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Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday took an indirect swipe at US President Donald Trump over his decision to impose steep additional tariffs on Indian goods, remarking that nations resort to “dadagiri” (bullying) because they are financially and technologically stronger. Speaking at the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) in Nagpur, Gadkari stressed that India must increase exports and advance in technology to achieve true economic independence. “If our export and economic growth rate increases, I don’t think we will need to go to anyone. Those who are doing ‘dadagiri’ are doing so because they are financially…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: Poriem MLA Dr. Divya Rane has urged women to take advantage of government welfare schemes to achieve self-reliance, while distributing Ladli Lakshmi approval letters to 57 beneficiaries at a function in Keri. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Rane said the BJP governments at the State and Centre have implemented numerous initiatives to empower women without discrimination. She stressed that while financial assistance is being provided, women should aim to become self-reliant rather than rely solely on government aid. The Ladli Lakshmi Yojana, she noted, reduces the financial burden on parents for their daughter’s marriage. “In the…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: Goa Marathi Academy President and Principal Prof. Anil Samant has stressed the need to preserve Marathi culture alongside protecting the Mhadai River, warning that both face existential threats. Speaking at the ‘Nadi Vahte’ programme organised by Masorde Marathi Sanskar Kendra at Hedgewar Vidyalaya, Samant said Marathi schools are closing in large numbers and called on people to adopt such schools to safeguard the language. He likened the Mhadai River and Marathi culture to “two streams” that must be preserved. Highlighting the Mhadai water diversion issue, Samant accused the Karnataka government of threatening Goa’s water security…

New Delhi: IAfter decades of braving some of the harshest conditions on Earth, Indian jawans posted along the India-China Line of Actual Control (LAC) from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh will soon be stationed in modern, climate-resilient border outposts (BOPs). These upgraded facilities are being designed to withstand extreme winters, where temperatures can plummet to -45°C at altitudes reaching nearly 19,000 feet. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) plans to appoint a consultant to design high-altitude, extreme-climate BOPs, with an allocation of ₹1.25 crore for the project. The aim is to provide comfortable living conditions in remote, inhospitable terrain while enhancing…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Parapat, Indonesia: Goa’s motorsport pride, Vaibhav Marathe, has once again roared to victory—this time on the international stage. The three-time National Rally Champion dominated the Sumatera Utara Rally 2025 in North Sumatra, an iconic leg of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), earning a coveted spot to represent India at the championship’s final round in Japan this November. The rally, held against the stunning yet treacherous backdrop of Lake Toba, tested drivers with unpredictable weather, gravel-laden paths, and unforgiving dirt tracks. Vaibhav’s flawless control, fearless pace, and tactical mastery carried him through every stage, ultimately securing…

Team Goemkarponn Assolda: Margao Sports Club were crowned champions of the 17th St. Anthony Festival Cup after defeating United Club of Seraulim 6–5 via a tense tiebreaker in the finals played at the Moll Ground, Assolda. Alfred Noronha gave Margao a dream start by scoring in the 2nd minute, but Seraulim fought back as Prosen Mandal netted the equaliser in the 36th minute. With the score locked at 1–1 at full time, the match was decided through penalties, where Margao SC proved more clinical to lift the prestigious title. The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Curchorem MLA Nilesh…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has unearthed misappropriation of ₹11 lakh in the River Navigation Department, blaming it on the failure of the Head of Department to carry out mandatory cash book checks. The lapse, the audit notes, weakened internal controls and enabled a cashier to make fraudulent entries over a period of three years. According to the CAG report, the department earns revenue from multiple sources, including traffic receipts, workshop fees, jetty and ramp rentals, and RTI fees. The cashier was responsible for issuing receipts, maintaining the subsidiary cash book, transferring entries to the…