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Mysore: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state government is seriously evaluating relocating the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium following a tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations, which left 11 people dead on June 4. Expressing deep personal sorrow, the chief minister revealed that authorities are exploring long-term safety measures, including the possibility of moving the stadium to a less congested site outside Bengaluru. He affirmed that five police officers have been suspended over security lapses, and the state intelligence chief and his political secretary have been replaced as part of the government’s response. Siddaramaiah defended the administration, stating that while…

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Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): On Monday, the MSC IRINA—the largest container ship in the world by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity—made a historic arrival at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. Operated by the Adani Group and inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on May 2, the port welcomed the vessel amid a carefully coordinated berthing process. At approximately 399.9 m long and 61.3 m wide—nearly four times the length of a FIFA football pitch—and boasting a capacity of 24,346 TEUs, MSC IRINA now holds the record for the world’s highest-capacity container vessel. Designed for the Asia–Europe shipping route, this Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV) represents a significant…

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored that the past 11 years have transformed India into not only the world’s fastest-growing major economy but also a prominent global voice on critical fronts such as climate action and digital innovation. Highlighting the completion of the first year of his third term, Modi credited this rapid, people-centric progress to “the blessings and collective participation of 140 crore Indians,” driven by the guiding mantra “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas”. A key message he shared emphasized that 60 per cent of his current Union ministers come from SC, ST, and OBC…

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New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday described the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership—since Modi first took oath on May 26, 2014—as a “golden period” characterized by unwavering dedication to public service, economic revival, social justice, cultural resurgence, and national security. In an X post celebrating this milestone, Shah wrote, “The historic 11 years of the Modi Government have been a golden period of resolve, endeavour and dedication towards public service,” adding that this era has ushered India into a new age of economic resurgence, social equity, cultural pride, and strengthened national security. To mark the…

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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: An unidentified man, aged between 50 and 55 years, was brought dead to the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) in Margao by the 108 emergency services, police have confirmed. Upon receiving information from the SGDH Casualty, police visited the hospital and conducted preliminary enquiries. It was revealed that the deceased was a beggar and chronic alcoholic, who was known to sleep on the footpaths in the area. The body has been preserved at SGDH for medico-legal formalities and identification. Further investigation is being carried out by PSI Sameer Gaonkar of Margao Town Police Station.

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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goan Seamen Association of India (GSAI) has issued a notice urging all beneficiaries of the Goa Seafarers Welfare Pension Scheme—including retired seafarers and widows—to link their Aadhaar numbers with their bank accounts to ensure smooth and timely pension payments. According to GSAI President Frank Viegas, the Department of Finance, Government of Goa, has mandated through a recent circular (Ref No. MISC/6/4/2021-Fin (Bud)/part/17600) that all pension disbursements under state welfare schemes must be processed only via Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB) system. Beneficiaries without Aadhaar-linked accounts risk non-payment of their pensions. Viegas appealed…

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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: An outstation vehicle mistakenly drove over a five-step staircase inside the compound of St. Theresa of Jesus Church at Chaudi on Saturday evening after blindly following Google Maps directions. The car, a white vehicle bearing registration TS09 FR3608, entered the church compound via the correct right-side access road. However, while attempting to exit onto the main NH-66 road, the driver tried to descend the compound’s front porch staircase, designed only for pedestrian use. The five-step staircase connects the elevated church compound to NH-66 below. The car’s front caught on the last step, trapping the vehicle and causing…

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