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Team Goemkarponn Santa Cruz: South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes strongly criticized Santa Cruz MLA Rudolf Fernandes for what he called a “self-serving betrayal” of the people, following the latter’s recent switch to the BJP. The Congress MP accused the MLA of prioritising political gain over public interest and assured residents that the Congress party would continue to stand firmly with them. Captain Fernandes made these remarks during a visit to the Santa Cruz Village Panchayat office on Monday, where he was joined by North Goa District Congress Vice President Shri Nilesh Richard Gomes and Santa Cruz Block Congress President…

New Delhi: Russia has confirmed it will deliver the remaining two S-400 Triumf air defence systems to India by 2025-26, completing the landmark defence deal signed in 2018. The announcement comes amid renewed focus on India’s air defence capabilities following the use of the S-400 during Operation Sindoor, the country’s recent military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Roman Babushkin, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission in India, said the S-400 performed “very efficiently” during the military engagement between India and Pakistan. Speaking to PTI Videos, Babushkin also signaled a possible expansion of Indo-Russian cooperation in air defence and anti-drone technologies.…

Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam has turned dire, with over 5.35 lakh people impacted across 22 districts and the death toll rising to 11 due to floods and landslides. Two individuals remain missing, and forecasts indicate more heavy rainfall in the coming days, complicating ongoing relief and rescue operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday to assess the situation. In a post on X, Sarma said, “The Hon’ble PM expressed concern and assured full support from the Central Government for our relief and rehabilitation efforts. Grateful for his guidance and unwavering…

New Delhi: Amid mounting pressure from the Opposition to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor, government sources have said that such a demand is “not justified” with the Monsoon Session already scheduled for July. The Congress-led Opposition has been demanding a dedicated session to address recent developments around the military operation against Pakistan and comments made by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan regarding the downing of jets during the conflict. However, government officials have clarified that a special session is not on the cards at this time. Sources indicated that discussions on Operation…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The JD Design Awards 2025 lit up the Panjim Gymkhana with a vibrant showcase of creativity, innovation, and purposeful design. Organized by the JD School of Design, powered by JD Institute of Fashion Technology, the event celebrated the exceptional talent of final-year students while bringing together Goa’s creative and cultural elite. This year’s theme invited audiences to pause and reflect on the deeper narratives of identity, heritage, and sustainability. The fashion runway featured 14 evocative collections, each woven with personal stories and cultural expression. Parallelly, an impressive interior design exhibition highlighted spatial concepts rooted in biophilic design,…

New Delhi: In a scathing rebuttal to Pakistan’s latest rhetoric, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma strongly rejected claims that China could block the Brahmaputra River’s flow to India. The remarks came after Rana Ihsaan Afzal, a close aide to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, warned that India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) might set a precedent for China to choke India’s access to Brahmaputra waters. Speaking on Geo News, Afzal had suggested, “If India stops the flow to Pakistan, then China can also do the same thing. If that happens, the world will be at war.”…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A local social worker and member of the Canacona Health Committee, Shankar Naik, has alleged that he was publicly asked to leave a disaster management review meeting when he attempted to raise pressing civic concerns. The incident reportedly occurred during the Canacona Taluka Disaster Management review meeting held at the Deputy Collectorate complex on Monday. According to Naik, when Deputy Collector Prataprao Gaunkar inquired if a representative from the Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) was present to address disaster-related issues within the municipality, and found none, Naik sought permission to speak on matters such as clogged drains and…