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New Delhi: Tension prevailed in parts of Murshidabad on Friday after clashes broke out during Ram Navami processions, with incidents of stone pelting, vandalism and arson reported from several locations. Police said the violence was reported from areas including Jangipur and Raghunathganj, where security forces have been deployed in large numbers to prevent further escalation. Officials stated that no arrests had been made at the time of the report. According to police, the situation turned volatile when an altercation during a procession escalated into clashes between two groups. Participants in a large procession were heading towards Mackenzie Park…

New Delhi: Former KP Sharma Oli has been arrested in connection with last year’s deadly youth protests in Nepal, a development that comes just a day after Balendra Shah was sworn in as the country’s new prime minister. Police detained Oli from his residence in Gundu in Bhaktapur district as part of an investigation into the violent crackdown during the anti corruption demonstrations led largely by young protesters. Authorities also took into custody former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak in connection with the same case. Officials confirmed that both leaders were arrested as part of legal proceedings related to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a bid to tackle hoarding and ensure public safety, Goa authorities have banned the sale of petrol and diesel in loose quantities at fuel stations. District Collectors on Friday directed that fuel be dispensed strictly into vehicle tanks, prohibiting filling in cans, bottles, or any containers brought by customers. Petrol pump dealers across the state have been instructed to adhere to the order and follow all prescribed safety norms. Officials cautioned that any breach would invite stringent action under various laws, including the Essential Commodities Act, the Petroleum Act and Rules, and relevant provisions of…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: The investigation into the alleged sex scandal involving Soham Naik is intensifying, with the Crime Branch already registering four FIRs and preparing to add another based on fresh victim statements. Officials have so far documented statements from two victims, while testimonies from at least three more individuals — reportedly siblings — are currently being recorded. This development संकेत that the case could expand further as more accounts come to light. According to sources, Naik is accused of deceiving multiple women by promising marriage and then exploiting them after gaining their trust. An officer involved in the…

New Delhi: A phone conversation between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict involving Iran reportedly included the participation of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. The call took place earlier this week and marked the first direct interaction between the two leaders since military strikes involving Israel and the United States targeted Iran on February 28, escalating tensions in West Asia. The conversation focused on the evolving regional situation and its wider global implications. According to officials cited in the report, Musk joined the discussion between the two leaders, an uncommon development given that conversations between heads…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move aimed at speeding up piped natural gas (PNG) rollout and streamlining infrastructure works, the Goa government has established a high-level Coordination Committee and appointed the Public Works Department (PWD) as the sole authority for granting road-cutting permissions. The decision follows directions from the Centre to accelerate approvals for PNG projects and is expected to ease delays that have affected the ongoing 16-km gas pipeline expansion in Tiswadi and Ponda. For weeks, the project had slowed due to pending clearances for road excavation. As per a recent notification, the PWD will now function as…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Union government has sanctioned Rs 12.40 crore to Goa as the first instalment of untied grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC) for the financial year 2024–25, aimed at boosting grassroots governance and rural infrastructure. As per official information, the funds will benefit both District Panchayats in the state along with 191 eligible Gram Panchayats. The allocation is meant to support local development initiatives, particularly in areas such as sanitation, water supply, and other essential civic services. This latest release comes after the Centre last month disbursed Rs 18.61 crore, which had been pending under…