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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict involving Iran and to review measures aimed at protecting citizens and maintaining economic stability. During the meeting, the committee conducted a detailed review of the availability of essential commodities, including food supplies, fuel and energy resources. The Prime Minister emphasised that the conflict remains an evolving global situation and highlighted the importance of taking proactive steps to shield citizens from any adverse consequences. Officials examined both immediate and long term strategies to ensure the uninterrupted…

New Delhi: A regional jet operated by Air Canada collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport late Monday night, leaving several people injured and forcing authorities to halt air traffic at the busy airport. The aircraft, an Bombardier CRJ-900 operating as an Air Canada Express flight from Montreal, reportedly struck the emergency vehicle on Runway 4 shortly after arrival. The impact occurred at around 11:38 pm local time when the plane was travelling at roughly 39 kilometres per hour, according to flight tracking data. Early reports indicate that the pilot and co pilot of the…

New Delhi: India is taking a significant step toward strengthening its defence technology capabilities with plans to establish a National Aero Engine Test Complex, a specialised facility designed to support the development and validation of indigenous jet engines. The initiative is being led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation through its laboratory, the Gas Turbine Research Establishment. The proposed complex will function as a comprehensive testing centre where both complete jet engines and individual components such as fans, compressors, combustors, turbines and afterburners can be evaluated under simulated real world conditions. The facility will include advanced systems…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Even as Goa’s groundwater extraction remains within the “safe” category, enforcement against illegal borewells continues to face hurdles, with over 100 identified cases yet to be sealed due to ongoing court proceedings. In a written reply to Legislative Assembly Question (LAQ No. 144) tabled by MLA Yuri Alemao, Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar informed that groundwater extraction in the state stands at 23.29%, as per a joint assessment with the Central Ground Water Board. This falls under the “safe” category in the Dynamic Ground Water Resources of Goa 2025 report. However, the government acknowledged widespread…

New Delhi: Tensions between two of the world’s biggest T20 leagues have resurfaced after several overseas cricketers withdrew from the Pakistan Super League to join franchises in the Indian Premier League, prompting a strong response from Mohsin Naqvi. The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board said strict action would be taken against players who pull out of PSL commitments at the last moment in order to participate in the IPL. His remarks came after Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka withdrew from the Lahore Qalandars squad to join the Rajasthan Royals as a replacement for the injured Sam Curran. Shanaka had…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The opening round of the Goa Premier Division League continued to witness impressive performances on the second day, with Geno Sports Club, Panjim Gymkhana and Salgaocar Cricket Club taking strong positions against their respective opponents. At the Bandodkar Ground, Geno Sports Club secured a first innings lead of 40 runs after bowling out Chowgule Sports Club for 197 in reply to their 237. Madhur Yadav top scored for Chowgule with 56, while Sanath Nevagi added 27 and Kaustubh Pingulkar contributed 26. Geno leg spinner Manish Kakode delivered an outstanding spell, claiming 5 wickets for 48 runs,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The third edition of the Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open continued to deliver competitive encounters as players battled it out across several categories in the state capital. In the men’s open singles category, Sreenath secured a narrow 6 to 4 victory against Arup Angle in a closely fought match. Debayan Das registered a dominant performance with a 6 to 0 win over Sagar Patki, while Kshitij Garg defeated Chiraag Sukerkar 6 to 3. Punit Fadte and Shrish Lohiya also impressed with commanding 6 to 0 victories against Allan Fernandes and Bhalchandra Gaitonde respectively. Raoul Vas…