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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on said Goa is striving to become self-reliant in disaster management, with a focus on harnessing the support of youth volunteers. The State government signed an MoU with Goa University (GU) to encourage students to join the Apda Mitra initiative and work as volunteers during emergencies. Highlighting Goa’s 108-km coastline as both a lifeline and a source of vulnerability, Sawant said it sustains sectors like tourism, fisheries, ports, shipping, coastal agriculture, and defence, but also exposes the State to disasters. “We are working towards strengthening our disaster preparedness and self-reliance,” he said.…

Team Goemkarponn NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik on Thursday underlined that reliable energy forms the backbone of human progress, with essentials such as food, water, transport, and communication relying on it. He was speaking at a workshop on Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in collaboration with the International Solar Alliance at Atal Akshay Urja Bhavan, New Delhi. The workshop was attended by MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi, National Green Hydrogen Mission Director Abhay Bakre, International Solar Alliance Director General Ashish Khanna, as well as ambassadors and…

New Delhi: A religious trip to Nepal turned tragic for a Ghaziabad family when Rajesh Devi Gola, 55, died attempting to escape a hotel fire set by rioters in Kathmandu on September 9, 2025. She had traveled with her husband, Ramveer Singh Gola, 58, to visit the Pashupatinath temple. On the night of the incident, violent protests erupted in Kathmandu, led by Gen Z activists demanding government transparency and the lifting of a social media ban. Protesters stormed various establishments, including the Hilton Hotel, setting them ablaze. The Golas were staying at the Hilton when the fire…

New Delhi: The Indian government has expressed profound sorrow and concern over the tragic beheading of Chandra Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old Indian national, who was fatally attacked at his workplace in Dallas, Texas, on September 10, 2025. The Consulate General of India in Houston confirmed the incident and extended condolences to the victim’s family. In an official statement, the Consulate described Nagamallaiah’s death as “tragic” and stated that it was in regular contact with the family, providing all necessary assistance. The statement further noted, “The accused is in the custody of the Dallas Police. We are following…

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed India’s status as one of the United States’ most significant global partnerships, emphasizing its central role in shaping the future geopolitical landscape. His remarks came during the Senate confirmation hearing for Sergio Gor, President Donald Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to India. Introducing Gor at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio highlighted the evolving and critical nature of India-US relations. He stated, “Sergio Gor is the nominee to India, which is one of the top relationships that the US has in the world today, in terms of the…

Washington: US Senator Bill Hagerty has sparked controversy with his remarks about the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. According to Hindustan Times, Hagerty alleged that “China used an electromagnetic weapon to literally melt Indian soldiers,” a claim that has drawn widespread attention for its extraordinary nature. While he suggested this deadly use of advanced technology, he did not provide evidence directly linking the weapon to the Galwan incident. The Galwan Valley clash on June 15, 2020, was the first deadly confrontation between Indian and Chinese forces in 45 years, resulting in the deaths of 20…

New Delhi: India and the European Union (EU) are intensifying efforts to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to bolster economic ties and reduce reliance on other global markets. This development comes as both parties seek to navigate the evolving global trade landscape and address emerging challenges. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that over 60% of the chapters in the proposed FTA have been finalized, indicating substantial progress in the negotiations. The agreement is expected to cover key sectors such as digital trade, intellectual property, and dispute resolution, with discussions ongoing to address remaining issues.…