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Team Goemkarponn Altinho: The Goa Open Innovation Challenge 2025 has been witnessing a surge in registration, receiving over 150 applications with participants from across India and globally. Launched by the Startup & IT Promotion Cell, under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, the initiative has gained traction within the ecosystem—from startup founders, student innovators, industry leaders and government departments. The challenge has opened doors to piloting opportunities directly with government and industry partners. Participants will get a chance to scale their solutions and create real-world impact in sectors such as Tourism, Waste Management, Agriculture,…

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose is set to embark on a two-day visit to the violence-affected district of Murshidabad, underscoring his commitment to restoring peace “at any cost.” This visit comes amid rising tensions in the region and a pending petition in the Calcutta High Court seeking the extension of central forces’ deployment and the transfer of the ongoing probe to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Governor Bose expressed a strong resolve to personally assess the situation on the ground, stating that what occurred in Murshidabad was “shocking” and unacceptable. Despite opposition from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who…

Dhawalpur: In the heart of central India, the forests of Chhattisgarh have become a testing ground for a breakthrough initiative aimed at mitigating deadly encounters between humans and elephants. Since the launch of a sophisticated elephant tracking alert system in February 2023, the frequency of fatal elephant tramplings in the region has sharply declined, signaling a promising advancement in wildlife conflict management. At the core of this initiative are community trackers who meticulously observe elephant movement signs—such as footprints, dung, and auditory cues—and input these data into a mobile application developed by the Indian technology firm Kalpvaig. This application processes…

New Delhi: An Indian delegation is set to travel to Washington next week with the objective of resolving outstanding issues ahead of the formal initiation of negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India and the United States. This move follows a recent visit by a senior US trade team to India, highlighting the accelerating momentum in discussions toward a comprehensive trade pact. India’s chief negotiator, Rajesh Agrawal, who serves as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, is expected to lead this Indian team for the forthcoming face-to-face talks, marking the first of their kind between the two…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has accused the BJP-led state government of shielding contractor MVR Infra despite repeated damage to Goa’s water infrastructure. GPCC President Amit Patkar, in a statement issued today, alleged that the latest incident at Dabolim, where a main water pipeline was damaged, is just one in a series of such events caused by the same contractor. The incident has left thousands of residents without water, adding to the ongoing water crisis in the state. Patkar highlighted that over the past decade, MVR Infra has been responsible for multiple cases of pipeline damage,…

New Delhi: India calls out Pakistan for attempting to evade responsibility by distancing itself from Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key figure linked to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Pakistan asserts that Rana no longer holds Pakistani citizenship, labeling him a Canadian national due to his failure to renew citizenship after relocating to Canada. Shafqat Ali Khan, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that Tahawwur Rana has not renewed his Pakistani citizenship since moving to Canada. Given Pakistan’s policy against dual citizenship for migrants to Canada, the government considers Rana solely a Canadian national[Source]. India’s Ministry of External Affairs…

New Delhi: Former Indian cricket team batter Virender Sehwag was extremely critical of Rohit Sharma as the Mumbai Indians star continued to struggle for runs in the ongoing IPL 2025. Rohit, who came into the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad with 56 runs in five innings, was dismissed for 26 by Pat Cummins. Rohit’s dismal run has resulted in a lot of criticism from both experts as well as fans and Sehwag warned him that he needs to safeguard his legacy. Sehwag pointed out that he has just one 400-plus run IPL season and even hinted that it is time for…