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New Delhi: A series of recent maritime disasters, including the fire on MV Wan Hai 503 and the sinking of MSC Elsa 3, have exposed alarming gaps in global shipping regulations—especially the misuse of Flags of Convenience (FoC), which Indian authorities say are no longer just regulatory loopholes, but deliberate tools to evade accountability. According to high-level government sources, India is bearing mounting ecological and social costs due to foreign-flagged vessels mishandled under lax oversight. These ships often bypass strict regulations by registering under FoC states such as Panama, Liberia, and the Marshall Islands—nations that offer minimal supervision in exchange…

New Delhi: The Finance Ministry has categorically denied online reports suggesting that the government is planning to impose a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, calling such claims “false, baseless, and misleading.” In an official statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry said, “Speculation and claims that the MDR will be charged on UPI transactions are completely false. Such baseless and sensational speculation creates unnecessary uncertainty, fear, and suspicion among citizens.” The clarification came amid social media chatter and unverified reports claiming that MDR would be levied on high-value UPI payments. MDR is a fee paid by…

Lucknow: On the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly condemned child labour, calling it a “curse” that has no place in a just society. He urged citizens to take collective responsibility in ensuring that every child has access to education, safety, dignity, and moral values. Posting on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said, “Child labour is a curse, it cannot be accepted! Let us, on this World Day Against Child Labour, pledge to connect every child with education, safety, dignity, and values.” He emphasized that eliminating child labour requires widespread…

New Delhi: Bangladesh’s interim leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has expressed concern over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s continued public messaging from India, calling it a source of political instability in post-Hasina Bangladesh. Speaking at Chatham House in London, Yunus revealed that he personally requested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevent Ms Hasina from addressing Bangladeshis via social media. Yunus alleged that despite her ousting in August 2024, Ms Hasina—who took refuge in India—continues to broadcast speeches online through platforms like YouTube and Facebook, which he claims are stoking public anger and risking unrest back home.…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Chief Minister has announced a series of measures to address illegal parking and improve public transport infrastructure across the state. “Many vehicles are parked along roadsides, especially after road widening. Any vehicle found parked for more than 8 days will be issued a notice and dumped in the government scrapyard. Owners will not be allowed to make any claims,” the CM warned. He also directed authorities to remove all unauthorized roadside garages, adding that strict action will be taken in areas like Margao if parking and garage norms are not followed. To enhance connectivity in rural areas,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A long-pending demand of the villagers of Borimol and Talem in Gaondongrim was fulfilled with the inauguration of a new footbridge over the Bhandara at Borimol on Wednesday. The ₹5 lakh project was inaugurated by Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar, in the presence of Satoli ward panch Sarita Gaonkar, Nanem panch and Canacona BJP Mandal president Prabhakar Gaonkar, WRD officials, and a large number of villagers. “This demand goes back 40–50 years. I remember people raising it even during the time of Vasu Paiek Gaonkar. Sadly, a schoolgirl once lost her life while…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: A major house break-in was reported in Cuncolim on Tuesday, where unidentified miscreants allegedly stole gold ornaments and cash worth approximately ₹15 lakh from a local residence. According to the complaint filed by Santana Dias, a resident of Cuncolim, the incident occurred on June 10 when unknown individuals broke open the main door lock of the house and gained unlawful entry. The accused then reportedly accessed the metal cupboard lockers and decamped with valuables, including gold jewelry and cash. The theft came to light when Dias discovered the break-in upon returning home and immediately alerted the Cuncolim…