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India’s aviation sector has recorded 65 in-flight engine shutdowns over the last five years and 11 Mayday calls in just the past 17 months, raising concerns over aircraft safety and operational reliability in the country. The data, compiled from civil aviation records, highlights both mid-air and take-off engine failures. On average, at least one engine malfunction is occurring every month. Notably, these numbers do not include high-profile incidents such as the recent Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 or a domestic IndiGo flight that was diverted due to operational issues. In all recorded engine shutdown cases, pilots…

NEW DELHI: A high-level Indian delegation from the Commerce Ministry has arrived in Washington this week for a fresh round of negotiations on the long-anticipated Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States. The four-day dialogue, which began on Monday, is expected to cover several sensitive sectors, with both countries aiming to finalize an interim pact before the U.S. deadline of August 1. According to official sources, India’s chief negotiator and Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Rajesh Agrawal, will join the talks on Wednesday, adding momentum to the ongoing discussions. India’s deputy chief negotiator is already in Washington…

BEIJING: In a significant diplomatic development, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday, marking his first official visit to China since the deadly Galwan Valley clashes in June 2020 that severely strained India-China relations. Jaishankar’s visit comes in the backdrop of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Conclave, where he is representing India. Along with his counterparts from other SCO member nations, the Indian foreign minister called on President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in the Chinese capital. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Dr.…

New Delhi: Tesla has officially made its debut in India with the launch of its first showroom in Mumbai and the introduction of its all-electric SUV, the Model Y. Located in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), the 4,000-square-foot space marks the American EV giant’s first physical footprint in the country. Known as the Tesla Experience Centre, the showroom is expected to be the first of several across major Indian cities, with New Delhi likely next in line. This move is seen as a strategic entry by Tesla to tap into emerging markets amid a global slowdown in EV demand…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) MLA Viresh Borkar has lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its continued support and silence over the controversial Marina project at Nauxim. Borkar accused the BJP of disregarding local sentiments and pushing ahead with the proposed project despite strong opposition from villagers. “The BJP has once again shown its disregard for the will of the people by backing a project that locals have vocally opposed,” he said. He also questioned the silence of local BJP leaders, particularly Silveira and the St. Andre BJP Mandal, alleging their inaction amounted to a…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: In a proactive move to safeguard traditional community lands, the Loliem-Polem Communidade has identified 79 illegal houses and encroachments across multiple survey areas in Dapot and Madditalap. Terming it a “significant step” to uphold the integrity of communidade lands, the body has appealed for cooperation from all stakeholders in enforcing the law. Acting on directives from the High Court of Bombay at Goa to remove encroachments from communidade lands, a team appointed by the communidade surveyed plots under Survey Nos. 358/1, 355, 351, and 350, uncovering widespread illegal occupation. “Based on our records, 79 encroachments have been…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: In a moment of immense pride for Shree Mallikarjun Higher Secondary School, Char-Rasta, and the entire Canacona taluka, student Anamika Kumari has emerged as the state topper in Geography in the Goa Board HSSC examinations, scoring an outstanding 99 out of 100 marks. Anamika’s remarkable achievement was recently recognised by Rajhauns Publications, Panaji, a reputed name in educational publishing, at a special felicitation ceremony in her honour. Originally from Bihar and residing in Goa for the past 18 years, Anamika has overcome several challenges, including economic constraints, to achieve academic excellence — notably without the support of…