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New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday claimed that the rise in India’s Muslim population to 24.6% is due to large-scale infiltration from neighbouring countries, specifically Bangladesh and Pakistan. Speaking at a memorial lecture in honour of former Dainik Jagran editor-in-chief Narendra Mohan, Shah asserted that illegal infiltration threatens the integrity of India’s electoral system and national security. Backing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Shah argued that the presence of infiltrators on voter lists undermines the Constitution. “Only Indian citizens should have the right to vote. Infiltrators should not be allowed to influence our democracy,”…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is moving to make its water sports sector more tourist-friendly, transparent, and premium, with the Tourism Department rolling out measures to standardize rates, improve branding, and clamp down on unauthorized operations across all beaches. The initiative, discussed in a meeting chaired by Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte with Director of Tourism Kedar Naik, Deputy Director Diksha Tari, Captain of Ports Octavio Rodrigues, and the Water Sports Association of Goa, focuses on creating a seamless experience for visitors while protecting the interests of licensed operators. “Water sports are one of Goa’s biggest attractions. By ensuring fair pricing,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A fierce orator, popular ST leader Rajesh Gaonkar was welcomed into the party fold by AAP MLAs Capt Venzy & Engr Cruz, State president Adv. Amit Palekar and Organisation Secretary Shrikrishna Parab. Rajesh Gaonkar said that 13 years of BJP rule have given Goa gang wars, gundaraj, corruption, bad roads and unemployment. And the only party consistently taking up issues of the people of Goa is Aam Aadmi Party. This is his reason for joining AAP. Senior party leaders including Siddesh Bhagat, Gerson Gomes, Sandesh Teleikar Dessai, Prashant Naik, Pio Kevin and Vinay Velip were also present.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is all set to welcome tourists for the year-end festive season with its new campaign, “Feels Like Goa”, highlighting the state’s cultural richness, spiritual heritage, and vibrant traditions. The initiative seeks to evoke nostalgia and reconnect travelers with the authentic Goa beyond its famous beaches—celebrating its communities, festivals, cuisine, and soulful experiences. The campaign reflects Goa’s move towards regenerative tourism, focusing on people, culture, and the environment. It positions Goa as an emotional experience rather than just a destination, aiming to attract domestic and international visitors while supporting local communities and businesses. Speaking about the initiative,…

Team Goemkarponn MERCES: The Sessions Court (Special Judge – Prevention of Corruption Act) has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register an FIR against the Secretary, Sarpanch, and other officials of the Santa Cruz Village Panchayat over alleged irregularities in a garbage collection labour contract. The move follows complaints by Opposition Panch member Inacio Domnic Pereira, who has alleged a monthly misappropriation of ₹2.96 lakh under the pretext of labour payments for garbage collection. Pereira had initially filed a complaint with the ACB on May 31, followed by a supplementary complaint on June 5, but no FIR had been registered…

New Delhi: India and China will resume direct flights by the end of October 2025, marking a significant step towards rebuilding bilateral ties that have remained strained in recent years. The move follows a series of high-level diplomatic engagements, including a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 31 in Tianjin. Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong confirmed the development on social media platform X, calling it an important outcome of the “common understandings” reached between the two leaders. He described the move as one that facilitates “friendly exchanges” between over 2.8 billion people…

New Delhi: Amid rising security challenges at home, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused India of using Afghanistan as a proxy to destabilise Pakistan. In an interview with a private TV channel, Asif claimed that recent cross-border terror attacks from Afghan territory were being carried out “at India’s behest.” He warned that any attempt by India to “erase the humiliation of its past defeat” through Kabul would have consequences for both India and Afghanistan. His comments follow Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s high-profile visit to New Delhi, which has reportedly frustrated Pakistani officials. Asif questioned whether Muttaqi…