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New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday announced the construction of a memorial at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam to honour the 26 victims of the April 22 terror attack. Speaking at a gathering of tour and travel operators, Abdullah confirmed that the state cabinet had given in-principle approval to the Public Works Department to begin work on the memorial. “We have been discussing this from day one. A memorial will be built at Baisaran for the 26 innocent lives lost – a lasting tribute and a reminder that they will never be forgotten,” he said. The…

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to meet leading representatives of India Inc today, May 27, as part of the Centre’s renewed push to reform the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system under the proposed GST 2.0 framework, according to a report by Moneycontrol citing government sources. The meeting is expected to feature comprehensive presentations from top industry stakeholders outlining their proposals and expectations for the next phase of GST reforms. Senior government officials — including secretaries from the Finance Ministry, officials from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran — are also…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Minister Govind Gaude has clarified that his recent remarks at the Prerana Divas event were misinterpreted by sections of the media, emphasizing that he has never spoken ill of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and considers him a “good friend.” “My statement was misinterpreted. I have never said anything wrong about the CM. We share mutual respect, and I’ve already spoken to him personally about the matter,” Gaude said, addressing the controversy that arose following his comments during the event. Gaude added that he met the Chief Minister to explain the context of his remarks, which were…

Bengaluru: A political tussle is brewing between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh over the proposed expansion of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s premier aerospace and defence manufacturer. The controversy began after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu proposed setting up a new greenfield HAL facility in his state, sparking concerns in Karnataka about a potential shift of key defence manufacturing operations. Naidu recently met with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, offering 10,000 acres of land in Lepakshi — just 70 km from the Andhra-Karnataka border — to house future HAL facilities. The proposed site is being pitched for upcoming defence…

New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, currently leading a multi-party parliamentary delegation as part of India’s diplomatic outreach post-Operation Sindoor, has come under fire from within his own party for allegedly echoing the rhetoric of the ruling BJP. Tharoor, known for his oratory and diplomatic credentials, is spearheading a government-mandated delegation to several countries, including the United States, Guyana, and Panama, to present India’s counter-terrorism narrative following the latest military strikes against Pakistan-based terror infrastructure. During his visit to Panama, Tharoor condemned Pakistan for its ongoing support of cross-border terrorism, stating that recent military responses have demonstrated a shift in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has raised concerns over Goa’s rising road fatalities, revealing that the state loses at least one life every day to road accidents—totaling over 365 deaths annually. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Driver Sensitisation Tab Lab held at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) near the KTC bus stand in Panaji. Sawant pointed out a stark contrast in public attitudes toward safety, saying, “We were extremely cautious during COVID-19, but we don’t show the same concern for road safety.” The newly introduced ‘Wrong Side of the Road’ initiative is aimed at addressing…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: A 12-year-old girl tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run accident on Tuesday night along the Peddem-Mapusa stretch of NH-66. The incident occurred around 7:45 pm while the child was playing with friends on the service road near the highway. She reportedly stepped onto the main road and was struck by a speeding two-wheeler. The girl was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to her injuries despite efforts by medical personnel. Mapusa Police launched an immediate investigation and managed to trace the motorcycle involved. It was found to have been ridden by a 16-year-old minor, who…