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New Delhi: Pakistan is grappling with an escalating water crisis after India put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance on April 23, resulting in a sharp 20% drop in river flows across its three key regions — Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The decline in water availability is having an immediate and severe impact on Pakistan’s Kharif cropping season, which runs from June to September. According to official data accessed by CNN-News18, Punjab’s river flow on June 20 was recorded at 1,10,500 cusecs, down from 1,30,800 cusecs a year ago — a reduction of 20%. In Sindh, the water…

New Delhi: : India has officially initiated the process to build its first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet under the ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, marking a significant step in bolstering the country’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities and air combat strength. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), which functions under the Ministry of Defence, has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) seeking participation from Indian firms to assist in the development and prototyping of the AMCA. As per the proposal, the government aims to build five prototypes of the advanced aircraft, which is expected to form the backbone of India’s…

New Delhi: In a significant development, the White House announced on Thursday that former U.S. President Donald Trump will decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will intervene in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump stated that the decision will depend on the potential for upcoming negotiations with Iran. “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” he said. The announcement comes as the…

Ahmedabad: The aftermath of the tragic Air India AI-171 crash continues to unfold as authorities confirm that 215 DNA matches have been established and the mortal remains of 198 victims have been handed over to their families. The ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad’s Meghani Nagar area shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 of the 242 people onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Addressing the media on Thursday, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Dr. Rakesh Joshi confirmed that the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted a special inspection drive in Salcete Taluka on June 19, 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. During the drive, five food establishments in the Margao area were inspected. Serious violations were uncovered at M/s Hotel Jyoti Plaza, including the use of expired food products and food colours, lack of pest control documentation, absence of sanitary cards, unhygienic conditions such as dirty ceilings with flaking paint, cockroach infestation in storage areas, and food handlers not wearing appropriate attire. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa, has issued a directive urging all farmers to update their Aadhaar-seeded bank account details in their Krishi cards to ensure seamless disbursement of government subsidies. As per the circular, farmers are required to submit a copy of the mandate form in the prescribed format along with their bank passbook or a cancelled cheque to their respective Zonal Agriculture Office. The move comes in line with the government’s decision to process all payments to beneficiaries under state sector schemes exclusively through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB) system. This system facilitates direct…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: In a shocking case of reckless driving, Bicholim Police have apprehended a 17-year-old boy for causing a hit-and-run accident at Gokulwadi, Sankhali on June 19, 2025. The incident occurred at around 8:15 PM near Raju Kamat’s House Junction, when the minor, driving a Hyundai Creta without a valid license, crashed into a motorcycle, injuring the rider. The minor, a resident of Surla, Sattari, was reportedly under the influence of alcohol and was permitted to drive by Jayesh Gawas (owner of the car), along with Sahil Gawas and Atul Gaonkar, all of whom were in the car during…