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New Delhi: On Friday, in the heart of New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, a prestigious literary event that has returned to the national capital after a 71-year hiatus. This significant gathering coincides with the 350th anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s coronation and the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Modi’s speech was a strong affirmation of India’s rich linguistic diversity and a call to action against any attempts to create divisions based on language. He highlighted that Indian languages have always coexisted harmoniously, enriching each other in the process. “There has…

New Delhi: In a move to address mounting criticism, OYO, the global hospitality technology company, has issued a clarification regarding a recent advertisement that stirred a significant online backlash. The controversy erupted on Friday when an ad published in a Hindi news daily featured the phrase “God is everywhere, so is OYO,” which many users felt was insensitive and hurtful to religious sentiments. The advertisement, intended to promote OYO’s presence in various spiritual destinations such as Ajmer, Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Prayagraj, among others, was met with widespread disapproval on social media platform X. Users expressed their displeasure, calling for an…

New Delhi: In a significant move to address what he describes as unfair trade practices, US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will soon impose reciprocal tariffs on countries such as India and China. This decision, made public in Washington D.C., aims to mirror the tariffs these nations currently impose on American goods. Trump emphasized the need for fairness in trade, stating, “We will soon impose reciprocal tariffs — they charge us, we charge them. Whatever a company or a country, such as India or China, charges, we want to be fair; hence, reciprocal.” He noted…

New Delhi: In a startling revelation, the Punjab government has acknowledged that one of its ministers, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, was in charge of a department that did not exist for nearly 20 months. This oversight has sparked sharp criticism from the opposition, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) labeling the situation as a “joke.” The Department of Administrative Reforms, which was assigned to Dhaliwal, was found to be non-existent, according to a recent gazetted notification issued by the Punjab government. As a result, Dhaliwal will now be responsible solely for the NRI Affairs Department. This development comes after a series…

Team Goemkarponn Margao, February 20: Displaying grit on the tennis court, Tithee Bhoomkar qualified for the semifinals in the girls under 18 and ladies singles categories, defeating her respective opponents Renee de Menezes 6-1 and Poojal Naik 6-3, at the ongoing Baale BPS Open 2025, underway at the B.P.S Sports Club, Margao. Players across age groups took to the courts to play fast-and-furious pre-quarterfinal, quarterfinal and semifinal matches. In the girls under 14 category, Tvisha Sardesai beat Danielle Eva Fernandes 6-0, and Bhaavya Bhoomkar overturned Neeraja Damle’s challenge with a score of 6-1, while in the girls under 18 category…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: In a thrilling display of skill and teamwork, Sridora Caculo College of Commerce & Management Studies, Mapusa, and Don Bosco College, Panjim, emerged as the champions of the Inter Collegiate Hockey Men and Women Championships 2024-25, respectively. The tournament, organized by Goa University, took place from February 11 to 14, 2025, at the Hockey Turf, Dayanand Bandodkar Krida Sankool, Peddem, Mapusa. Sridora Caculo College secured the men’s title by defeating Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye’s Government College of Arts and Commerce, Pernem, with a convincing 3-0 victory in the finals. The semifinals saw Government College, Pernem overcome Government College,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant move to address the efficacy of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Chief Information Commissioner of India, Heeralal Samariya, has underscored the importance of this legislation while also pointing out its misuse by a segment of RTI activists. Enacted in 2005, the RTI Act is a cornerstone of good governance, ensuring transparency and accountability in government operations. Samariya emphasized that the RTI Act is crucial in a democratic country, as it allows citizens to be informed about government activities, thereby fostering good governance. However, he noted that the system is being exploited by…