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Oil prices fall after President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Iran and the lifting of the US naval blockade. Brent crude fell 3.9% to around $84 a barrel, while US crude dropped 4.8% to about $81, marking the lowest levels since early March amid easing geopolitical tensions. Oil prices fall after President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Iran and the lifting of the US naval blockade. Brent crude fell 3.9% to around $84 a barrel, while US crude dropped 4.8% to about $81, marking the lowest levels since early March amid easing geopolitical tensions.
Episode 740 • 14th Mar 2026

Atanasio (Babush) Monserrate | Minister for Revenue | Head On | 140326

14th Mar 2026 • Mar 14

About this episode

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this interview are solely of the interviewee. The channel doesn't subscribe nor Endorse these views or beliefs. After a landslide victory by Babush Monserrate’s panel at CCP election, Babush speaks exclusively to Prudent in Head On. #HeadOn #HeadOnPrudent #Goa #MatadarRaja #CCPPanaji #CorporationOfTheCityOfPanaji #CCPPolls #UtpalVsBabush #AmiPanjekar #BattleForPanaji #BattleOfPride #CCPElections #ExclusiveInterview #PoliticalInterview #PublicFigure #PoliticalLeader #PanajiMLA #MinisterForRevenue #GoaMinister #GoaMLA #GoaVidhanSabha #GoaLegislativeAssembly Timecodes 00:00 – ADVT 00:45 – Startup 00:57 – Introduction 01:46 – CCP poll - landslide victory 02:05 – Triumph from Assembly to CCP polls 02:48 – CCP triumph – Babush's or Party's credit? 04:16 – Babush feeling the heat of personalized campaign? 05:09 – CCP victory – More than expected? 05:59 – 'Family' Raj allegations 07:52 – 'Brand' Babush? 08:35 – Win from three different constituencies? 09:29 – Parrikar's Panaji is now Babush's Panaji? 10:17 – Though Parrikar was Panaji MLA, Babush still won CCP? 10:55 – Why Babush never contested against Manohar Parrikar? 11:22 – Babush was made greater Panaji PDA Chairman under fear? 11:59 – Babush's thoughts on 'United Opposition' 13:51 – Manohar Parrikar's legacy in hands of Babush & BJP? 15:11 – Babush in favour of Utpal's BJP entry? 16:08 – BJP agrees Babush's CCP victory? 16:42 – Parrikar's supporters in Babush's panel – Benefited Babush? 18:26 – Smart City mess – Who's to be blamed? 18:58 – Smart City mess – Babush not responsible? 19:18 – Casino problems – Who is responsible? 22:44 – Casinos have become too strong to handle? 23:56 – Possible to shift casinos out of Mandovi? 25:01 – 39 (A) – What Babush thinks? 26;43 – 39 (A) – Govt needs to rethink or wait for court order? 28:26 – Next CCP Mayor 28:59 – Why low response to 'Mhaje Ghar' scheme? 30:32 – Rohit – Next Mayor or Next MLA? 31:11 – Babush thrives on hostility? 31:52 – From which constituency will Rohit contest? 32:45 – Closing 33:09 – End Credits