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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Human Rights Commission has stepped into the controversy surrounding delays in issuing income certificates at the Chimbel Village Panchayat by initiating suo motu proceedings over the matter. The Commission acted following media reports highlighting protests by local residents against the alleged administrative standstill affecting the issuance of income certificates. Taking note of the situation, the Commission observed that the issue appeared to involve concerns linked to citizens’ rights and access to essential public services. As part of the proceedings registered under Case No. 39/2026, notices have been issued to the Director of the Directorate of…

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of a large scale paper leak and serious irregularities that have triggered a nationwide controversy. The decision came after preliminary verification reportedly found evidence supporting claims that portions of the question paper had been leaked before the examination. Fresh dates for the re examination are expected to be announced within the next seven to ten days, leaving more than 22 lakh medical aspirants across the country in uncertainty. NTA Director General Abhishek Singh stated that investigators found similarities between questions circulating…

New Delhi: The Yamuna continues to remain heavily polluted across major stretches flowing through Delhi despite the capital recording significantly above normal rainfall this year, according to the latest findings released by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee. The latest “Water Quality Status of River Yamuna” report, based on water samples collected on April 7, 2026, shows that while a few sections of the river recorded slight improvement compared to last year, overall pollution levels remain far beyond permissible limits in most downstream areas. Delhi experienced one of its wettest Aprils in recent years, with data from the India Meteorological Department…

New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday strongly objected to the process adopted for selecting the next director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, accusing the government of turning the selection exercise into a mere formality and denying the opposition a meaningful role. During a high powered committee meeting chaired by Narendra Modi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha submitted a detailed two page dissent note, stating that he did not wish to participate in what he described as a “biased exercise”. The selection panel, which met at the Prime Minister’s residence at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s ongoing private forest identification exercise has expanded further, with a government-appointed review committee detecting an additional 37.36 square kilometres of land that could qualify as private forest across the state. The latest findings were submitted as part of the continuing reassessment of survey holdings that had either been left out earlier or required fresh scrutiny. Officials familiar with the process said the committee carried out field inspections, satellite mapping analysis and document verification before arriving at the revised figures. The fresh addition is expected to intensify the debate surrounding private forest classification in Goa, an issue…

New Delhi: The Central government has sharply increased import duties on gold and silver, raising the effective tax on bullion imports to 15 percent from the earlier 6 percent. The move comes amid growing concerns over foreign exchange outflows and follows recent appeals by Narendra Modi urging citizens to reduce non essential gold purchases. Under the revised structure, imports of gold and silver will now attract a 10 percent basic customs duty along with a 5 percent Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess. The decision is aimed at discouraging excessive bullion imports at a time when India is attempting to conserve…

New Delhi: Narendra Modi has directed a major reduction in the number of vehicles used in his official convoy, ordering a 50 percent cut as part of a broader push towards austerity, fuel conservation and responsible resource management. The Prime Minister has also instructed the Special Protection Group, which handles his security arrangements, to increase the use of electric vehicles in the convoy. However, he reportedly emphasised that no new vehicles should be purchased specifically for this transition, signalling a focus on optimisation rather than additional expenditure. Officials indicated that the SPG has already begun implementing the changes while ensuring…