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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Journalist Tarun Tejpal has moved an application before the North Goa Additional Sessions Court concerning his surrender, in compliance with the Supreme Court’s recent direction in the 2013 rape case involving his former junior colleague. The Supreme Court on August 25, 2026, directed Tejpal to surrender within three weeks after his appeal against the 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence. The apex court said his appeal would be heard after the certificate confirming his surrender is filed, on or before September 22, 2026. The matter stems from the High Court order of August 6, 2026, convicting Tejpal in the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa taxis are set to go meterless, with passengers instead able to check official fares through a new QR code-based system approved by the State Transport Authority (STA). Under the proposed system, commuters will be able to scan a QR code to view the applicable taxi fares. MLA Michael Lobo said the Information Technology Department will complete the remaining work before the system is rolled out. The new fare structure will come into force once the rates are officially notified. Lobo said the same notified fares will also apply to GoaMiles, ensuring a common fare structure for…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Crime Branch has detained four persons as part of its investigation into the shooting targeting casino executive Srinivas Nayak in Porvorim, with investigators now probing the larger conspiracy behind the attack. The suspects were detained during the ongoing investigation, and police are working to establish their individual roles and possible links to the attack. The formal arrest procedure is reportedly underway. The alleged shooters, however, remain at large. Investigators have identified the persons suspected of carrying out the firing and are conducting searches to locate them. Nayak, a director of the Majestic Pride Group, came…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Roy Ravi Naik’s decision to step down as a councillor of the Ponda Municipal Council has set off fresh speculation over his political plans, particularly amid growing talk of a possible Assembly contest from Marcaim. Roy continues to remain aligned with the BJP, even as political discussions around the Naik family’s electoral plans gather momentum. His elder brother, Ritesh Naik, had been named the BJP’s candidate for the Ponda Assembly by-election before the proposed election was put on hold at the last moment. Roy, meanwhile, has in recent days spoken about his interest in contesting from Marcaim,…

New Delhi: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has summoned Meta India’s Managing Director and Head to appear before the commission on September 9 as part of an inquiry into allegations involving advertisements linked to child sexual exploitation and abuse material. The proceedings follow a media investigation that alleged Instagram had allowed paid advertisements promoting such material to appear in India. The report claimed that some advertisements used search terms associated with child abuse and directed users to Telegram channels where the material was allegedly being offered for sale. The NCPCR took suo motu cognisance of the allegations…

New Delhi: India have made a late change to their squads for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan and the 2026 Asian Games, with fast bowler Harshit Rana ruled out due to injury. Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur has been named as Rana’s replacement for both assignments. The 27 year old will now be part of India’s squads for the three match T20I series against Afghanistan as well as the Asian Games campaign in Japan. (The Indian Express) Rana has been dealing with recurring fitness problems after suffering a hamstring injury earlier this year. His latest setback has ruled him out…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Congress leader Janardhan Bhandari has approached Director of Health Services Dr Medha Salkar seeking immediate intervention over what he described as serious shortcomings in healthcare services at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Canacona. In his petition, Bhandari highlighted gaps in medical facilities, infrastructure and staffing at the health centre, raising concerns over the availability and adequacy of services for residents of Canacona. He has called for an urgent joint inspection involving all relevant government departments to assess the existing conditions at the CHC and identify areas requiring immediate attention. “It is high time to identify the…