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New Delhi: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again taken credit for brokering peace between India and Pakistan, attributing the de-escalation earlier this year to his aggressive tariff threats. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to the Middle East, Trump claimed that his economic pressure tactics were instrumental in preventing a nuclear conflict in South Asia. “I settled a few of the wars just based on tariffs,” Trump said. “For example, between India and Pakistan. I told them, if you guys want to fight a war and you have nuclear weapons, I’m going to…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: In a disturbing incident highlighting challenges to law and order, two intoxicated tourists from Jaipur allegedly attacked police officers while being detained at Calangute on Sunday night. The tourists reportedly created a disturbance at a hotel before police intervened. Eyewitnesses claimed the duo tried to assert immunity by stating they were associated with the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The Calangute Police have clarified that the tourists had no links to the Bishnoi gang. Both individuals were under the influence of alcohol at the time and have no prior criminal history. Officers reported being grabbed and assaulted…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: On the occasion of Right to Information (RTI) Day, Goa Congress president Amit Patkar launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government, accusing it of systematically diluting the RTI framework that once served as a vital tool for democratic accountability. Patkar credited the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government for enacting the RTI Act, describing it as a “lifeline for citizens” that empowered people to demand transparency from the administration. However, he alleged that since 2014, the BJP government has steadily undermined the Act through amendments and administrative changes, making it harder for citizens to obtain crucial information.…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Canacona, recently celebrated its Convocation Ceremony at Ravindra Bhavan Auditorium, in association with the Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards self-reliance through skill development. Certificates were awarded to 160 ITI trainees, including graduates of the Bakery Production program conducted under the Department of Skill Development. The initiative is part of the Chief Minister’s Skill Path Scheme, “Skilled India – Empowered India,” aimed at empowering youth, women, and girls from rural areas to become self-reliant and independent. Rajesh Loliyekar, Project Manager of the Skill…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, Arts & Culture, and Tribal Welfare Ramesh Tawadkar on Sunday called on migrant workers in Canacona to channel their skills into productive work and contribute to the development of the taluka, while warning contractors against any form of labour exploitation. Addressing hundreds of daily wage labourers from across India at Ravindra Bhavan, Canacona, Tawadkar said, “All of you have come here to work hard and make your lives prosperous. Your first responsibility is to register your names properly at the local police station. Do not hand over your identity cards…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a setback to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Goa, Joint Secretary Pundlik Dhargalkar has resigned from both his post and the party’s primary membership, accusing the leadership of failing to promote unity among opposition forces against the BJP. In his resignation letter addressed to AAP State President Amit Palekar, Dhargalkar said he was not taken into confidence in key organisational decisions, including the appointment of his constituency president. He said this lack of consultation undermined efforts to build a united front to challenge what he termed the BJP’s “corrupt and divisive politics.” “I have…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As part of a coordinated state-level nakabandi conducted on October 11, Goa Police checked nearly 4,000 persons and close to 3,000 vehicles across North and South districts to enhance law and order vigilance. According to data released by the department, a total of 3,979 persons and 2,972 vehicles were checked across both districts. The operation also led to 35 preventive arrests, 86 actions under COTPA (Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act), and 88 actions for smoking and spitting violations. In North Goa, 2,560 persons and 1,992 vehicles were checked, resulting in 23 preventive arrests. Police also…