworn in as Goa CM...

'The decision on the number of ministers and other issues are being currently worked out,' the Defence Minister said.

13 March 2017 11:51 AM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar addressing BJP Mahila Morcha on the occasion of International Womens Day in Goa on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Two BJP MLAs ready to quit for Manohar Parrikar

Sources said two BJP MLAs had also indicated they were ready to vacate their seats for Mr Parrikar to be elected to the...

13 March 2017 2:57 AM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (Photo: PTI)

Governor appoints Manohar Parrikar as Goa CM, asks him to prove...

Parrikar has submitted evidence before Governor of having a total strength of 21 MLAs in the 40-member assembly.

13 March 2017 12:46 AM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (Photo: PTI)

Parrikar meets Goa Guv to stake claim, likely to take over as CM

The Goa BJP had on Sunday passed a resolution electing Parrikar as the Legislature Party leader.

12 March 2017 7:49 PM IST

Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh (Photo: PTI)

BJP indulging in horse-trading for govt formation in Goa: Digvijaya...

Singh said that the Congress would stake its claim to form the next government in Goa.

12 March 2017 2:46 PM IST