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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The row over alleged bogus voters in Goa has intensified, with the Congress party raising concerns over fraudulent entries in the Panjim Assembly constituency. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Amit Patkar, accompanied by party functionaries, conducted a physical verification at a residence in Dempo Bhat, Tonca. At one apartment, officials found a Goan family residing, but discovered that four Nepali nationals were listed as voters at the same address despite not living there. Patkar questioned the legality of foreign nationals obtaining Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) and voting in Indian elections without citizenship. He demanded…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has urged Communidade office-bearers and other institutions to extend cooperation in legalising homes occupied by residents for over four decades. He clarified that the move was not aimed at regularising illegal constructions, but at ensuring the right of the common man to live in his own house legally. He also assured that steps would be taken to prevent future irregularities. Sawant announced that the Kunbi village project in Sanguem would be completed within three months. He further said that Goa’s economic progress depended on large industries and stressed that the government…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The iconic C. Krishniah Chetty Group of Jewellers, one of India’s most prestigious names in fine jewellery, has brought its timeless legacy and artistry to Goa with an exclusive six-day exhibition blending heritage and modern sophistication. The exhibition is being held from August 14 to 17 at Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim, and will continue on August 19 and 20 at Hotel Nanutel, Margao. The Panjim showcase was inaugurated by Smt. Pratima Dhond, President of the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), who praised the brand’s rich history and attention to detail, saying the creations were not…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: United Breweries Limited (UBL), India’s largest beer maker and part of the global HEINEKEN group, has rolled out its premium brew Amstel Grande in Goa, further strengthening its presence in India’s high-end beer segment. Known for its slow-brewed process and longer maturation, Amstel Grande promises a richer, smoother taste crafted from the finest barley, distinctive Dutch yeast, and handpicked hops — all without added sugar. The beer has already topped consumer taste tests globally and in India, setting a fresh benchmark in premium strong beer. “Goa is a market that embraces international, premium experiences,” said Vikram…

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) parliamentary board will convene on August 17 at the party headquarters in New Delhi, with discussions on the ruling National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) nominee for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election expected to top the agenda, party sources said. According to a senior BJP leader, “The meeting is scheduled for 17 August 2025 at the BJP office in Delhi. All parliamentary board members will attend, and deliberations on the NDA’s candidate for Vice-President are likely.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president JP Nadda, and…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed Russia had “lost” India as a major oil client following Washington’s steep tariff penalties, but signalled he may hold off on imposing additional secondary sanctions on nations still buying Russian crude — including India. Speaking to Fox News aboard Air Force One en route to a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Trump said, “Well, [Putin] lost an oil client, so to speak — India — which was doing about 40 per cent of the oil. China, as you know, is doing a lot… And if I…

New Delhi: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday confirmed that Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area, remains “in perfect condition” after a fatal roof collapse occurred at Patte Shah Dargah located nearby. The incident, which took place in an unprotected structure adjacent to the 16th-century Mughal monument, claimed six lives — three men and three women — and injured several others. Twelve people were rescued from the debris and rushed to various hospitals. Nine were admitted to AIIMS Trauma Centre, one man to LNJP Hospital, and one woman to RML Hospital.…