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Moscow: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday stressed the need to urgently tackle the growing trade imbalance between India and Russia, even as bilateral trade has surged more than fivefold in the past four years. Speaking at the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) alongside Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Jaishankar highlighted that India’s imports, largely driven by discounted Russian crude oil, had created a sharp deficit. “Over the last four years, our bilateral trade in goods has increased more than five-fold from $3 billion in 2021 to $68…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Anjuna Police have arrested a 20-year-old tourist guide from Rajasthan for allegedly stealing mobile phones and a smartwatch worth around ₹1.35 lakh from a resort room in Arpora, Bardez. According to police, the theft took place on August 7 between 5 am and 8 am at Room No. 401 of M.N. Resort. The complainant, Sagar Wadhai from Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, reported the theft of his iPhone 14, Samsung S23 FE, Noise smartwatch, and a Realme 12 Pro Plus belonging to his friend. Following investigation, police arrested the accused, Abdul Majid, a native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, residing…

“The financial translation of this disruption is staggering: an estimated ₹204 crore of taxpayers’ money was wasted. Yet, the MPs responsible for this dysfunction continue to draw full salaries, allowances, and perks without consequence. This is nothing short of a betrayal of the people. Parliament is meant to be the crucible of democracy, where divergent views clash, consensus is built, and decisions that affect 1.4 billion citizens are made. Debate, dissent, and sharp questioning are not only legitimate but essential. But what unfolded during the session was not robust democratic exchange—it was orchestrated chaos.” The recently concluded monsoon session…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:The annual Directory 2025–2026 of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman was released on Thursday, August 21, on the occasion of the feast of St. Pius X. The release was carried out by Archbishop Patriarch Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão and Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes at the Archbishop’s House, Altinho, Panjim. They were joined by Fr. Barry Cardozo, Director of the Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media, Fr. Joaquim Loiola Pereira, Secretary to the Archbishop, Sr. Rita Frois (hc), and staff members of the Communication Centre — Ms. Janet Barcellos and Mr. Romualdo Fernandes. The Directory provides detailed…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Nestlé India’s Bicholim unit has constructed a toilet facility for girls at the Government Higher Secondary School, Sankhali. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of Nestlé India Bicholim Unit Senior Manager (Corporate Affairs) Mario Fernandes, Nestlé Officer Anupa Gawade, Principal Srikrishna S. Naik, Vice Principal Leena Chari, Eco Club In-charge Shambhu Bandekar, Volunteer Project Officer Sameer Prabhu, along with teachers and students. Expressing his gratitude, Principal Naik said the facility will significantly improve health, hygiene, and attendance among girl students. He added that such social initiatives…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Sixteen officers of the Goa Civil Service have been promoted from the Junior Administrative Grade to the Selection Grade (Group ‘A’ Gazetted). The promotions, approved by the Governor of Goa, were based on the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee and the Goa Public Service Commission, conveyed through its letter dated August 18, 2025. The order takes effect from July 14, 2025, placing the officers in Level 13 of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016. Those promoted include Kum. Biju R. Naik, Surendra F. Naik, Johnson B. Fernandes, Ajit Panchwadkar, Agnelo A. Fernandes, Dasharath…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Four alleged history-sheeters were apprehended by police late last night in St. Cruz, Tiswadi. The accused have been identified as Anthony Nadar (31), son of Vargues, resident of St. Agustinho near Pitbul Gym, St. Cruz; Karim Bepari (35), son of Gani Bepari, resident of Ubodando, St. Cruz; Francis Nadar (28), son of Vargues, resident of St. Agustinho, St. Cruz; and Minguel Araujo (24), son of Joa, resident of St. Agustinho, St. Cruz. On Thursday, the Deputy Collector of Tiswadi directed Anthony Nadar, Francis Nadar and Minguel Araujo to furnish a bond of ₹50,000 each. As they…