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New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday said India’s concerns regarding Pakistan continue to revolve around cross-border terrorism, while clarifying that Islamabad’s reported role in mediating the US-Iran situation was not discussed during his meetings in Delhi. Addressing the media during his India visit, Rubio noted that Indian officials consistently raise concerns about militant groups operating from Pakistani territory. “India is always pointing to the fact that there are armed terrorist groups operating from Pakistani territory that target India,” Rubio said, stressing that the issue remains a major concern for New Delhi. However, he stated that Pakistan’s…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s rising badminton talent, Aarush Pawaskar, delivered an outstanding performance at the Victor Bulgarian Junior Open International Badminton Tournament 2026, clinching a bronze medal in the Boys Under 19 Singles category in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria. Making his debut in the Junior Under 19 international circuit, Aarush showcased remarkable confidence and maturity against a strong field of global competitors. The young shuttler won four out of five matches during the tournament and advanced to the semi finals with a series of impressive performances. His campaign concluded in the last four after a spirited contest against Chinese Taipei’s Ming Chuan…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s rising theatre talent, Sayee Manesh Gawas, has brought pride to the state by securing first rank in the Hindi Monoact category at the National Art Talent Search (NATS) 2026 held in Pune. The 13 year old performer impressed judges with a powerful stage presentation and emerged victorious in the highly competitive national event. The all India cultural competition was organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrutik Sangh and featured participants from several states across the country. Representing Goa, Sayee stood out for her confident performance, emotional expression, and impactful dialogue delivery. Sayee participated under the banner of…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Goa Forward Party (GFP) President Vijai Sardesai has launched a statewide membership drive, appealing especially to the youth to join the party, which he described as a key alternative to safeguard Goa’s interests and identity. Addressing the launch event, Sardesai questioned public satisfaction with the current situation in the state, highlighting what he claimed were rising unemployment levels, with a large number of educated youth still seeking jobs. He alleged that employment opportunities have been commercialised and welfare schemes are not effectively reaching the people. He further criticised the government, accusing it of mismanagement, lack of sensitivity,…

Team Goemkarponn THIVIM: With the 2027 Goa Assembly elections drawing closer, political tensions in Tivim have escalated after Fisheries Minister and BJP MLA Nilkanth Halarnkar and former legislator Kiran Kandolkar locked horns over allegations linked to illegal matka activities. The dispute began after Halarnkar reportedly accused Kandolkar of being associated with the matka network operating in the area and alleged that such activities were harming local youth by encouraging addiction and other unhealthy practices. Kandolkar dismissed the accusations and accused the minister of using the matka issue to divert attention from questions related to development and governance in Tivim. He…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai has echoed Keralam Governor Rajendra Arlekar’s recent observations on the importance of educated youth entering politics, saying the remarks hold relevance in the context of Goa’s present political environment. Reacting to the Governor’s statement, Sardesai said Arlekar, being originally from Goa, is well aware of how politics functions in the State and understands the concerns surrounding the role played by BJP legislators. He claimed that several ruling party MLAs have reached office largely through campaign rhetoric and political branding rather than governance capabilities. According to Sardesai, education equips leaders with broader…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The office of the Accountant General (Audit), Goa has pointed out an alleged discrepancy in the recovery of environmental violation charges from the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) at Dhargalim, stating that over Rs 1.12 crore may still be pending. The objection relates to the institute securing environmental clearance after construction activities had already begun at the site without obtaining mandatory prior approvals. Audit authorities observed that, under environmental norms, the project proponent was required to pay a penalty amounting to one per cent of the project cost, estimated at nearly Rs 1.35 crore, besides additional…