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MUMBAI: In a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Tahawwur Rana, a key accused recently extradited from the United States, has reportedly confessed to Indian authorities that he was a trusted agent of the Pakistan Army and played a direct role in conducting reconnaissance of targets in Mumbai prior to the 26/11 attacks. Rana, who was brought to India on April 10, following the US Supreme Court’s rejection of his plea against extradition, is now facing trial for his alleged role in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Indian history. The Mumbai carnage,…

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill is riding high on emotion and pride after leading India to their first-ever Test victory at Edgbaston, calling it one of the “happiest memories” of his life. The 25-year-old skipper, who had a tough start to his captaincy campaign with a loss in Leeds, staged a brilliant comeback with a series-levelling win in Birmingham — a venue where India had never won a Test before. “This is something I will cherish for the rest of my life,” Gill said in a post-match video shared by the BCCI. “Whenever I retire, this will definitely be one of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced today that Goa is officially in the Elimination Phase of Malaria, with the ambitious target of complete eradication by 2025-26. The state government has submitted a proposal for the Sub-National Malaria Elimination Award for South Goa for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, marking a significant milestone in Goa’s public health journey. In a press statement, Rane emphasized the ongoing efforts by the Directorate of Health Services to continue making strides in eliminating malaria and other vector-borne diseases (VBDs) from the state. As part of this mission, the government has issued an…

NEW DELHI: On the sidelines of the ongoing 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of important bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Russia, Iran, and Mexico, focusing on strengthening partnerships and discussing pressing regional and global issues. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, where the two leaders discussed wide-ranging topics, including bilateral cooperation, developments in West Asia, and engagement through key multilateral platforms such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). “Good to meet with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia on the sidelines of #BRICS2025,” Jaishankar posted on social media platform…

SRINAGAR: In a decisive response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the Narendra Modi-led government has significantly ramped up its grassroots governance infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir, with the aim of expanding administrative reach, empowering local governance, and disrupting radicalisation pathways across rural and remote areas of the Union Territory. As part of a sweeping initiative under the Support for Panchayat Infrastructure programme, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has approved the construction of a massive 970 Gram Panchayat (GP) Bhawans during the 2024–25 cycle. This rollout is being accompanied by the development of 1,606 Common Service Centres (CSCs) equipped…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, strongly condemned terrorism, calling it a “grave threat to humanity.” Speaking during the session on ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance’ in Rio de Janeiro, Modi emphasized the urgent need for reforms in global institutions and reiterated India’s commitment to representing the Global South. He welcomed the united stand taken by BRICS nations in condemning the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, calling it an assault not just on India but on all of humanity. Modi stressed that countries that fund,…

NEW DELHI: Torrential monsoon rains wreaked havoc in Odisha’s Keonjhar district on Saturday, severely impacting rail connectivity and leaving hundreds of passengers stranded aboard the high-speed Vande Bharat Express for nearly seven hours. The train, running from Tatanagar to Berhampur, came to an abrupt halt around 7 PM at Guhalidiihi station, after floodwaters engulfed the railway tracks, making it unsafe to proceed. According to railway officials, nearly three feet of water was flowing over the tracks in the affected area, forcing authorities to suspend the train’s movement. Passengers, though safe, were confined inside the stationary train for hours, awaiting further…