Al-Qaida threat looms over Goa

A few weeks ago the Union Home Ministry issued a terror alert warning of Bali-like bombing in Goa, and the danger it seems is far from over. Sources tell that two Al-Qaeda terrorists, an Algerian and a Yemeni, carried out a recce and dry runs of attacks in Goa some time ago and are likely to return and carry out an attack, possibly with help from modules in India.

Russia warns Goa over safety of its people

In Goa, they call it the Russian Revolution, a constant stream of Russian immigrants who have taken over several villages in the tiny coastal state. And now, the Russian consulate has written to the Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, saying that they may issue a travel warning for tourists going to Goa because of a perceived threat to Russians holidaying there.