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New Delhi: In the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a significant shift in its political landscape. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently highlighted this change during News18’s ‘Diamond States Summit’, noting a marked decrease in separatist activities across the region. This development is particularly notable given the enhanced security measures now in place, including the unprecedented provision of CRPF protection to Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The situation in the valley has improved substantially since 2019, according to Abdullah. He emphasized that the idea of Mirwaiz receiving CRPF security would have…

New Delhi: As the sun rises over Prayagraj, the city is abuzz with anticipation. Today marks the culmination of the Maha Kumbh 2025, a 45-day spectacle that has drawn a record-breaking 63.36 crore devotees to the sacred Triveni Sangam. This confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers has become a symbol of spiritual rejuvenation and cultural harmony, bringing together people from all walks of life. The final dip on Maha Shivratri is not just a religious ritual but a testament to the event’s profound impact on society. It is a day when millions gather to cleanse their souls…

New Delhi: In the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi, a contentious debate has erupted over the city’s excise policy. On Tuesday, Atishi, the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly and a prominent AAP leader, addressed a press conference to defend the previous AAP government’s now-scrapped excise policy. This comes after the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report was tabled in the Assembly, highlighting significant financial losses and discrepancies in the Excise Department’s operations. Atishi emphasized that the CAG report validates the AAP government’s decision to replace the old excise policy, which was marred by corruption and smuggling. She…

New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to revolutionize the way students experience board exams. Starting from the 2026 academic year, Class 10 students will have the opportunity to sit for board exams not once, but twice annually. This innovative approach aims to alleviate the pressure associated with a single high-stakes exam, allowing students to improve their scores without the burden of a one-time assessment. The first phase of these biannual exams is scheduled to take place from February 17 to March 6, 2026, while the second phase will be conducted from…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Fifteen-year-old Tithee Bhoomkar from Old Goa was the toast of the recently concluded Baale BPS Open 2025, winning treble honours including the ladies singles, ladies doubles and the girls under-18 crowns. Well-known Margao-based tennis coach Nishad Shevde also won the treble in the tournament winning the men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles titles. Niklesh Pednekar and Mahesh Pagadala paired up to win the maiden final of the Wheelchair Tennis Challenger event, held on the sidelines of the tournament, which was also held simultaneously at the B.P.S. courts in Margao. Tithee, a prominent young talent in Goa’s…

New Delhi: In the heart of Southeast Asia, a critical infrastructure project aimed at connecting India with Southeast Asia via land has hit a roadblock. The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral (IMTT) Highway, a 1,400-kilometer stretch, was envisioned to boost trade, tourism, and economic ties between India and Southeast Asia. However, the ongoing internal strife in Myanmar has brought the project to a standstill. As of July 2023, about 70% of the construction work had been completed, but the volatile situation in Myanmar has paused further progress. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the significance of the project, stating that practical solutions must…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Kukesh Rauta, the accused in sextortion cases involving Aldona’ MLA, has approached Bombay High Court at Goa pleading to quash FIR filed against him in connection with alleged case of extroting money. Rauta, Odisha native, was arrested by Crime Branch in December for eextorting Rs 5 lakh from a MLA Carlos Ferreira by morphing the legislator’s face in an obscene video. Ferreira had filed a complaint against Rauta, an Odisha native, who was accused of extorting money by threatening to expose a modified, pornographic film of the lawmaker. The MLA, who represents Congress from Aldona, claimed in…