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New Delhi: The ongoing debate over the amended Waqf law has reached a critical juncture, with Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressing confidence that the Supreme Court will refrain from interfering with the legislative process. This optimism comes amidst a backdrop of deepening controversy, particularly over Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s declaration that she will not implement the law in her state—a stance that has ignited discussions on constitutional authority. In the heart of this legal and political storm, multiple individuals and organizations have taken the amended Waqf law to the Supreme Court, sparking a wider examination of fundamental rights…

New Delhi: In a scenario where politically charged remarks have become commonplace, a recent comment by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again sparked a heated debate across India’s political landscape. Speaking at the inauguration of an airport in Hisar, Haryana, Modi suggested that if Waqf properties were utilized honestly, young Muslims would not need to rely on repairing punctures to earn a living. This statement, aimed at addressing the misuse of Waqf properties, has ignited sharp responses from opposition leaders who view it as insensitive and dismissive. At the heart of the controversy is the issue of Waqf properties,…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: In an electrifying encounter held under floodlights at the MCC Ground in Margao, the VMCL Scorpions registered a commanding 6-wicket victory over VMCL Kings on Saturday. The match was the third fixture in the third season of the Ferdinand Coelho Memorial Veteran Members Cricket League, hosted by the Margao Cricket Club. The toss was graced by Miss Shreya Hemant Sail, daughter of MCC member Hemant Sail, a Flying Officer in the Indian Air Force and recipient of the prestigious Chief of Air Staff Medal. After winning the toss and electing to bat, VMCL Kings posted a respectable…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Bizarre accident occurred near the newly constructed road divider on NH66 at Gulem, Canacona, when three motorcycles collided with each other. The collision left one rider with serious leg injuries, while two others escaped with minor injuries. The seriously injured biker was initially treated at Community Health Centre (CHC), Canacona, and later transferred to South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao. According to sources, two of the bikers were traveling from Char-Rasta towards Margao, while the third biker was crossing the road from the opposite direction towards Devabhag, near the recently constructed divider. This led to the mishap.…

In recent days, Goa has witnessed a troubling escalation in conflicts between taxi operators from Mopa/Pernem and those from established tourist hotspots like Calangute and Candolim. The cause of this discord stems from a circular issued by the Goa government, which prohibits rent-a-car and rent-a-cab services at the state’s airports. This directive has sparked fierce debates over customer rights and territorial privileges in the lucrative tourism sector, effectively locking tourists in a battlefield of conflicting taxi unions. The Mopa taxi operators are understandably frustrated. With the recent cessation of airport-based rent-a-car services, they anticipated an influx of clients eager to…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho categorically denied speculation regarding the closure of Dabolim Airport, calling it a deliberate misinformation campaign orchestrated by the opposition. “There was a major negative propaganda by the opposition claiming that Dabolim airport would shut down. But we are witnessing heavy air traffic and maximum flight movement from Dabolim,” Godinho said while addressing media on the sidelines of an event commemorating Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birth anniversary. He emphasized that ongoing infrastructure developments at the airport directly contradict the closure rumours. “Expansion works are ongoing and we may soon inaugurate new aero bridges. How can…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services, Goa, observed National Fire Service Day on Monday, April 14, 2025, with a solemn tribute to martyrs, a ceremonial parade, and the launch of Fire Prevention Week under the national theme: “Unite to Ignite, A Fire Safe India.” The commemorative event took place at the Fire Force Training Ground in Panaji, where wreaths were laid at the Martyrs Memorial Column by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod P. Sawant, Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS, Director of Fire & Emergency Services Shri Nitin V. Raiker, and other senior officials and personnel. A…