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New Delhi: In a significant ruling that touches on the boundaries of free speech and patriotism, the Allahabad High Court has held that merely expressing support for Pakistan, without any reference to India or its sovereignty, does not constitute a criminal offence under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The verdict was delivered by Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal while hearing a bail plea filed by 18-year-old Riyaz, who had been booked for an Instagram story that read: “Chahe jo ho jai support to bas… Pakistan ka karenge” (“Whatever happens, we will support only… Pakistan”). Riyaz was charged…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: People’s High School, one of Goa’s most respected educational institutions, is all set to celebrate its 90th anniversary with a year-long celebration beginning December 9, 2025, and culminating on the same date in 2026. Founded in 1936 by visionary patriot and educationist Shri Manguesh Fondu Surlacar, the school has been a beacon of inclusive and value-driven education for generations of Goans. Coincidentally, the school’s foundation day also marks the birthday of Shri Jagdish Surlacar, Shri Manguesh’s son, who carried forward his father’s legacy with great passion and foresight. Over the decades, the Surlacar family’s contribution to education…

Team Goemkarponn NEW DELHI: In a significant step toward global inclusion and accessibility, the brochure for the International Purple Fest Goa 2025 was officially released at the United Nations House in New Delhi on July 12. The event was led by Shombi Sharp, United Nations Resident Coordinator for India, and attended by key dignitaries including Subhash Phaldessai, Minister for Social Welfare, Government of Goa; Praveen Ambastha, Deputy Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities; and Guruprasad Pawaskar, Goa State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. Scheduled to be held in Goa from October 9 to 12, the 2025 edition of the Purple Fest…

MUMBAI: Elon Musk’s Tesla is finally rolling into India, with the electric vehicle (EV) giant officially teasing its long-anticipated debut this month. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Tesla dropped a sleek teaser featuring a city skyline with the words “India” and “July 2025,” signaling the brand’s entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets. The company’s first showroom in India will open on July 15 in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) — a prime business district and home to several luxury brands. The announcement has sent waves of excitement through the Indian auto community and…

SRINAGAR: In a bold and dramatic act of defiance, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah scaled the wall of the historic Martyrs’ Graveyard (Mazar-e-Shuhada) in Srinagar on Monday morning after being barred by authorities from participating in the traditional July 13 commemorations. The move came a day after the administration, led by the Lieutenant Governor, denied permission for the Martyrs’ Day observance and placed several political leaders under house arrest. Accompanied by other National Conference leaders, Abdullah drove to the graveyard, resisted attempts by police to stop him, climbed over a locked gate, and offered fatiha (prayers) to…

Team Goemkarponn MENKUREM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has reaffirmed that the Latambarcem Industrial Estate will be reserved exclusively for food processing units, ruling out the establishment of any other type of industry at the site. Speaking on the issue, Sawant said, “We have been receiving several proposals for setting up industries other than food processing, but I myself have rejected such proposals. No permission will be granted for any non-food industry at Latambarcem.” The move is part of the government’s broader vision to promote agro-based and food-related industries in Goa, while also ensuring that the estate remains aligned with its…

By Irfan Iqbal Gheta Chief Minister Nitish Babu’s Bihar is a Dry State. Consumption of alcohol is a criminal offence in Bihar. The Internet is always hungry for some out-of-the-box mistakes from celebrities and commoners alike. When these innovative or first-of-its-kind mistakes surface, creative minds get to work and start dishing out memes. The next day, we read about these memes in our national dailies. A such and such thing happened in a such and such place, inspiring a hilarious meme fest on X – formerly Twitter. Here are a few rib-tickling examples. Does it sound familiar? The latest example…