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Chorao: A vibrant evening of celebration, entertainment, and community spirit awaits as the parishioners of Our Lady of Grace Church, Madel (Chorao) present the first-ever Fiesta de Graça, taking place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM onwards at the Royal Grace open-air hall within the church compound. Held in conjunction with the church’s annual feast, Fiesta de Graça promises to be a one-of-a-kind event for Chorao island, offering an exciting blend of music, dance, comedy, games, authentic Goan food and drinks, and a host of surprise prizes for all ages. The electrifying evening will be hosted by the…

New Delhi: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose sharply by $4.553 billion, reaching $690.617 billion for the week ending May 9, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported on Friday. The surge was largely attributed to a significant increase in gold reserves. In contrast, the previous week saw a decline of $2.065 billion, bringing total reserves to $686.064 billion. Despite the recent fluctuations, the reserves remain close to the record high of $704.885 billion, achieved in September 2024. According to RBI data, gold reserves saw a substantial increase of $4.518 billion, reaching $86.337 billion, marking the primary contributor to the week’s…

New Delhi: Turkey’s flourishing luxury wedding industry is facing a major setback after diplomatic tensions with India led to mass cancellations of Indian destination weddings, potentially causing losses of up to $90 million. The crisis stems from Turkey’s public support for Pakistan during the India-Pakistan conflict following Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. The political stance has triggered a boycott by Indian families and wedding planners, disrupting what had become a lucrative segment of Turkey’s tourism industry. “Indian wedding travellers contribute over $140 million annually to Turkey’s tourism economy, and the impact of this shift is seismic,” said Nikhil Mahajan,…

New Delhi: Turkey-based aviation services provider Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the Indian government’s decision to revoke its security clearance, which was canceled on grounds of national security. The Centre’s move came in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s cross-border anti-terror campaign, and amid heightened diplomatic tensions, following Turkey’s open support for Pakistan during the conflict. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) issued the revocation order on Thursday, affecting Celebi’s operations at nine major Indian airports, including Delhi, Bengaluru, and Goa. Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation…

By Pradeep Padgaokar The recent statement by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant regarding the Kala Academy repairs has stirred significant debate. On Friday, the CM declared that the shoddy work at this prominent cultural venue must be rectified by the contractor at zero cost to the government. He further said that once the contractor completes the corrective work, they would be blacklisted. While the CM’s words seem decisive, they also serve as a tacit acknowledgement of deeper problems – chiefly, that the initial work was sub-standard and possibly marred by corruption. To openly admit that the contractor must redo…

New Delhi: In a swift move following the revocation of security clearance for Turkey-based Çelebi Ground Handling India Pvt Ltd, Indian aviation authorities have handed over ground handling operations at Mumbai Airport to domestic firm Indothai. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) signed an agreement with Indothai on Friday, just a day after it cancelled Celebi’s security permit, citing national security concerns. The transition involves Indothai taking charge of Celebi’s staff and assets at the airport. BCAS Revokes Celebi’s Permit Over National Security BCAS revoked Celebi’s clearance on Thursday, effective immediately, stating that the decision was made “in the…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed Operation Sindoor as a clear demonstration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decisive leadership, the precision of Indian intelligence agencies, and the exceptional capabilities of the armed forces. Speaking at the inauguration of an upgraded Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) in Delhi—designed to bolster intelligence coordination—Shah said, “Operation Sindoor is a unique symbol of Prime Minister Modi’s firm political will, the precise intelligence of our agencies, and the unmatched strike capability of our three armed forces.” The MAC, operating under the Intelligence Bureau, was originally established after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks to…