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New Delhi: In a continued display of swift diplomatic and logistical action, Operation Sindhu has successfully brought back 2,858 Indian nationals from war-torn Iran, with another batch of 282 evacuees landing in New Delhi in the early hours of Wednesday. The evacuation mission was initiated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in response to the escalating military conflict between Iran and Israel, which had plunged the region into uncertainty over the past few weeks. A temporary ceasefire was brokered on Tuesday, offering a brief respite to the violence. The latest special flight from Mashhad, Iran, touched down at 00:01…

New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India is firmly on course to becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2027, expressing confidence that the nation will also emerge as the third-largest economy in the world within the next three years. Speaking at a webinar organised by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on the theme ‘India’s March Towards a $5 Trillion Economy: Navigating Global Challenges’, Goyal highlighted the transformative strides made by the country under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. “India has moved from being part of the so-called ‘fragile five’ to now…

New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh departed for Qingdao, China on Wednesday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled from June 25 to 26. The high-level conclave, hosted by China as the current SCO chair, is expected to deliberate on pressing regional security issues, with a strong focus on combating terrorism. Ahead of his visit, Singh took to X (formerly Twitter) and said, “Looking forward to presenting India’s vision for global peace and security and calling for joint and consistent efforts to eliminate terrorism.” He also highlighted the opportunity to engage…

The Modi government observes this day as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ so that the new generation is made aware of the pain and torture that the countrymen faced during the Emergency, he said. New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, calling the imposition of Emergency on June 25, 1975, a “reflection of the anti-democratic mentality” of one party and one individual, rather than a national necessity. Speaking on the occasion of ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Killing Day), Shah said that the 21-month period of Emergency marked one of the darkest chapters…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a proud moment for Goa and India, homegrown cake artist and baking educator Nadia Aslam has bagged the prestigious Cake Artist of the Year award at the Asia Cake Oscars 2025, held at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The glittering awards ceremony, hosted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Confectionery and Culinary Arts (SLICCA), recognised the best in Asian cake artistry, and Nadia emerged as a standout winner among top professionals from across the continent. What makes this achievement all the more special is that Nadia was the only Goan invited to the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji : Goa’s boxing sensation Pralhad Panda is all set to defend his Indian Boxing Council (IBC) West Zone featherweight title at the highly anticipated Susegado Strike Fight Night 3, scheduled to take place on June 28 at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias in Miramar. The event, backed by Goa Tourism, returns with its third edition and promises an adrenaline-filled evening featuring six professional bouts, including two women’s matches, showcasing talent from across India. Panda, 29, hailing from Bastora, will headline the event in an eight-round title bout against Amit Kumar, 27, from Pune. Having clinched the featherweight…

Team Goemkarponn Navelim: On an intense Day Two of the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub Junior (U-13) Ranking Badminton Tournament at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Goa’s Michael Ryan Mare lifted local spirits with a gritty performance in the Boys Doubles category. Partnering with Telangana’s Sai Charith Abbu, the Goan ace edged past Ajinkya Desai (Maharashtra) and Aadvik Sah (Uttarakhand) in a nerve-wracking second-round clash that ended 17-15, 5-15, 15-9. The victory propelled the Indo-state pair into the next round, much to the delight of the home crowd. Michael, currently Goa’s top-ranked U-13 player, stood tall amidst a series of early…