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New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit New Delhi later this year, marking his first trip to India since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The visit comes at a sensitive geopolitical moment, with US President Donald Trump recently slapping a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods over New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Putin has largely limited overseas travel since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against him in 2023 for alleged “war crimes” in Ukraine. However, the warrant has no bearing on India, which is not a signatory to the Rome Statute.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government is actively considering filing a review petition before the Supreme Court seeking relaxation of its order prohibiting the playing of music beyond 10pm, particularly for beach shacks, restaurants, open-air wedding venues, and tourism-related events. Environment Minister Alexio Sequeira informed the Assembly that consultations are underway with senior lawyers in Delhi to explore legal options. “We are looking into the matter seriously. A review petition will be filed,” Sequeira assured. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant echoed similar views and underlined the state’s intention to safeguard the interests of the tourism and events sector. “We are…

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to stage the Super Cup in September — ahead of the 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) — in a bid to keep clubs active amid lingering uncertainty over the ISL calendar. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey announced the move at a press conference in New Delhi, revealing that the tournament, traditionally held at the season’s end, will now open the domestic calendar. The federation is aiming for the second or third week of September for kickoff. “We’re planning to hold the Super Cup before the ISL due to concerns…

Team Goemkaronn Panaji: Facing strong resistance from locals and political pressure, the Goa government has announced its intention to withdraw environmental clearance granted for the controversial jetty project at Odar and Xelvona in Curchorem constituency. The project, proposed by M/s Dinar Tarcar Resources (India) Pvt. Ltd., aimed to construct loading and unloading jetties. However, it sparked outrage in Xelvona after villagers raised fears that it would be used for coal transportation. The local panchayat passed a resolution opposing the project, citing environmental concerns and accusing the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) of granting approval without prior consultation.…

New Delhi: Bengaluru’s role as a key venue for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is in jeopardy, with reports suggesting that matches may be shifted out of the city due to pending government clearance. The tournament, scheduled from September 30 to November 2 in India, had originally allotted four fixtures to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This included the high-profile opener between India and Sri Lanka on September 30, the England–South Africa clash on October 4, the final league game between India and Bangladesh on October 26, and the second semifinal on October 30. If Pakistan fail…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Alleging a multi-crore scam involving Goa’s digital land mapping system, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Friday demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into large-scale manipulations in the BhuNaksha plan, which he claims facilitated illegal construction permissions and resulted in losses exceeding ₹600 crore. Speaking in the Assembly, Alemao revealed that over 200 structures were fraudulently altered in the official land mapping records. Citing a specific instance, he said a developer from Punjab misrepresented land details and secured permission through manipulated BhuNaksha data. “This is not just a discrepancy—it is a calculated criminal offence…

“While the government asserts that it is merely protecting homes from the wrecking ball, the opposition sees something far more sinister: a green signal to legalise illegal constructions, particularly those allegedly owned by non-Goans, potentially eroding Goa’s land rights and cultural heritage. The passage itself was dramatic, but telling. The House was adjourned twice after chaos erupted, with Opposition MLAs storming into the well. There was shouting, sloganeering, and even a sit-in protest outside the Assembly gates. Yet, after all this sound and fury, the Bill was passed without substantive debate on the floor. If the opposition was convinced the…