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New Delhi: India has dismissed Nepal’s objections to the resumption of border trade with China through the Lipulekh Pass, calling Kathmandu’s territorial claims “untenable” and “not based on historical facts.” The response from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came after Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs objected to India–China trade activities at the Himalayan pass, which lies on the India–China border but is also claimed by Nepal. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s position on the issue has been “consistent and clear.” He stressed that border trade through Lipulekh has existed since 1954 and only paused recently due to the…

New Delhi: Rajesh Sakariya, the man arrested for assaulting Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public hearing, has told police that he attacked her after she allegedly ignored his appeals on the issue of stray dogs in the capital. According to Delhi Police sources, 41-year-old Sakariya—originally from Rajkot, Gujarat—made several unusual claims during interrogation. He said he was a devotee of Lord Shiva, who “directed” him to travel first to Ujjain and then to Delhi to seek the Chief Minister’s intervention following a Supreme Court order to round up stray dogs in Delhi-NCR and shift them to shelters. Sakariya…

New Delhi: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged serious concerns over cleanliness and sanitation in Indian Railways, revealing that more than one lakh complaints were lodged in 2022-23 regarding the non-availability of water in train toilets and washbasins. Of these, 33,937 complaints—around 34%—were not resolved within the stipulated timeframe. The findings are part of a performance audit on “Cleanliness and Sanitation in Long-Distance Trains” covering the period 2018-19 to 2022-23. The report, tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, underlined the impact of poor hygiene on passenger health, safety, and travel experience. Passenger surveys showed wide variation in…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday called on Russian firms to engage “more intensively” with India, stressing that the two countries must adopt a “creative and innovative” approach to strengthen economic ties against the backdrop of growing geopolitical challenges and rising U.S. tariffs on Indian goods. Speaking at the India-Russia Business Forum and later meeting Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov under the Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC), Jaishankar said India’s $4 trillion economy, growing at 7% annually, offers vast opportunities for Russian enterprises. “India has an obvious need for…

New Delhi: The Centre’s proposed legislation to ensure automatic removal of a Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or minister if denied bail for 30 days in a serious criminal case faces a long and contentious road. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, citing his own resignation in 2010 before being arrested by the CBI, defended the move in Parliament. The push for the bills comes in the backdrop of former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal clinging to office while in jail earlier this year, which left Delhi governance paralysed. The draft bills—now with a parliamentary committee—allow reinstatement if bail is secured. However, this…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A cruise vessel anchored on the Mandovi River mysteriously sank during heavy rains, sparking concerns over river safety and maritime preparedness in Goa’s monsoon season. Officials believe that continuous downpours over the last two days may have led to waterlogging and instability, causing the vessel to sink. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. Maritime authorities have initiated an inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the incident and evaluate the damage caused. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: After a suspected cholera case was recently reported at Goa Medical College, 19 cases have now been detected at Cutbona Jetty, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane confirmed on Thursday. The Directorate of Health Services (DHS) has launched a series of preventive measures, including screening of workers, water testing, cleaning of tanks, stocking of essential medicines, and holding awareness campaigns. To ensure coordinated action, DHS is working in collaboration with the Fisheries Department, local Panchayat, Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Sulabh Souchalaya, the Deputy Collector, and boat owners’ associations. “These collective efforts are focused on improving sanitation at the…