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New Delhi: India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka amid renewed tensions between the two neighbouring countries over a recent media interaction by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi. The meeting came shortly after Trivedi held discussions with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir. The diplomatic engagements are being closely watched as New Delhi and Dhaka attempt to rebuild relations following months of political uncertainty. India has also invited Tarique Rahman to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in his capacity as the current chair…

New Delhi: India has revived a decades old tradition at the United Nations Office in Geneva by donating five Indian peacocks, including a rare white feathered male, to the UN premises. The birds were formally handed over at a special ceremony by India’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi, to UN Geneva Director General Tatiana Valovaya. The gesture highlights India’s rich biodiversity while strengthening its long standing association with the United Nations. The donation includes four blue peafowl and one white feathered peacock. Their colours also complement the blue and white associated with the United Nations. India…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The South Goa District Hospital has reported a notable rise in dengue infections, with the number of positive cases increasing considerably over the last few months. Hospital figures show that July witnessed the highest numbers during the period, with 79 patients admitted for dengue-related treatment and 91 testing positive. The hospital had recorded 29 admissions and 38 positive cases in June, while May saw eight admissions and nine positive cases. So far in August, 27 patients have been admitted with suspected or confirmed dengue, while 71 have tested positive. The figures for August are only up to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has granted two weeks to Dr Medha Salkar and the Goa government to file their replies to a petition challenging the State’s decision to give Dr Salkar additional charge as Director of Health Services. The petition has been filed by Dr Saleena Naik, who has challenged the government’s July 31 order concerning Dr Salkar’s appointment. Dr Naik has alleged that the decision was not in accordance with the applicable recruitment rules and that the claims of senior eligible officers were overlooked. Dr Naik has contended that she is the senior-most…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has questioned the state government over the continuing number of road accidents and fatalities in Goa, citing data showing more than 14,500 accidents and around 1,520 deaths between 2021 and mid-2026. Addressing a press conference, the Congress said the figures raised serious questions about the effectiveness of the government’s road safety measures and the condition of accident-prone stretches across the state. According to the figures presented by the party, Goa recorded 2,840 road accidents in 2021, 3,011 in 2022, 2,976 in 2023, 2,829 in 2024 and 2,510 in 2025. During the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the latest development in the Sattari drowning case, all four teachers and two tour operators have been granted bail, as the offences registered against them are bailable in nature. The accused have been booked for allegedly trespassing illegally into a wildlife area, putting the lives and safety of students at risk, and causing death due to negligence. Further investigation into the circumstances leading to the tragic incident is underway. PI Vidyesh Pilgaonkar is examining all aspects of the case, including the role and responsibility of those entrusted with the safety of the students. The investigation will…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners at his residence and praised their performances, saying their achievements had gone beyond winning medals and would motivate a new generation to embrace sport. During his interaction with the athletes, Modi recalled that sportspersons have been among the groups he has regularly welcomed at his residence over the past 12 to 13 years. He credited the dedication and hard work of Indian athletes for the country’s consistent performances at major international competitions. The Prime Minister said the impact of sporting success could be more powerful than conventional…