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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Catholic Association of Goa (CAG) has urged the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to recommend the withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, raising concerns over its proposed powers, safeguards and possible impact on minority-run institutions. In its memorandum to the JPC, the association said it was in favour of greater transparency, accountability and financial discipline in the use of foreign contributions. It also supported action against organisations found to be misusing such funds in ways that pose a genuine threat to national security. However, CAG president Cyril Fernandes said the proposed amendments went beyond…

New Delhi: India has strongly condemned a Russian drone attack on a civilian cargo vessel in the Black Sea after the strike killed two crew members and injured several others, including an Indian national. The Turkish owned cargo vessel MV Royad Mammadov came under attack outside Romania’s territorial waters, triggering a fire on board. Three Indian nationals were among the crew. One Indian sailor was initially reported injured and was taken to a hospital in Romania for treatment. The Indian Embassy in Romania said it was in contact with local authorities and was monitoring the safety and welfare of the…

New Delhi: India and the United Arab Emirates have begun a joint military exercise in Uttarakhand aimed at strengthening battlefield coordination and cooperation between the two armies, with a major focus on mountain warfare. The exercise, named Mountain Guardian 2026, commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia and will continue from October 5 to 18. A total of 92 personnel are taking part, with the Indian and UAE armies contributing an equal number of troops. The Indian contingent comprises personnel from a Bhairav Battalion, while the UAE contingent includes troops from a Mountain Infantry Battalion. Women officers and combat…

New Delhi: India and the United States have reached a difficult stage in negotiations for a proposed bilateral trade agreement, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicating that further concessions from either side may be challenging. Sitharaman said the negotiations remain active and are being pursued intensively, but both countries appear to have reached a point where additional give and take could prove difficult. She added that if there is still room for compromise, both sides would be willing to explore it. The Finance Minister also highlighted the existing trade imbalance between India and the US, noting that the balance of…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear that the modified version of Form 6 used in connection with voter registration has not been approved by the court. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the issue would be examined in detail after the relevant records are placed before the bench. The observation came during a hearing on a petition questioning whether Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar exercised powers that are constitutionally assigned to the full Election Commission, which includes the two Election Commissioners. Addressing the issue of Form 6, the Chief Justice said the Supreme Court had…

New Delhi: Delhi Police personnel deployed during Tuesday’s Opposition protest against the Election Commission were equipped with body cameras, adding a layer of video documentation to security arrangements in central Delhi. The move comes days after three women journalists alleged that they were sexually harassed by police personnel during an earlier demonstration at Jantar Mantar. One journalist alleged that Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat assaulted her during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. New Delhi district Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Sharma was also seen wearing a body camera while overseeing security arrangements. The…

New Delhi: The INDIA bloc intensified its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday as Opposition MPs marched from Parliament towards Nirvachan Sadan, the headquarters of the Election Commission of India. The protesters carried “Save Democracy” banners and demanded Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The march began from Makar Dwar after Opposition MPs assembled at Parliament. Security was tightened across central Delhi, with police and paramilitary personnel deployed along the route. The protesters were stopped before reaching the Election Commission office. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi…