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New Delhi: Security agencies have uncovered a detailed trail behind the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, revealing that the militant group responsible had infiltrated through the Dehra Ki Gali (DKG) sector in Poonch and has been operating across Jammu and Kashmir since late 2022 or early 2023. Active for over a year, the group is believed to be behind at least three major attacks on Indian security forces before shifting its operations into Kashmir in mid-2024. The group’s first confirmed attack occurred on December 21, 2023, when they ambushed an Army convoy in the Bufliaz area of Surankote, Poonch, killing…

New Delhi: Amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East following the United States’ airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 45-minute conversation with Iran’s newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, reiterating India’s firm call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy. The conversation took place shortly after the US launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites — key components of Tehran’s controversial atomic programme. The strikes, reportedly involving B-2 stealth bombers and Tomahawk cruise missiles, marked Washington’s direct military entry into the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. According to official sources, the call…

New Delhi, June 23: US President Donald Trump has claimed “monumental damage” was inflicted on Iran’s key nuclear sites following a massive overnight military strike carried out as part of Operation Midnight Hammer. The US joined Israel in launching precision air and missile attacks on Iran’s highly fortified nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, sparking global concerns of a major escalation in the Middle East. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump described the attacks as a “bullseye” and stated, “Obliteration is an accurate term!” He praised the US military’s precision and added, “Monumental damage…

New Delhi: Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply following reports that Iran is considering closing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after the United States conducted airstrikes on three of its nuclear facilities. The Strait, a narrow but critical waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, is responsible for the transit of nearly 20 million barrels of oil daily—accounting for nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply. At just 33 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, and with shipping lanes only 3 kilometers wide in each direction, the Strait remains…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has served a notice to the Goa government following a petition that challenges the environmental clearance (EC) granted for sand mining activities in the Mandovi River. The notice was issued by the NGT’s Western Zone Bench, comprising Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh and Expert Member Dr. Vijai Kulkarni, on June 16. The matter is scheduled for the next hearing on July 14. The petition was filed by the Goa River Sand Protection Network (GRSPN), which has raised objections to the EC granted by the Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Goa-SEIAA) on February…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with great fervor at the Sports Authority of Goa’s Indoor Stadium in Peddem, Mapusa. Held under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, the event was themed “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” and aptly titled Yoga Sangam, reflecting the unifying and holistic power of yoga. The celebration drew over 650 participants, including AIIA students and faculty, Khelo India trainees, officials from the Sports Authority of Goa, representatives of state and central government bodies, and members of the public. The event…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) joined the global celebration of International Yoga Day with an invigorating yoga session held at its headquarters in Panaji. The event was marked by active participation from the organization’s leadership and staff, underlining the growing importance of wellness in the workplace. The session was attended by IPSCDL MD & CEO Sandip Jacques, IAS, Director of Municipal Administration Brijesh Manerkar, and members of the IPSCDL team. The event fostered a collective spirit of mindfulness and well-being. Leading the session was Sheela Kankonkar, Principal Yoga Teacher from Patanjali Yoga Samiti, who guided…