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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG), a disabled persons’ organisation working in the state for the past 22 years, has written to the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability alleging violation of statutory reservation norms in the recent recruitment advertisement issued by the Goa Staff Selection Commission. In a representation addressed to the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability, the association stated that the Commission, through Advertisement No. 2 of 2026, has advertised 722 posts in various government departments without reserving a single post for persons with disabilities. The association termed the move as “blatant discrimination”…

Team Goemkarponn TIVIM: Former Tivim Sarpanch Venkatesh Shirodkar was questioned at the Colvale Police Station after a complaint from the Town and Country Planning Department (TCP) regarding alleged irregularities in granting permission for development works at Survey No. 485/1-A of V.P. Tivim. Police sources informed that the enquiry was initiated based on inputs received from TCP authorities concerning the issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for road construction linked to a plotted property in Tivim. Further investigation is currently underway. According to local sources, the property in question was subdivided and plotted between 2010 and 2016. Objections were reportedly…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has secured the first position among all States and Union Territories in the country in the implementation of the Nyay Samhitas (New Criminal Laws), as per the national ranking assessment conducted by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) in February 2026. The State achieved an overall score of 83.10 per cent, reflecting strong institutional preparedness, coordinated reforms, and effective adoption of procedural, technological, and administrative changes under the new criminal law framework. Goa secured a perfect score of 20 out of 20 in Administrative Reforms, with full compliance in issuance of statutory notifications and…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the Union Budget 2026 to 27 as a reflection of India’s aspiration to emerge as a developed nation, calling it a moment shaped by preparation and confidence rather than compulsion. In an interview, the Prime Minister said the budget represents a “we are ready” phase for the country, underlining that government financial plans are not routine accounting exercises but strategic roadmaps aligned with long term national goals. He emphasised that India is currently undertaking the largest infrastructure expansion in its history, with projects designed to strengthen future readiness, including in defence modernisation.…

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal with immediate effect over alleged irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process. The action was taken under Section 13CC of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, citing serious misconduct, dereliction of duty and misuse of statutory authority. According to officials familiar with the matter, the disciplinary move follows instances where documents not prescribed under the SIR guidelines were uploaded during the revision exercise. In certain cases, concerns were also raised over the sharing of official passwords with third parties, which was viewed as a…

New Delhi: The free trade agreement between India and United Kingdom is likely to come into effect in April 2026, with both sides completing the final procedural steps required for its implementation. Signed on July 24, 2025, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is currently undergoing ratification in the British Parliament. In India, the pact requires approval from the Union Cabinet before it can formally enter into force. Once cleared, the agreement will be operational from a mutually agreed date. Alongside the trade deal, both countries have signed the Double Contributions Convention, which aims to prevent temporary workers from paying…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated a Central Bank Digital Currency enabled Public Distribution System in Gandhinagar, describing it as a significant step in extending the Digital India initiative to welfare services. The newly introduced platform integrates digital currency mechanisms into the ration distribution network, with the objective of improving efficiency, transparency and accountability in the delivery of subsidised food grains. The initiative is designed to ensure that benefits reach eligible citizens in a smoother and more reliable manner. Addressing the gathering, Shah said that technological advancements made over the past decade are now being applied…