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Two-day literary festival to bring together writers, scholars and artists from four states

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.

In a shocking revelation, an undertrial prisoner has been implicated in a daring scam that unfolded from within the confines of Lunglei jail. Jeremia Lalthangtura, allegedly the mastermind, teamed up with an ambulance driver to forge court orders and facilitate the release of 17 convicts. They cunningly collected more than Rs 1.

Goa is set to host World Portuguese Language Day on May 5 with a special reading session, "Your simple gaze shelters my soul." This event, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the CPLP, will feature students and teachers from across India, highlighting African and Indian literary works.

The Premier League is shifting its India focus from youth tournaments to grassroots coach development, aiming for sustainable impact. The Next Gen Coach Programme in Goa, building on past initiatives, empowers local coaches to reach thousands of young players. This strategic move prioritizes scale and lasting influence over one-off sessions, fostering a deeper connection with Indian football.

The Jharkhand High Court didn't hold back in its condemnation of the police's investigative inefficiencies, especially regarding troubling cases of missing individuals and murders. Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad questioned the Sahibganj SP directly about the negligible progress in capturing absconding convicts responsible for witness intimidation and elimination.

A 17-year-old student from Curtorim died by suicide after being distressed by the NEET cancellation due to a paper leak. He left a note expressing his disinterest in further competitive exams. His father discovered the body at their residence.

The Allahabad High Court has made headlines by granting bail to eight individuals involved in the contentious 'Ganga Boat Iftar' case in Varanasi. Charged with the consumption of non-vegetarian food and alleged pollution of the sacred river, their detention caused significant debate.

Johnny Somali faces escalating legal troubles in South Korea with a second victim petition demanding harsher punishment. Currently appealing a six-month labor sentence for deepfake charges, the streamer's situation is complicated by his lawyer reportedly withdrawing. Leaked letters from detention, where he claimed to be "having fun," have also drawn public scrutiny as his appeal proceeds.

Singer D4vd, David Burke, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom for a status hearing in his murder case. Charged in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, Burke pleaded not guilty. Lawyers discussed evidence exchange and case timelines, with the next hearing set for June 17 and the preliminary hearing on June 29.