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New Delhi: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has handed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina a death sentence after finding her guilty of committing crimes against humanity during the student-led uprising that swept the country last year and eventually brought down her Awami League government. The verdict follows months of proceedings that examined allegations of a state-directed assault on protesters demanding reforms and accountability. The tribunal determined that Hasina was responsible for ordering violent actions against students across multiple districts after tensions escalated in response to her remarks dismissing the agitation. According to the judgement, the former leader instructed security forces and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has issued a notice to the State government in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Diksha Vaigankar, a resident of Sankhali, challenging the recently introduced Section 38A of the Goa Land Revenue Code. The contentious provision allows the regularisation of encroachments on government land. In her petition, Vaigankar has argued that the amendment is designed to benefit politicians by securing the votes of families who have encroached upon government property. She contends that such a provision not only incentivises illegal occupation but also undermines principles of fair…

New Delhi: A devastating road accident in Saudi Arabia has left at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims feared dead after their bus collided with a diesel tanker and went up in flames early Monday. The vehicle was travelling from Mecca to Medina when the crash took place near Mufrihat around 1.30 am IST, catching most passengers asleep. Early reports indicate that a large number of those on board were from Hyderabad, including women and children. The bus was reportedly returning from Mecca after the group had completed their religious rituals. The impact of the collision caused a massive fire, leaving…

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency has arrested a crucial aide of the alleged suicide attacker responsible for the November 10 blast near the Red Fort that killed 13 people. The accused, identified as Amir Rashid Ali from Samboora in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pampore area, was detained in Delhi on Sunday as part of the widening investigation into the vehicle-borne explosion. This marks the first time the agency has formally referred to Dr Umar Un Nabi, who died in the blast, as a suicide bomber. Investigators say Amir played a direct role in preparing the attack and had travelled to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today reaffirmed his commitment to press freedom, declaring that he has never contacted any editor or news channel to influence or suppress negative news about him. He said such interference goes against the principles of democracy and the independence of the media. “I have never called any editor or media house asking them not to publish or air negative news about me. I have never done it and will never do it,” Dr. Sawant asserted, adding that he believes in allowing the press to function without pressure. Reiterating that the media is…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: AAP Goa President Adv. Amit Palekar strongly criticised Minister Sudin Dhavalikar after his supporters reportedly gathered at the Holy Shrine of Katamgal Dada and Navdurga Devasthan, allegedly seeking divine retribution against those exposing the ongoing cash-for-jobs scam. Calling the act an “insult to faith,” Palekar accused Dhavalikar of misusing sacred religious spaces to shield himself politically. “If Sudin Dhavalikar is truly innocent, he should take a narco test along with Pooja Naik,” Palekar said, challenging the minister to prove his claims. Palekar further alleged that BJP leaders have repeatedly disrespected Goan deities for political gain. “A genuinely…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: The Calangute Police have instructed all establishments along the Calangute–Candolim coastal stretch to appoint security staff exclusively through officially registered security agencies as the tourist season intensifies. In a meeting attended by DySP Vishwesh Karpe, SDPO Porvorim, Calangute Police officials, security agency representatives, and tourism stakeholders, authorities outlined key safety guidelines and operational do’s and don’ts for the 2025–26 season. Businesses were reminded to coordinate closely with the police to ensure a secure and hassle-free environment for both visitors and residents. Officials said the directive is part of efforts to bolster law and order during the busy…