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New Delhi: An Indian delegation is set to travel to Washington next week with the objective of resolving outstanding issues ahead of the formal initiation of negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India and the United States. This move follows a recent visit by a senior US trade team to India, highlighting the accelerating momentum in discussions toward a comprehensive trade pact. India’s chief negotiator, Rajesh Agrawal, who serves as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, is expected to lead this Indian team for the forthcoming face-to-face talks, marking the first of their kind between the two…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has accused the BJP-led state government of shielding contractor MVR Infra despite repeated damage to Goa’s water infrastructure. GPCC President Amit Patkar, in a statement issued today, alleged that the latest incident at Dabolim, where a main water pipeline was damaged, is just one in a series of such events caused by the same contractor. The incident has left thousands of residents without water, adding to the ongoing water crisis in the state. Patkar highlighted that over the past decade, MVR Infra has been responsible for multiple cases of pipeline damage,…

New Delhi: India calls out Pakistan for attempting to evade responsibility by distancing itself from Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key figure linked to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Pakistan asserts that Rana no longer holds Pakistani citizenship, labeling him a Canadian national due to his failure to renew citizenship after relocating to Canada. Shafqat Ali Khan, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that Tahawwur Rana has not renewed his Pakistani citizenship since moving to Canada. Given Pakistan’s policy against dual citizenship for migrants to Canada, the government considers Rana solely a Canadian national[Source]. India’s Ministry of External Affairs…

New Delhi: Former Indian cricket team batter Virender Sehwag was extremely critical of Rohit Sharma as the Mumbai Indians star continued to struggle for runs in the ongoing IPL 2025. Rohit, who came into the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad with 56 runs in five innings, was dismissed for 26 by Pat Cummins. Rohit’s dismal run has resulted in a lot of criticism from both experts as well as fans and Sehwag warned him that he needs to safeguard his legacy. Sehwag pointed out that he has just one 400-plus run IPL season and even hinted that it is time for…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tensions flared within the Bhandari Samaj after its president, Devanand Naik, leveled serious accusations against Upendra Gaonkar, a former committee head, for allegedly misappropriating funds. The controversy erupted shortly after a group led by Sanjiv Naik announced plans to conduct a private community census, with Gaonkar reportedly associated with the initiative. Responding to the move, Devanand Naik held a press conference and alleged that Gaonkar had been expelled from the Samaj five years ago for allegedly embezzling ₹9 lakh. He added that a police complaint had already been filed at the Panaji police station, and the organisation…

New Delhi: As tensions between India and Bangladesh continue to rise, New Delhi has vehemently rejected Dhaka’s remarks urging protection for Muslims in West Bengal, where violent protests erupted over the amended Waqf Bill. The Ministry of External Affairs criticized Bangladesh’s statement as a disingenuous attempt to draw parallels with India’s concerns about minority persecution in Bangladesh. Bangladesh had urged the Indian government and West Bengal to ensure the safety of the minority Muslim population amid the violence, which was sparked by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. However, the MEA rejected these remarks, describing them as a thinly veiled…

Team Goemkarponn UTORDA: In a tragic incident, a woman was struck and killed by a passing train near Utorda Church. Authorities rushed to the scene, and the body was later sent to the South Goa District Hospital for postmortem examination. The identity of the deceased is Maria Dourado (59), and railway and local police are conducting further investigations to determine the circumstances leading to the fatal accident. This incident comes just days after a similar tragedy, where a youth from Madel-Fatorda lost his life after being crushed under a train at Margao Railway Station. The back-to-back incidents have raised concerns…