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Team Goemkarponn BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said the State Government will address the remaining legal hurdles in the Mahadayi project before proceeding further, reaffirming its commitment to the long-pending river diversion scheme. Addressing a meeting of Union Ministers and Members of Parliament from Karnataka, Shivakumar said the government would hold further consultations with senior advocates to remove the legal obstacles and take appropriate action thereafter. The Chief Minister said the State remains committed to securing Karnataka’s water needs and is pursuing all necessary legal and administrative measures to advance the Mahadayi project. Shivakumar also highlighted developments in…

New Delhi: The Indian government has said the safety and security of 13 Indian seafarers stranded aboard the cargo vessel MV AMIR1 at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port is its “highest priority,” as the ship remains caught in an increasingly dangerous conflict zone along the Black Sea coast. The Indian Embassy in Ukraine confirmed that it is maintaining constant contact with all relevant authorities to monitor the situation and ensure the well being of the Indian crew members. The embassy said it is treating the matter with utmost urgency amid growing concerns over the vessel’s safety. MV AMIR1 has been stranded at…

New Delhi: The Central Government has approved a major infrastructure initiative worth ₹2,481.93 crore to improve connectivity and essential services in villages located along the India-China border. Under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), the Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned 111 road projects that will provide all weather road connectivity to 134 villages that currently lack reliable access. The road projects are aimed at improving transportation, boosting regional development, and ensuring better access to remote border settlements throughout the year. The initiative forms part of the government’s broader effort to strengthen infrastructure and improve living conditions in strategically important frontier…

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against 13 accused in the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak case before the Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi. The case will now be taken up by the special Fast Track Court established to hear paper leak matters. Investigators have backed the chargesheet with 360 witnesses, 422 documents and 43 material objects as evidence. The accused include alleged middlemen, coaching operators, subject experts and education consultants. All 13 are currently in judicial custody. The charges have been filed under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has been ranked 16th among 18 general category States in the Panchayat Devolution Index, scoring 37.71 per cent, according to the latest assessment released by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The findings were presented in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry, based on the report “Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States – An Indicative Evidence-Based Ranking, 2024”, which evaluates the extent of decentralisation and the powers given to Panchayati Raj Institutions. The index measures States on six parameters — Framework, Functions, Finances, Functionaries, Capacity Building and Accountability — to determine how effectively responsibilities, resources…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has registered 446 e-Zero FIRs in cyber financial fraud cases since the facility became operational in February this year, the Union Government informed the Lok Sabha. The figures were shared by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar in a written reply, highlighting the State’s adoption of the technology-driven system introduced to accelerate action on cyber financial fraud complaints. The e-Zero FIR mechanism is integrated with the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) and the 1930 cybercrime helpline, allowing eligible complaints to be converted into FIRs without the complainant having to initially visit…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Raising concerns over the growing demand on Goa’s drinking water infrastructure, Drinking Water Minister Subhash Phal Dessai said village panchayats should consult the Water Supply Department before granting approvals for new high-rise buildings to ensure adequate water availability. He said every major residential or commercial project increases pressure on the existing water distribution network and stressed that water requirements should be assessed before construction permissions are issued. “The panchayats should keep the department informed before clearing new high-rise projects. We need to evaluate the water demand of every new development and determine whether the existing infrastructure in…