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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: State Minister Ramesh Tawadkar has said that all differences between him, MLA Govind Gaude and MLA Ganesh Gaonkar have now been set aside, signalling unity among key Scheduled Tribe leaders ahead of the upcoming elections. Speaking ahead of the May 25 Perna Din celebrations held in memory of Late Shri Manguesh Gaonkar and Late Shri Deelip Velip, Tawadkar said all ST leaders would come together on one stage and work collectively for the welfare and progress of the tribal community. He stated that the focus would now remain on strengthening the ST community rather than continuing political…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has approached the High Court seeking cancellation of bail granted to three accused in the Birch nightclub fire tragedy case registered by Anjuna Police. The state has filed separate petitions challenging the orders passed by the Mapusa Additional Sessions Court, which had granted bail to accused Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra and Ajay Gupta, all linked to the management of the Birch nightclub. In its plea before the High Court, the government argued that the matter involves a grave incident resulting in the loss of 25 lives and therefore requires strict judicial consideration. The state…

Goa: Global industrial automation and energy solutions major INVT reaffirmed its India commitment at the “INVT Strategy and New Product Launch 2026” held in Goa on May 16-17. The two-day summit drew over 125 distributors, strategic partners, and industry leaders under the theme “Leading Smart Industry, Shaping Net-Zero Future.” Speaking exclusively on the sidelines of the event, *Mr. Wang Jian, General Manager of Global Sales and Marketing at INVT*, underlined India’s strategic role. “India is not a market we discovered recently. It’s already our number-one international market. Manufacturing growth, renewable energy expansion, and digital infrastructure are accelerating together here. That…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale has said that political reservation for the Scheduled Tribe community in Goa should be determined according to its population share, while assuring that efforts would be made at the Centre to address the long-pending demand. Reacting to the issue of ST political reservation in Goa, Athawale stated that the matter is still awaiting clearance at the central level, although discussions on the subject have already taken place within the Goa cabinet. He maintained that adequate representation for the ST community was necessary and said steps would be taken from Delhi to…

New Delhi: Meta Platforms has announced a major global restructuring exercise that will see around 8,000 employees lose their jobs as the company accelerates its transition towards artificial intelligence focused operations. The restructuring process reportedly began from Singapore, with affected employees receiving termination emails in the early hours of the morning. Alongside the layoffs, Meta is expected to reassign nearly 7,000 employees to newly created AI focused workflow and automation roles as part of Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg’s broader push to integrate AI across the company. Meta is also planning to leave nearly 6,000 vacant positions unfilled in an…

New Delhi: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said India continues to be one of the safest and most inclusive countries for minorities, asserting that communities from neighbouring nations often look towards India for protection, dignity and opportunities. Rijiju made the remarks while addressing the Conference of State Minorities Commissions organised by the National Commission for Minorities at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi. Speaking at the event, the minister said minorities from countries ranging from Afghanistan to Sri Lanka have historically viewed India as a place offering shelter, safety and respect. He added that minority communities have played a…

New Delhi: The newly formed BJP government in West Bengal has approved major land proposals aimed at strengthening security infrastructure along the India-Bangladesh border, marking one of the first major administrative decisions since the change in power in the state. The move comes just weeks after the BJP, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, defeated Mamata Banerjee and ended the long rule of the All India Trinamool Congress in Bengal. At a recent Cabinet meeting, the state government decided to release more than 600 acres of land to speed up fencing work along the nearly 2,200 kilometre India-Bangladesh border in…