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New Delhi: Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink, and X (formerly Twitter), has confirmed he will visit India later this year. The announcement followed a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, reviving a visit that was initially planned but delayed nearly a year ago. Musk’s long-anticipated visit comes amid a wave of diplomatic and business developments between India and the United States following Donald Trump’s election as US President earlier this year. Prime Minister Modi’s February trip to the US included meetings with both President Trump and Elon Musk, where India renewed its invitation…

J&K: All schools across Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed today following a devastating cloudburst in Ramban district that triggered flash floods and landslides, resulting in the loss of three lives and extensive damage to infrastructure. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Several houses and shops were damaged, and traffic movement along the crucial 250-kilometre Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was severely impacted. Announcing the precautionary closure, Jammu and Kashmir’s Education Minister Sakina shared the decision on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “In light of the continuing severe weather conditions and forecasts, it has been…

New Delhi: US Vice-President JD Vance kicked off his four-day visit to India on Monday, marking the first visit by a sitting US Vice-President to the country in over a decade. Accompanied by his Indian-origin wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, and their three children, the visit focuses on bolstering bilateral ties, finalizing a long-anticipated trade pact, and reviewing global and regional issues of mutual interest. The high-profile visit began in New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host Vance for bilateral talks and a formal dinner at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, later in the evening.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) marked its 43rd Foundation Day with a vibrant celebration held on April 20, 2025. The event brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to celebrate EDII’s contributions to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation across the nation. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, virtually addressed the gathering as the Guest of Honour. He lauded Gujarat’s unique development model and praised EDII for championing the cause of entrepreneurship both within India and internationally. “India is rapidly advancing towards becoming a global startup powerhouse under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime…

SURAJ NANDREKAR The Peddem Junction in Mapusa, located along National Highway 66 (NH66), has become synonymous with traffic congestion and alarming accident rates. Over the past few years, this key intersection has seen a marked increase in the number of vehicles, and with it, a troubling rise in accidents. Despite the presence of traffic signals intended to regulate the flow of vehicles, the situation has only worsened. It is high time that authorities address this pressing issue with an infrastructure upgrade—specifically, the construction of a much-needed flyover. Consider the status quo: vehicles streaming in from all directions commingle at Peddem…

Team Goemkarponn ZUARINAGAR: Residents of Zuarinagar near MES College, Dabolim, held a protest rally against the growing issue of road encroachments by shopkeepers and commercial establishments. They alleged that illegal extensions are eating into the road space, forcing vehicles to park on the road and severely hampering traffic flow and pedestrian movement. Holding banners and raising slogans, the protesters demanded immediate action from authorities to clear the encroachments. They also expressed concerns over large-scale mega projects coming up in the area, stating that these have made their lives miserable due to increased congestion, pollution, and strain on basic infrastructure and…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Tourist taxi operators in Goa are expressing growing frustration with the government, accusing officials of harassment and failing to offer necessary support for their trade. Local taxi drivers voiced their concerns, stating that they were left with no choice but to resort to extreme measures if the situation does not improve. Savio Goes, Vice-President of the North and South Goa Taxi Union Association, lashed out at the state government for its inaction, particularly over the promises made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant during the recent Assembly session. Goes noted that despite Sawant’s assurance to address the issues…