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New Delhi: Signalling a thaw in strained diplomatic ties, India has expressed a renewed interest in strengthening its partnership with Canada across several sectors, including trade, energy, and people-to-people exchange. The statement comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney in Kananaskis, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. This was the first high-level engagement between the two nations since relations plummeted in 2023, following allegations made by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over India’s alleged involvement in the killing of pro-Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Addressing media queries…

Qingdao: On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh engaged in high-level bilateral discussions with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, underlining India’s commitment to regional stability and strategic partnerships. In his meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun, Rajnath Singh described the dialogue as “constructive and forward-looking,” as both leaders addressed key issues concerning bilateral relations. Singh stressed the importance of maintaining positive momentum in India-China ties and avoiding the creation of new complexities. Taking to social media platform X, Singh wrote, “Held talks with Admiral Dong Jun, the…

New Delhi: In a bold proclamation during the ‘Big Beautiful Event’ at the White House, former US President Donald Trump hinted at the imminent announcement of a “very big” trade deal with India, reigniting speculation about a landmark agreement that could reshape bilateral economic relations. Weeks after intensive four-day closed-door negotiations between Indian and US trade officials, Trump hinted that a “great deal” with India was in the works. “Everybody wants to make a deal and be part of it,” he told the crowd. “We just signed with China yesterday. We’re having some great deals. We have one coming up,…

New Delhi: In a dramatic revelation from Operation Sindoor, it has come to light that the Indian Navy had been placed on high alert and assigned target packages for land and sea strikes deep within Pakistan. Despite being ready to fire a range of powerful missile systems, including the BrahMos and submarine-launched cruise missiles, the final green signal to launch was never given. Sources confirmed that the Navy was moments away from launching an aggressive missile barrage on key Pakistani military targets, including warships and submarines docked at Karachi harbour. The strike would have marked a significant escalation in the…

Team Goemkarponn  VERNA: The Verna Industrial Association has urged the government to reconsider its policy on permitting ordnance factories within industrial estates, following a recent fire at Hughes Precision, a company involved in bullet manufacturing on Saturday. Though the fire at Hughes Precision in the early hours of the morning did not escalate into a major explosion, it has raised serious concerns among industrial stakeholders. The incident occurred around 4 am and was successfully contained by fire personnel, preventing what could have been a large-scale disaster. Verna Industrial Association president Kalpak Arware expressed his concerns about the potential risks posed…

Team Goemkarponn  BICHOLIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged parents and young people to stay alert and resist offers that could draw them into drug trafficking, warning that traffickers often tempt locals with large sums of money to transport parcels. Addressing the gathering after flagging off a rally organised by Bicholim Police Station to observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Sawant called for collective responsibility in creating a “Nashamukt” (drug-free) Goa. He noted that the promise of quick money has led some to become involved in the illegal drug trade. Sawant appealed to parents to actively…

Team Goemkarponn  PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday called on all government departments to enhance waste management systems and achieve total regulatory compliance across sectors. Chairing a review meeting with officials of the Goa Waste Management Corporation and other stakeholders, Sawant pressed for urgent measures to accelerate the State’s waste management goals. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said he had instructed the departments to reinforce systems for handling hazardous, biomedical, and wet waste, ensuring they meet all regulations in full. Sawant also underscored the importance of adopting scientific, transparent, and time-bound approaches to…