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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the India European Union free trade agreement as a landmark step toward fulfilling the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, saying it reflects the rise of an aspirational India and opens vast opportunities for economic growth. Addressing Parliament on the second day of the Budget Session, the Prime Minister said the agreement marked a positive beginning to the year and strengthened India’s global economic standing. Highlighting the significance of the pact, PM Modi said the deal offers India’s manufacturing sector access to a massive market and urged industries to focus on skill development…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Sonu Todu and Atharv Paranjpe booked their place in the quarterfinals of the men’s doubles event at the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 with a convincing performance in the Round of 16. The duo registered a dominant 6–1 win over Nishad Shevde and Siddarth Nunes as competitive action continued across the courts at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and Panjim Gymkhana. The men’s singles category witnessed several closely fought encounters. Ashwin Narsinghani edged past Vishwambhar 6–4, while Parth Deorukhakar cruised to a 6–1 victory over Sreyas Prasad before later defeating Avish Verma 6–2. Nishad Shevde advanced with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s vibrant folk traditions took centre stage at Bharat Parv 2026 as traditional performers delivered a powerful showcase of the State’s cultural heritage on the festival’s third day. The performances drew enthusiastic appreciation from visitors and reinforced Goa’s identity as a land of living traditions rooted in community, ritual, and celebration. Artists from Curti and Kelbai in Goa presented a carefully curated repertoire of traditional folk art forms that reflected the State’s cultural diversity. The programme featured Kalashi Fugdi, Jagar, Dekhni, and the iconic warrior dance Ghode Modni, each performance highlighting a distinct aspect of Goan life,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: he Republic Cup Badminton 2026 delivered a thrilling day of competition as Samarth Kamat, Mukesh Gauns, Kanika Pai Vernekar and Shreekrushna Sakpal emerged as the standout performers, each clinching two titles at the prestigious All Goa Badminton Tournament. The event was organised by Whirlwinds Sports Club and Evening Badminton Group in association with the Goa Badminton Association at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, as part of Republic Day celebrations. The one-day tournament witnessed intense matches across multiple age groups, senior categories and veteran events, drawing enthusiastic participation and strong crowd support. With packed stands and closely contested games,…

Panjim- Goa has ushered in the New Year with exceptionally high hotel occupancy levels across the State, reaffirming its position as one of India’s most preferred tourism destinations. With several hotels reporting near-full to full occupancy, the strong performance reflects sustained tourist demand during the New Year period and signals positive momentum for the tourism sector in the months ahead. *Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte stated* “The strong hotel occupancy witnessed at the start of the New Year reflects the success of our focused approach towards quality tourism. Our emphasis has been on diversifying tourism experiences, improving…

After a high-level Congress meeting held in New Delhi earlier this week, Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao said the party has decided to take the initiative in building a broad-based opposition alliance in Goa, anchored by a common minimum programme. Alemao said senior Congress leaders from the State recently held detailed discussions with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, AICC Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakare, and party general secretary K.C. Venugopal. The meeting focused on Goa’s political landscape and preparations for upcoming elections. He said the delegation apprised the central leadership of key…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has strongly criticised the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) for failing to take prompt action against jetties operating without mandatory approvals, cautioning that continued delay could result in monetary penalties being imposed on the authority. In a stern order, the Tribunal directed the GCZMA to immediately halt operations at six jetties found to be functioning without valid permissions. The Bench warned that failure to enforce the directive would attract financial consequences for the coastal regulator. The Bench, comprising Judicial Member Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh and Expert Member Dr Sujit Kumar Bajpayee,…