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They are today the drivers of the country’s services exports and GDP growth; they are doing cutting-edge tech work; India needs a GCC policy to make them catalyse our educational and research institutions, and our deeptech startup ecosystem

A 26-year-old PhD scholar from Kerala was found dead at a rented accommodation in Verna, marking the second student suicide at BITS Pilani's Goa Campus this year. Authorities are investigating the incident, with preliminary findings pointing to suicide. The recurring deaths are attributed to 'suicide contagion,' prompting the institution to enhance mental health support and reduce academic pressure.

Students across India are not just dealing with deep anxiety, burnout, exhaustion and fear. They are losing faith in the examination system itself

Goa's rabies control efforts show significant shortcomings, with a third of pet owners neglecting vaccinations and sterilization rates alarmingly low. A joint survey revealed poor access to vet services, widespread myths, and a lack of effective bite reporting. Preventable rabies deaths remain a real risk without immediate, targeted interventions and community engagement.

Goans have lost over Rs 500 crore in the last seven years due to fraudulent investment schemes, with the total potentially reaching Rs 1,000 crore. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant urged citizens to be alert and avoid schemes promising quick, doubled returns, emphasizing the need for financial literacy from educational institutions and banks.