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New Delhi: As the Congress sharpens its attack on the Modi government over Operation Sindoor, internal rifts within the party have begun to surface, creating discomfort for the Opposition bloc during the high-stakes parliamentary debate. Senior Congress MP and former Union Minister Manish Tewari stirred fresh controversy on Monday with a cryptic post on social media, referencing the iconic patriotic song “Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet Sada…” from the film Purab Aur Pachhim. “Bharat ka rehne waala hoon, Bharat ki baat sunata hoon. Jai Hind,” he wrote on X, along with a screenshot of a report questioning why he and…

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday launched a strong counterattack against the Opposition in Parliament, accusing it of undermining the success of Operation Sindoor, which was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Singh said that while it was the Opposition’s duty to question the government on important national issues, their priorities often appeared misplaced. “Some Opposition members kept asking how many of our planes were shot down, but never asked how many Pakistani planes we shot down,” Singh said. He added pointedly, “Ask instead…

New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough in India’s counter-terrorism efforts, the bodies of three slain terrorists—Suleiman Shah, Jibran, and Hamza Afghani—have been identified following a high-precision joint operation in Kashmir’s Dachigam forest region. All three were Pakistani nationals and active operatives of the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), sources confirmed. Among the dead is Suleiman Shah, believed to be the mastermind behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. He was killed along with two of his close associates during ‘Operation Mahadev,’ a carefully coordinated assault by the Indian Army based on a combination of human and technical intelligence. According to…

By Aires Rodrigues Migration is a global phenomenon that has existed since time immemorial. Human beings move from one part of a country to another or from one part of the world to another. This happens for a variety of reasons. The most important reasons are undoubtedly a quest for a better economic future and increased safety coupled with the peace of mind brought about by the adherence to the rule of law. Just like humans, birds and animals too migrate regularly every year, whether in keeping with the changing weather patterns or in search of better pastures. People…

The effectiveness of grassroots governance in India hinges on the strength and reliability of the Panchayati Raj system. At the heart of this system are Panchayat Secretaries—officials entrusted with critical administrative responsibilities that directly impact rural populations. Unfortunately, a growing concern has surfaced across many regions: the dismal attendance and inadequate performance of Panchayat Secretaries. The implications of their absenteeism and disengagement from core duties are not only administrative but also social, as they erode public trust and hamper developmental initiatives at the village level. One of the most pressing issues is the chronic absence of Panchayat Secretaries from their…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant move aimed at easing procedural delays, the Department of Urban Development has issued a circular simplifying the process for obtaining repair permissions for existing single dwelling units or structures. According to the circular dated July 23, 2025, the Commissioner of the Corporation of the City of Panaji and Chief Officers of Municipal Councils have been directed to grant repair permissions within three working days of receiving an application. This applies only to legally existing and registered single dwelling units that have paid house tax for the last five years. To seek permission, applicants must…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a major relief to families seeking individual access to basic amenities, the Directorate of Municipal Administration has directed all urban local bodies in Goa to simplify the process of issuing separate or bifurcated house numbers for portions of existing dwelling houses. The circular, dated July 23, 2025, highlights that many applicants have been facing hardships in securing separate house numbers, which in turn deprives them of individual water and electricity connections. The issue mainly affects nuclear families living within a common household who wish to establish a separate identity for taxation and utility purposes. According to…