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New Delhi: United States Vice President JD Vance has described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “tough negotiator,” while expressing optimism about an impending trade agreement between India and the US. Speaking to Fox News on Thursday, Vance said negotiations with India were progressing well as both nations look to avoid high reciprocal tariffs announced earlier this month by President Donald Trump. “Modi, the Prime Minister, is a tough negotiator, but we’re going to rebalance that relationship,” Vance remarked, adding that India is likely to be among the first nations to finalize a deal with Washington. India is one…

New Delhi: In a decisive move following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, India has banned all imports from Pakistan, citing national security and public policy concerns. The Ministry of Commerce announced that the restriction takes immediate effect and applies to all goods, whether directly or indirectly originating from Pakistan, including those already in transit. The official notification states: “Direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable or otherwise permitted, shall be prohibited with immediate effect, until further orders.” Any exception will require prior government approval. The Wagah-Attari border,…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The growing circulation of counterfeit Rs 500 notes has caused alarm among the public and business owners along the coastal belt of Salcete, with many shopkeepers and traders expressing concerns over the increasing use of fake currency in everyday transactions. A recent incident highlighted these worries when the owner of a liquor shop in Benaulim filed a formal complaint with the Colva police on May 1, after discovering a counterfeit Rs 500 note during the day’s cash tally. The shopkeeper initially mistook the note for a genuine one, but further inspection revealed inconsistencies in its texture and…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: In a shocking development from Mungul, Fatorda, Krishna, a 38-year-old man, has been remanded to seven days of police custody following the suspected murder of his 28-year-old wife, Karishma, at their home. The incident has shaken the local community, and police are actively continuing their investigation. Authorities have not yet revealed the motive behind the crime, and forensic teams are working to gather evidence from the crime scene. Krishna was brought before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) in Margao, where police requested his custody for further interrogation and to collect additional evidence. The tragic incident has…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has rejected the appeal filed by former Chief Minister Churchill Alemao, seeking to stop the release of the film Costao, produced by Bhanushali Studios Limited and Bombay Fables Motion Pictures. Alemao had requested a temporary injunction to prevent further production and release of the movie, claiming it was defamatory to him and his family. He argued that the film was based on an incomplete account of a real-life event involving him and would harm his public image, reputation, and political standing. In his petition, Alemao also demanded compensation of Rs 100…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: The Shree Lairai Saunsthan’s Kaul Prasad ritual, which attracts large crowds every year, has again come under scrutiny after a recent incident on Day 5 of the event. Dinanath Gaonkar, the President of the Saunsthan, has urged both dhonds (priests) and devotees to cooperate in managing crowd sizes and preventing future incidents. In his statement today, Gaonkar expressed concern over the growing number of attendees during the ongoing ritual. He particularly pointed to the overcrowding that typically occurs on Day 5, warning that it could lead to dangerous situations if not properly managed. “Dhonds and devotees must…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Central Government, through the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has notified a significant amendment to the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008. Titled the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2024, this revision strengthens the existing health warning requirements on all tobacco product packaging. According to the amendment, the textual health warning “TOBACCO CAUSES PAINFUL DEATH” must now appear in white font colour on a red background. Additionally, the cessation message “QUIT TODAY CALL 1800-11-2356” must be displayed in white font on a black background. These specifications…