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Gujarat: The aftermath of the devastating Air India crash continues to unfold as authorities intensify efforts to identify and return the mortal remains of those who perished in the tragedy. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday confirmed that DNA matches have been successfully completed for 125 victims, and the bodies of 83 individuals have already been handed over to their grieving families. The ill-fated London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed on June 12 shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, slamming into a nearby hostel complex. The tragedy claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew,…

New Delhi: India’s merchandise exports to the United States rose sharply by 16.93% in May 2025, reaching USD 8.83 billion, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce. On the other hand, imports from the US dipped by 5.76% during the same period, amounting to USD 3.62 billion. The positive trade balance with the US has contributed to a promising start to FY25 for India’s global trade outlook. Over the first two months of the financial year—April and May—India’s exports to the US grew by an impressive 21.78%, totalling USD 17.25 billion. Imports from the US in that period…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a meaningful outreach effort, Canacona Municipal Councillor Shubham Komarpant, along with Shree Ravi Charitable Trust, visited the remote village of Khotigao to distribute school bags to students and saplings to local women as part of a community upliftment initiative. Held at the Khotigao Panchayat open-air hall, the event saw the distribution of 150 school bags to children and plant saplings to women in coordination with Parvati Parivar and Adivasi Mahila Bachat Gath, Khotigao. The function was attended by former Sarpanch Umesh alias Daya Gaonkar and representatives of various local groups. Addressing the gathering, Komarpant emphasized the…

New Delhi: In a decisive move to combat the capital’s worsening air quality, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the city will soon see the deployment of 460 advanced water sprinkler machines integrated with anti-smog guns. These high-tech machines are part of a broader, year-round dust and pollution control strategy rolled out by the Delhi government. Speaking after a demonstration of the new equipment at the Delhi Secretariat, CM Gupta said that the initiative is a key component of the city’s fight against air pollution and is backed by special budgetary provisions approved earlier this year. Alongside the 460…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: After sustained pressure from local citizens and civic groups, the Goa government and the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) will hold a public presentation of the Draft Master Plan 2041 for Margao city. The presentation is scheduled to take place on June 19, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Margao Municipal Council hall. Convener of the Margao Block Congress and Shadow Council for Margao, Savio Coutinho, expressed satisfaction over what he described as a “victory for public participation.” He urged all stakeholders, residents, and civil society groups to attend the presentation and assess for themselves what aspects of…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a proud moment for Goa’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, Spintly—a homegrown tech venture revolutionising access control—has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation under the Startup India Mission. The recognition was presented during the Sankalp Se Siddhi celebration, commemorating 11 years of the Modi Government and one year of Modi 3.0. The award was handed over by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, in the presence of Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte. Founded by engineers Malcolm Dsouza (CTO) and Rohin Parkar (CEO), Spintly started with a simple idea: to make access cont…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a glaring case of official negligence, a tap reportedly left open by an unidentified PWD (Water Supply) staffer caused extensive flooding in the Canacona Dy. Collectorate complex over the weekend. The incident came to light on Monday morning when staff reporting for duty found the ground and first floors of the complex inundated with water. The Zonal Agriculture Office (ZAO), the Deputy Collector’s office, and other departments were affected, with water even seen cascading down the staircase from the PWD office on the second floor. Upon opening their office, PWD staff discovered a water tap running…