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New Delhi: India is set to elect a new Vice President today, with voting underway until 5 PM and results expected by nightfall on September 9. The contest is a straight battle between the ruling National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) nominee, Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan, and the INDIA bloc’s candidate, former Supreme Court judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy. The election was triggered by the sudden resignation of outgoing Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down amid tensions with the BJP-led government after supporting an opposition-sponsored motion to impeach a High Court judge. Voting began at 10 AM and…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: The Startup and IT Promotion Cell, under the Department of Information, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), Goa, has announced that registrations for the Goa Startup Accelerator Program will close on September 10, 2025. This is the final opportunity for startups based in Goa to apply for mentorship, investment opportunities, and structured support aimed at scaling their business. The program, led by Hon’ble Minister Shri Rohan Khaunte, is designed to nurture and accelerate up to 30 startups selected through open applications and nominations by an expert panel comprising incubators, industry bodies, and stakeholders. Startups at the MVP…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: Fabindia, one of India’s most beloved lifestyle brands, has unveiled its new label, FabNU, offering contemporary fashion that blends timeless aesthetics with affordability. Designed for today’s discerning yet budget-conscious consumers, FabNU presents a curated collection that brings together trusted quality, thoughtful design, and versatile styles for men and women. True to Fabindia’s legacy of craftsmanship and fabric excellence, FabNU introduces modern clothing and accessories across categories such as western wear, Indian wear, footwear, and women’s jewellery. The collection caters to everyday essentials, professional attire, and festive occasions, ensuring that customers have stylish and practical options for…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump’s trade advisor, Peter Navarro, has escalated his criticism of India’s trade policies, warning that it “won’t end well” if New Delhi doesn’t “come around” in negotiations with the United States. In an interview on the Real America’s Voice show, Navarro reiterated his earlier jab calling India the “Maharaja” of tariffs, claiming that India imposes some of the highest trade barriers against the US among major economies. “But it’s absolutely true. They have the highest tariffs in any major country in the world against the United States. We got to deal with that,”…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out search and seizure operations at multiple locations in Goa in connection with a bank fraud involving fake gold loans worth ₹2.63 crore. The raids were conducted on September 5 at the residential and business premises of Gundu Kelvekar and Hemant Raikar. According to the ED, Kelvekar, in criminal conspiracy with Raikar — a UCO Bank empanelled gold valuer — fraudulently availed loans from UCO Bank’s Verna, Fatorda, and Margao branches by pledging fake gold ornaments that Raikar knowingly certified as genuine. Investigations revealed that between 2019 and 2023, Kelvekar,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The electricity department has announced that it will undertake a large-scale verification exercise to curb the misuse of domestic power connections for commercial purposes, once the new tariff regime comes into force. In its submission before the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), the department acknowledged that several second homes and rental properties across Goa continue to be billed under the domestic category despite being used for commercial activity. The issue was flagged by stakeholders during the recent public hearing on the tariff petition. “The department will initiate a comprehensive verification exercise after the revised tariff structure…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday flagged off vehicles carrying relief material to Punjab and Chhattisgarh, in addition to the ₹5 crore financial aid announced earlier from the CM’s Relief Fund. Sawant said the recent natural calamities have severely affected lakhs of families and livelihoods in the two states. “While authorities continue their tireless efforts on the ground, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters in Punjab and Chhattisgarh. Our humble efforts are meant to share their pain and their courage as they rebuild their lives,” the CM stated.