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Katra: In a politically charged yet light-hearted speech, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah used the inauguration of the Valley’s first train service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reiterate his government’s demand for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the flagging-off ceremony in Katra, Abdullah recalled the inauguration of the Katra railway station in 2014, noting that several people present then were on stage again. “You (PM Modi) had just become Prime Minister and inaugurated the Katra station. Today, you’re still the Prime Minister, having won two consecutive elections,” he said, acknowledging the…

Washington: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has firmly dismissed the possibility of third-party mediation between India and Pakistan, stating that no meaningful negotiation can occur between two unequal parties — especially when one harbours terrorists and the other is a thriving democracy. Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington on Thursday, Tharoor — who is leading an all-party delegation concerning Operation Sindoor — directly addressed claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly asserted that he “helped settle” the recent tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. “Mediation is not a term that we are particularly willing…

Bengaluru: Bengaluru Police on Friday confirmed that no new First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against cricketer Virat Kohli in connection with the tragic stampede near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which claimed 11 lives and left several others injured. The stampede occurred during celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) historic first Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, drawing massive crowds to the stadium area. A complaint had been filed at Cubbon Park Police Station by social activist HM Venkatesh, who alleged that Kohli, as a prominent RCB player, played a role in inciting the crowd. The…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded the inauguration of the Chenab Rail Bridge, calling it a powerful symbol of the Narendra Modi government’s commitment to the rapid development of Jammu and Kashmir. The bridge, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project, is the highest railway arch bridge in the world and now serves as a vital rail connection between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India. In a post on X, Shah emphasized how Jammu and Kashmir — once placed at the end of the priority list — is now witnessing unprecedented development under…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a significant meeting on Friday with the foreign ministers of five Central Asian nations — Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan — to strengthen regional cooperation and reaffirm joint efforts in combating terrorism. PM Modi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), expressed his pleasure at the interaction, describing the relationship between India and Central Asia as rooted in strong historical and cultural bonds. “Delighted to meet with the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. India deeply cherishes its historical ties…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: After nearly eight years of legal proceedings, the Judicial Magistrate First Class-C Court, Mapusa, today delivered its verdict in the long-pending criminal case (Case No. 354/S/2017/A/C) stemming from an incident that took place in July 2017. The case, which involved serious allegations of abuse, assault, and outraging the modesty of a woman, culminated in the conviction of all three accused. The complainant, Dr. Meenacshi Martins, had filed an FIR (No. 107/2017) with the Porvorim Police Station, alleging that on July 30, 2017, she was abused, assaulted, and threatened with sexual violence by the three accused—Vijay Dalvi, Sweta…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: A serious assault case has been registered in Ambaulim, Quepem, following a complaint by Flocy Fernandes, a resident of Quepem. The incident reportedly occurred on June 4, 2024, and stems from a dispute over the diversion of rainwater flowing near the complainant’s residence. According to the complaint, Minguel Fernandes, aged 48 and a resident of Ambaulim, allegedly attacked the complainant’s father with an iron rod and a wooden stick (danda), causing physical injuries. The confrontation allegedly arose due to disagreements regarding the direction of rainwater runoff in front of their homes. The matter is currently under investigation…