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New Delhi: Amid mounting pressure from the Opposition to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor, government sources have said that such a demand is “not justified” with the Monsoon Session already scheduled for July. The Congress-led Opposition has been demanding a dedicated session to address recent developments around the military operation against Pakistan and comments made by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan regarding the downing of jets during the conflict. However, government officials have clarified that a special session is not on the cards at this time. Sources indicated that discussions on Operation…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The JD Design Awards 2025 lit up the Panjim Gymkhana with a vibrant showcase of creativity, innovation, and purposeful design. Organized by the JD School of Design, powered by JD Institute of Fashion Technology, the event celebrated the exceptional talent of final-year students while bringing together Goa’s creative and cultural elite. This year’s theme invited audiences to pause and reflect on the deeper narratives of identity, heritage, and sustainability. The fashion runway featured 14 evocative collections, each woven with personal stories and cultural expression. Parallelly, an impressive interior design exhibition highlighted spatial concepts rooted in biophilic design,…

New Delhi: In a scathing rebuttal to Pakistan’s latest rhetoric, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma strongly rejected claims that China could block the Brahmaputra River’s flow to India. The remarks came after Rana Ihsaan Afzal, a close aide to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, warned that India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) might set a precedent for China to choke India’s access to Brahmaputra waters. Speaking on Geo News, Afzal had suggested, “If India stops the flow to Pakistan, then China can also do the same thing. If that happens, the world will be at war.”…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A local social worker and member of the Canacona Health Committee, Shankar Naik, has alleged that he was publicly asked to leave a disaster management review meeting when he attempted to raise pressing civic concerns. The incident reportedly occurred during the Canacona Taluka Disaster Management review meeting held at the Deputy Collectorate complex on Monday. According to Naik, when Deputy Collector Prataprao Gaunkar inquired if a representative from the Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) was present to address disaster-related issues within the municipality, and found none, Naik sought permission to speak on matters such as clogged drains and…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A 37-year-old man from Zuarinagar, originally hailing from Nagpur, passed away following alleged excessive alcohol consumption. According to Verna police, the deceased was drinking with friends on 31 May and was later found unconscious at his flat. He was rushed to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Chicalim, where he was declared brought dead. Police conducted a scene of unnatural death investigation and an inquest panchanama. A post-mortem examination has been completed, but the final cause of death is awaiting the results of chemical analysis of the viscera. The police continue their investigation into the incident.

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: A 39-year-old man from Koppal, Karnataka, tragically drowned in the swimming pool of a private villa in Tiwaiwada, Calangute, in the early hours of Monday. The deceased, Abdul Samad, was employed at a hotel in Calangute and had been attending a birthday celebration hosted by the hotel owner for his relatives. All staff members had reportedly been invited to the gathering, which took place at the villa. According to preliminary information, the incident occurred around 4 a.m. when Abdul jumped into the pool for a swim. When he failed to surface after some time, fellow employees pulled…

Team Goemkarponn SERAULIM: In a significant crackdown on alleged illegal LPG handling, Colva police seized 174 domestic gas cylinders from a site near the Seraulim bandh late Monday night, suspecting a large-scale gas siphoning operation. Acting on suspicion during a routine midnight patrol, a police team led by PSI Prashant Bhagat stumbled upon two mini trucks laden with gas cylinders parked near a makeshift room. Five men were found transferring LPG from domestic cylinders into commercial ones — a dangerous and unauthorized activity. The individuals, all natives of Rajasthan — Rakesh Kumar (26), Pradeep (20), Banvarlal (25), Manphool Bishnoi, and…