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New Delhi: President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to India over its high tariffs, suggesting that New Delhi could face new duties ranging from 20% to 25%, as trade negotiations continue ahead of an August 1 deadline. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return from a five-day visit to Scotland, Trump said, “India has been a good friend, but India has charged basically more tariffs than almost any other country. You just can’t do that.” When asked directly if the new tariff rate could be as high as 25%, Trump replied, “I think so,” but…

New Delhi: One of the world’s strongest earthquakes since 2011 struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, triggering tsunami waves across the northern Pacific and prompting urgent warnings for regions including Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of North America. The 8.8-magnitude quake, centered roughly 119 kilometers southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, occurred at a depth of 20.7 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey initially reported an 8.0 magnitude before upgrading it to 8.8. It is the strongest quake in the area since 1952 and among the most powerful globally since Japan’s devastating 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in 2011. Tsunami sirens…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The newly formed Agonda United Sports Club recently conducted its first major activity—a five-day football coaching camp for boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years at the Agonda Ground. The camp saw the enthusiastic participation of 35 children and was led by Coach Razor Braganza, with assistance from local footballer Gilbert Fernandes. Participants were trained in basic football skills such as juggling, dribbling, passing and receiving, shooting, ball control, and warm-up drills. The training sessions also included short matches to give the children practical exposure. Several local footballers also volunteered their time to assist during the…

Team Goemkarponn Poriem: Poriem Constituency consists of 8 village panchayats, all of them are economically weak and fully dependent on GIA funds. These funds are the lifeline for the panchayats to undertake essential infrastructure and execute welfare projects. She requested the Minister Mauvin Godinho to give necessary instructions to the concerned authorities, to release GIA funds on top priority, so that developmental works can be undertaken by the Panchayats.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Minister for Tourism Shri Rohan A. Khaunte assured the Goa Legislative Assembly that steps are being taken to enhance amenities at Baina Beach, in response to concerns raised by MLA Sankalp Amonkar. The Minister informed the House that Sulabh has been instructed to activate the toilet blocks at the site. In addition, changing rooms will also be made operational to ensure convenience for beachgoers. These facilities are part of the Tourism Department’s broader objective to improve infrastructure and maintain hygiene standards across Goa’s prominent tourist locations. The Department of Tourism remains committed to enhancing visitor experience by…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a strong show of unity, concerned citizens of Canacona Taluka gathered at the Shristhal Gram Panchayat Hall on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) and unanimously resolved to oppose the inclusion of their taluka in the proposed third district unless the government convincingly explains the benefits of such a move. The meeting, attended by several prominent locals, expressed anger over the lack of consultation and participation in the decision-making process. It was alleged that the Committee formed to study the feasibility of the third district, composed solely of bureaucrats, lacked local representation and understanding of Canacona’s ground realities.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar informed the Assembly that Goa’s water demand is expected to increase by nearly 20% over the next ten years. Citing data from the Department of Drinking Water, Shirodkar said that the current requirement for piped water supply across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors stands at 695 million litres per day (MLD). This figure is projected to reach approximately 834 MLD over the next decade. Responding to a question by MLA Alexio Reginaldo Lourenco, Shirodkar highlighted several initiatives underway to strengthen and expand the State’s water infrastructure. Among the major projects in progress…