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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public service, pointing to developments in infrastructure, digital connectivity, social welfare, entrepreneurship and economic growth during his tenure. Sawant also underlined the development initiatives undertaken in Goa, citing improvements in connectivity, highways, tourism, education, healthcare, technology and sustainable development. On the occasion of Prime Minister Modi’s birthday on September 17, Sawant appealed to Goemkars to light an ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ at their homes from 6 pm as a gesture of goodwill and extend their wishes for the Prime Minister’s long life and good health. The…

“Either way, one question cannot be avoided: why would anyone allegedly pay a supari to have shots fired at himself? A staged attack is not something that can simply be assumed because the target survived. There is currently no established evidence in the public domain proving that the Porvorim firing was staged. The accused’s claim remains an allegation that must be tested against forensic evidence, CCTV footage, call records, financial transactions and the complete chain of events. But it certainly raises questions that investigators must answer. The August 28 firing outside Hotel Neo Majestic was serious enough to trigger a…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The restrictions imposed on the newly opened elevated corridor in Porvorim have raised questions over whether the project will be able to deliver its intended road-safety benefits, with the North Goa District Road Safety Committee (NGDRC) pointing out that five existing black spots could remain unresolved. The elevated corridor was planned to improve traffic movement and address accident-prone stretches in Porvorim. However, a fatal accident reported within 24 hours of its opening prompted the Public Works Department (PWD) to stop two-wheelers from using the corridor and close access points towards the Atal Setu side. The NGDRC said…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The trial court at Merces has remanded Israeli national Yaniv Benaim, alias Atala, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the ongoing drugs case. Benaim was produced before the court following the latest developments in the case. The court subsequently ordered that he be kept in judicial custody for the next 14 days. Advocate Manguirish Usgaonkar, who is appearing for Benaim, said that his client’s bail application is currently pending before the High Court.

New Delhi: The Indian government has constituted a high-level Task Force to examine the challenges facing motorsports in the country and prepare a roadmap for developing the sector, including the possible return of Formula One. A major part of the panel’s mandate will be to assess the feasibility of hosting a Formula One Grand Prix in India in 2028, potentially reviving the country’s association with the world’s premier motorsport championship. The Task Force will undertake a detailed review of the motorsports ecosystem, with taxation emerging as one of the key areas of focus. It will also examine regulatory, infrastructure and…

Mumbai: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has raised concerns over wide differences between the procurement prices and maximum retail prices of commonly used medical consumables in private hospitals, with some products carrying markups of more than 2,800 per cent. The findings have been shared with the Department of Pharmaceuticals and the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority for review and possible regulatory action. The survey examined several products routinely used during hospital treatment, including intravenous infusion sets, syringes, nebulisers, oxygen masks and catheters. The comparison found substantial differences between the prices paid by hospitals and the prices printed on…

New Delhi: India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest with Pakistan after a Pakistani naval vessel collided with an Indian Navy ship in international waters, describing the conduct as “unacceptable and unprofessional”. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in New Delhi and conveyed its concerns over the incident. According to the Indian government, the collision did not result in any major damage, but the conduct of the Pakistani naval unit was considered a violation of a bilateral agreement between the two countries. India said the incident was in direct contravention of Article 10 of the 1991 Agreement…