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New Delhi: The Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, has said that Muslims in the country face no insecurity or obstacles and that no specific concerns were raised during his recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking after the interaction, the senior cleric stressed the importance of peace, harmony and collective responsibility in strengthening the nation. He stated that India must continue to uphold tranquility and mutual respect among communities, adding that Muslims are safe and able to live without difficulty in the country. The Grand Mufti said his discussion with the Prime Minister centred on working together…

New Delhi: The flight data recorder recovered from the January 28 air crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar may be sent abroad for specialised analysis, according to government officials. The aircraft’s black box has been retrieved from the crash site near Baramati in Pune district, but it was found in a severely damaged and burnt condition. Aviation authorities are assessing its technical state to determine the feasibility of extracting critical flight data. A final decision on whether to dispatch the recorder overseas for advanced data recovery is expected within the next one or two…

New Delhi: The defence partnership between India and the United States is strengthening steadily and playing a vital role in maintaining stability across the Indo Pacific region, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said following a high level visit to the Indian Army’s Western Command headquarters. The ambassador, accompanied by Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the US Indo Pacific Command, held detailed discussions with Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar regarding evolving security dynamics along India’s Western Front. The visit underscored the growing strategic coordination between the two militaries. During the interaction, the delegation received a comprehensive briefing on the…

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asserted that the National Song represents the pride and honour of the nation and must be respected by every citizen. He noted that Vande Mataram was formally recognised by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950, and said that respecting national symbols such as the Tricolour, the national anthem, the national song and revered national figures is a fundamental duty of all Indians. As the Centre marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, he expressed appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for issuing a notification mandating the singing of the National Song…

Team Goemkarponn Mandrem: Mandrem police have rescued eight women and taken one person into custody for allegedly running a prostitution racket in the Harmal-Arambol belt of North Goa. The action followed mounting pressure from local residents, who confronted authorities claiming that certain spa and massage centres in the area were being misused as a cover for illegal sex trade activities. Villagers alleged that escort services were being operated openly and had earlier submitted the names of suspected individuals to senior police officials seeking intervention. Acting on the complaints, police conducted a raid that led to the rescue of the women…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a bid to strengthen Goa’s startup ecosystem and support small businesses, the state government has decided to legalise and formally register co-working spaces across Goa, creating new opportunities for property owners to lease their premises to startups and technology companies. The Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C) has called for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from property owners to register suitable office spaces under a centralised platform. The initiative aims to link property owners with startups, technology firms, and innovation-driven enterprises operating in the state. The deadline for submitting EOIs is March 10. According to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Amid retired Justice Ferdino Rebello’s “Enough is Enough” campaign against alleged widespread land conversions, Goa’s Town and Country Planning (TCP) Minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday indicated that the government has no plans to repeal Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, which governs zone changes. Rane emphasised that policy decisions cannot be influenced by memorandums or public protests. “We are elected representatives with legislative authority to discuss and pass laws in the Assembly. Any changes must go through the proper legislative process,” he said, adding that Section 39A was enacted with the approval of…