Episode 45: Goa Carnival 2026 Highlights & Goa’s Biggest Controversies, Coal Protests, AI Summit Chaos, New Casino in Mandovi, Dabolim Debate

This week on The Merv Britto Show — From Carnival celebrations to serious controversies shaking Goa & beyond.
Merv shares his experience as a Judge at Mapusa Carnival 2026 with exclusive clips from the Carnival & Masquerade night. The creativity, the revival spirit & why Siolim Carnival’s comeback matters.
But while Goa celebrates, major issues continue to unfold:
* Mirabag & Arambol stir
* Mormugao residents demand immediate halt to coal handling
* Justice Rebello backs removal of Casinos from Mandovi
* Harmal sex racket sparks outrage
* Land conversion debate in St Andre constituency
* Journalist threatened by BJP ZP member
* GSPCB says vehicle noise is beyond its jurisdiction
* Cyber fraud crimes rising rapidly
National headlines making waves:
* India hosts the world’s largest AI summit
* University claims it built a Chinese robot
* Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit amid Epstein files controversy
* Opposition alleges Dabolim to be shut Government says no
* Vijay Mallya tells court passport revoked travel from UK barred
* Goa legal experts back diaspora demand for dual citizenship
Plus:
* Black panther sighting in Kudne
* Update on Walking Pilgrimage 2026 Wilbert’s take
From celebration to controversy, governance to accountability — We break it all down.
Watch till the end & tell us what YOU think in the comments.