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Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: A shocking case of violent assault and attempted robbery has been reported in Pernem, where a taxi driver was attacked by six unidentified passengers late Wednesday night. According to police, the incident took place between 8:45 pm and 9:00 pm on July 9 along the Malpe–Naibag stretch of National Highway 66. The victim, Sanjivan Vengurlekar (65), a resident of Calangute and owner-driver of an Ertiga taxi (GA-03-W-4180), had been hired by the accused for a journey from Calangute to Patradevi. Midway through the trip, the passengers allegedly turned on the driver, restraining him before assaulting him with…

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has categorically denied reports suggesting that one of its aircraft crashed near Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, calling the circulating claims false and misleading. The clarification comes after several media outlets and social media platforms shared unverified information about a supposed incident in the region. In an official statement, the IAF confirmed that no such crash had occurred and urged both media organisations and the public to rely on verified sources before sharing sensitive information. The force emphasised that premature or inaccurate reporting can create unnecessary panic, especially in areas linked to national security.…

New Delhi: In a significant political development, Raghav Chadha, along with Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, has left the Aam Aadmi Party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, triggering a major shake up within the party’s parliamentary ranks. The announcement was made during a press conference in New Delhi, where Chadha stated that two thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs have exited and are aligning with the BJP as a group. The move has sparked speculation about whether the remaining MPs will follow suit. Swati Maliwal has already indicated her decision to leave the party, while Vikram Sahney expressed willingness…

New Delhi: India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a notable increase of over 2.3 billion dollars, reaching 703.3 billion dollars for the week ending April 17, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India. The rise follows a previous weekly gain, reflecting continued resilience in the country’s external financial position despite global uncertainties. The reserves had earlier touched a record high of 728.49 billion dollars in late February before declining in subsequent weeks amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The geopolitical situation has exerted pressure on the Indian rupee, prompting the central bank to step in through dollar sales…

New Delhi: Mohan Bhagwat expressed strong confidence in India’s future, stating that the country is certain to emerge as a global leader and guide. Speaking in Nagpur after laying the foundation stone of the Bharat Durga Shakti Sthal temple, he drew parallels between the construction of the Ram Temple Ayodhya and India’s anticipated rise as a “Vishwaguru”. He noted that just as there was skepticism in the past about whether the Ram temple would ever be built, similar doubts now surround India’s global role. According to him, both are outcomes of sustained effort and determination, and he expressed confidence that…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed confidence in a political shift in West Bengal following an exceptionally high voter turnout in the first phase of the Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, he described the participation as a strong indication of public support for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The opening phase of polling covered 152 Assembly constituencies across 16 districts and recorded an impressive turnout of nearly 93 percent, one of the highest in the state’s recent electoral history. Shah stated that such large scale participation reflected a desire for change after years of governance by…

New Delhi: Former Chief of Army Staff Manoj Mukund Naravane has reaffirmed that India did not lose any territory to China during the 2020 eastern Ladakh standoff, standing firmly by his earlier position amid ongoing political debate. His remarks come in the backdrop of controversy surrounding his unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny, which has triggered differing interpretations. Addressing the issue, Naravane maintained that his stance remains unchanged, asserting that there was no territorial loss during the confrontation along the Line of Actual Control. He acknowledged that differing opinions may persist but emphasised that his position is based on his…