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Team Goemkarponn BAGA: A case of road rage has been registered by Calangute Police following a complaint filed by a 19-year-old student, Gauresh Vernekar, over an alleged assault and vehicle damage incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday. According to police, the incident took place on May 4 at around 5:00 am near Tripathi wine shop, located close to the Calangute–Baga circle in Bardez. The complainant stated that five unidentified men, travelling in a silver Maruti Suzuki Ritz (registration number GA-06-D-5652), confronted him and his friends. The accused allegedly abused the group, issued threats, and physically assaulted them…

New Delhi: Delhi is set to witness a major boost in urban transport with an ambitious metro expansion plan that will add seven new corridors and 65 stations under Phase V. The project, estimated at over ₹48,000 crore, is designed to significantly enhance connectivity across the capital, especially in developing and peripheral areas. The expansion will cover nearly 97 kilometres, integrating several parts of the city through new routes and interchange points. Out of the seven corridors, four have been prioritised for completion by 2029, while the remaining three will be taken up in subsequent phases. Among the key routes,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said the electorate has reaffirmed its trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the NDA’s strong performance in the ongoing Assembly election trends across five states. Reacting to early results, Sawant congratulated the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president Nitin Nabin and other party leaders for the impressive showing. He said the party’s surge, particularly in West Bengal, reflects the clear mandate of the people. “The results indicate that citizens across the country have placed their confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Sawant said, adding…

New Delhi: The 2026 Assembly election results are pointing towards a major political reshaping across India, with the Bharatiya Janata Party gaining decisive ground in West Bengal, actor C. Joseph Vijay’s party making a dramatic debut in Tamil Nadu, and the Indian National Congress leading the race in Kerala. In West Bengal, early counting trends show the BJP crossing the majority mark in the 294 seat Assembly, signalling a potential end to the long rule of the All India Trinamool Congress led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The result, if confirmed, would mark a historic breakthrough for the party in…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has described the relationship between India and Jamaica as one defined by both continuity and change, underlining its deep historical roots and evolving future potential. His remarks came during his first official visit to the Caribbean nation, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. He emphasised that the partnership is built on a shared past, strengthened by ongoing cooperation, and focused on expanding opportunities ahead. A key pillar of this relationship is the Indian diaspora in Jamaica, which traces its origins back around 180 years and continues to play a vital role in connecting the…

New Delhi: Iran has warned that any attempt by the United States to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz will be treated as a violation of the existing ceasefire, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors. A senior Iranian lawmaker stated that any American involvement in what was described as a new maritime arrangement in the strait would be seen as a direct breach of the ceasefire understanding. The warning signals a firm stance from Tehran as concerns grow over potential military and strategic developments in the region. The Strait of Hormuz holds immense global significance,…

“For years, successive governments have tried to avoid acknowledging Goa as a serious tiger habitat. Officially, the argument has often been that tigers merely “pass through” the State from neighbouring Karnataka and Maharashtra and that Goa does not have a resident tiger population. Yet the repeated deaths of tigers inside Goa’s forests tell a different story. Animals do not keep dying in landscapes where they supposedly do not belong. The latest case once again exposes the contradictions in the State’s approach to conservation. On one hand, Goa proudly markets its forests and biodiversity.” Another tiger has been found dead in…