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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Legislative Assembly witnessed repeated disruptions as Opposition MLAs protested Minister for Town and Country Planning (TCP) Vishwajit Rane’s refusal to answer questions related to land conversion and Section 39A, citing the matter as sub judice. Tensions flared when Rane declined to respond to specific queries, invoking legal restrictions. His stance triggered strong objections from the Opposition, who rushed to the Well of the House demanding accountability. Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao asserted that legislators have both the constitutional right and duty to discuss issues of public interest. “We are well within our rights to…

New Delhi: A major aviation tragedy struck Russia’s Far East on Thursday when an An-24 passenger aircraft operated by Angara Airlines disappeared shortly before its scheduled landing in Tynda, a remote town near the China-Russia border. The plane, carrying 49 people—including 43 passengers (five of them children) and six crew members—lost contact with air traffic control as it approached the Amur region destination. Authorities later confirmed that debris from the aircraft was discovered in eastern Amur. Though several reports claimed there were no survivors, officials have yet to issue an official confirmation regarding casualties. The local emergencies ministry stated that…

New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has staunchly defended the Centre-backed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s voter rolls, dismissing opposition claims of voter suppression ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Addressing the controversy, Kumar emphasized the constitutional duty of the Election Commission to maintain a clean and accurate electoral roll. “How can we allow fake votes in the name of dead, migrated, or foreign voters? This cleanup is essential to uphold the integrity of India’s democracy,” he said. The Election Commission revealed that around 56 lakh names are being marked for deletion, including 20 lakh deceased voters, 28…

LONDON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the UK today for his fourth visit since taking office, where he is expected to seal a landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The long-awaited deal, the first major bilateral trade agreement India is signing with a developed country in over a decade, is aimed at doubling bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030. Here are the key highlights of the agreement and its broader impact: The FTA, formally titled the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, will be signed in London in the presence of PM Modi…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The state of Goa’s tourism sector came under discussion in the Assembly, with Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte asserting steady growth in the industry, even as some Opposition MLAs raised queries over data transparency and called for visa reforms. Refuting claims of a slump, Minister Khaunte said tourism in the state has witnessed a revival, backed by strategic initiatives at both the state and central levels. “Hotel occupancy has ranged between 70% and 100% over the past six months, and several international charter routes—from countries like Kazakhstan, Poland, and Uzbekistan—have resumed operations following our focused roadshows and promotions,”…

Canberra: A Hindu temple in Melbourne’s Boronia suburb has been defaced with racist graffiti in what authorities are calling a disturbing act of hate. The slur “Go Home Brown C**t” was spray-painted on the Swaminarayan Temple on July 21, with similar messages found at two nearby Asian-owned restaurants, according to a report by The Australia Today. Makrand Bhagwat, President of the Hindu Council of Australia, condemned the act, calling it “heartbreaking” for the temple’s volunteers and worshippers. “Our temple is a place of peace, devotion, and unity. It’s where we come together to celebrate our faith and culture. To see…

New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation has sent shockwaves through political and constitutional circles. Officially attributed to health reasons, the move is widely seen as the result of deepening tensions between Dhankhar and the Modi government, with insiders pointing to a breakdown in trust and a widening rift over the past year. When Dhankhar was elevated to the Vice Presidency in 2022, he was viewed as a loyalist of the Modi government — assertive, articulate, and politically sharp. His tenure as Governor of West Bengal, marked by frequent clashes with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, had already earned him…