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New Delhi: In a fresh development amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Army apprehended a Pakistani national near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The arrest comes shortly after a Pakistani Ranger was detained in Rajasthan, just days following the capture of a Border Security Force (BSF) constable, Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had inadvertently crossed into Pakistani territory in April and was taken into custody. The situation along the border remains volatile, with cross-border firing reported for the 12th consecutive night. Incidents of small-arms fire have…

New Delhi: In a significant boost to India’s undersea warfare capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted validation trials of an indigenously developed multi-influence ground mine (MIGM) — a sophisticated underwater weapon system designed to target modern stealth ships and submarines. The advanced naval mine was tested in a “combat firing” trial using reduced explosives, with the DRDO sharing visuals of a controlled underwater detonation. The MIGM has been developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with other DRDO labs. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the…

Team Goemkarponn Shirgao: Following the tragic stampede at the Shree Devi Lairai temple in Shirgao on May 2 that claimed the lives of seven devotees, the Goa Foundation has issued a strongly worded statement mourning the victims and criticising the state government’s handling of both the festival and the region’s long-standing environmental degradation. The incident, which occurred during the annual Lairai Jatra that draws over one million devotees over five days, is currently under official investigation. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant visited the injured and expressed condolences. However, the Goa Foundation has called for deeper introspection, linking the tragedy to…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday morning for a high-level briefing amid escalating tensions with Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 civilians dead, making it the worst attack in India since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. This is the second meeting between the Prime Minister and the NSA in 48 hours and comes just a day before a countrywide civil defence drill is set to take place—a move not seen since the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The drill, directed by the Centre, aims to strengthen preparedness in the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Captain of Ports Department has announced seasonal restrictions in Goa as part of safety measures under the Goa Ports Rules, 1983, with the onset of the annual foul season. Effective 00:00 hrs on May 21, 2025, the Aguada Sand Bar will be closed to all inland traffic vessels. The restriction will remain in place until further notice, as rough sea conditions during this period pose navigational risks. In addition, from June 1, 2025, several key navigational aids—namely the lighthouses at Malim, Campal, Tejo Front, Tejo Rear, Reis Magos, and the Aguada Beacon—will cease functioning temporarily. These…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A farm laborer allegedly murdered his brother-in-law, Deepak Tirkey, on Monday night in Codar, Khandepar, in a case that has shocked the local community. Both the accused and the deceased are originally from Jharkhand and were working together on a local farm. According to police sources, the two were reportedly under the influence of alcohol when an argument escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in Deepak Tirkey’s death. The accused, whose identity has not yet been officially disclosed, was apprehended shortly after the incident. A police team from Ponda is conducting further investigations, and the body has…

Team Goemkarponn Sangolda: A container truck transporting raw materials overturned at a sharp bend in Sangolda on Tuesday morning, causing a brief disruption in traffic but resulting in no injuries. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the driver appeared to lose control of the vehicle while navigating the curve. The truck subsequently collided with a roadside electrical unit before toppling onto its side. The incident, though not fatal, raised serious concerns among local residents, who pointed to ongoing road excavation work as a major contributing factor. According to locals, the road had recently been dug up for utility-related work, leaving…