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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Friday informed the Assembly that the state government is providing various subsidies to boost the agriculture and horticulture sectors in Goa, with an emphasis on mechanisation, manual paddy transplantation, and promotion of local crops like the Mankurad mango. Highlighting increased financial assistance to farmers, the Chief Minister said the number of Kisan Credit Cards issued has doubled, giving farmers easier access to credit. He also noted that payments to farmers have steadily increased, particularly in the horticulture sector, which is witnessing higher participation from Goans due to its profitability. Dr. Sawant…

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has expanded its investigation into alleged financial irregularities connected to the Anil Ambani business group, now focusing on a parallel probe involving a fake bank guarantee worth Rs 68.2 crore. On Thursday evening, the agency carried out search operations at four locations — three in Bhubaneswar and one in Kolkata — linked to Biswal Tradelink Pvt Ltd, a little-known company now under the scanner for allegedly running a network of shell firms and issuing forged bank guarantees in exchange for commissions. Investigators have uncovered that Biswal Tradelink Pvt Ltd allegedly issued a fraudulent bank…

NEw Delhi: India’s space capabilities received a major boost with the successful launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite—the most expensive civilian Earth observation satellite ever built, valued at $1.3 billion. The satellite was launched aboard India’s GSLV F-16 rocket from Sriharikota, marking a landmark moment in Indo-US space collaboration. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan described the mission as a “highly satisfying and exciting moment”, reflecting on both the technical achievement and the emotional journey that led to liftoff. “Each launch is important, and since it was a new vehicle configuration for us, I was a little tense.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a major step towards investor protection, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has launched a nationwide investor awareness campaign titled #SEBIvsSCAM. The initiative is designed to educate retail investors about financial scams and promote safer investment practices, reinforcing SEBI’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of the investing public. The campaign comes at a time when digital financial frauds are growing in complexity and frequency. Fraudsters are leveraging advanced technologies such as deepfake videos, fake trading apps, and deceptive social media tips to lure investors. Common scams…

The order said that goods from all other countries not listed in an annex would be subject to a 10 per cent US tariff rate. New Delhi: In a sweeping move to reshape global trade in favor of American businesses, former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order imposing revised import tariffs on dozens of countries. The updated list raises duties as high as 50% on certain goods, with India retaining a 25% tariff while Pakistan sees a significant reduction—from 29% to 19%. The new tariff rates, which range from 10% to 50%, will take effect in…

New Delhi: India has reportedly shelved plans to purchase advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets from the United States following former President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian exports. Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, stated that New Delhi is now unlikely to proceed with any major defence procurements from the US in the near future. The development comes after Trump declared that India would face steep tariffs starting August 1, accusing the country of maintaining excessively high tariffs and non-monetary trade barriers. “India is our friend, but their trade practices have made business very difficult.…

The passage of the Goa Land Revenue Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, marks a major turning point in the state’s long and often contentious history of land rights. By introducing Section 38A, the government has attempted to provide long-awaited legal relief to thousands of Goan families who have built homes on government or granted land before February 28, 2014. On paper, the intent is commendable: to regularise homes that have stood for decades, offering legal protection to families who might otherwise be living in bureaucratic limbo. However, while the legislation provides much-needed clarity and security, it also raises important questions…