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New Delhi: In a strong and swift response, India has vehemently denied two recent reports by the Washington Post that alleged the country’s involvement in a plot to impeach Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and in targeted killings in Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, was at the forefront of India’s rebuttal, accusing the newspaper and the reporter of harboring a “compulsive hostility” towards India. Denial of Maldives Impeachment Plot India has categorically dismissed the Washington Post’s report suggesting that New Delhi was involved in a failed plot to impeach President Muizzu of the Maldives. The report…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As thousands of beachgoers, including Goans and tourists, thronged to the state’s beaches to usher in the New Year 2025, the state’s packed beaches witnessed 21 incidents in the last week of 2024, by Drishti Marine, the state-appointed lifesaving agency. Among the 21 rescue incidents, there were two triple rescues, five double rescues and 14 single rescues, bringing the total number of people rescued to 30. Drishti Marine also reunited 18 missing persons, including 17 children, with their families after completing identification and handover formalities and administered first aid to 11 beachgoers over the New Year break.…

New Delhi: In a move that has reignited tensions between two of Asia’s largest nations, China has established two new counties in its Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with parts of these territories falling within the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh. This development has sparked a strong diplomatic protest from India, which has long contested Chinese claims over the region. The creation of He’an County and Hekang County, announced by Chinese state media on December 27, 2024, has been met with fierce opposition from New Delhi. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has condemned the move, labeling it an “illegal Chinese…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Goa witnessed an unforgettable evening of cultural celebration and entertainment at the Goa Food & Cultural Festival 2025, held in Margao on January 3, 2025. The event, organized by the Department of Tourism, brought together a rich blend of traditional and contemporary performances, drawing an enthusiastic audience from across the state. The evening commenced with a vibrant inaugural ceremony which was graced by Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, IT, E&C, Printing & Stationary, Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA – Margao Constituency; Shri Damu Naik, Ex. MLA; Shri…

New Delhi: The recent outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has sparked widespread health concerns, drawing eerie parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic that gripped the world just a few years ago. Despite the alarming scenes of overcrowded hospitals and masked individuals, Chinese authorities and health experts from neighboring countries are urging calm. China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, has reassured citizens and tourists that the country remains safe for travel, attributing the outbreak to the typical winter surge in respiratory infections. In India, health officials are advising against panic, emphasizing that HMPV is akin to other common respiratory…

New Delhi: In a move that is set to redefine the global hydroelectric landscape, China has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, a project that promises to generate three times more energy than the iconic Three Gorges Dam. However, this mega-project, located in a geologically fragile and environmentally sensitive Himalayan zone, has ignited significant geopolitical and environmental concerns, particularly in India. The dam, part of China’s 14th five-year plan, is estimated to cost over $137 billion, making it the largest single infrastructure project globally. This colossal undertaking aims to advance…

Team Goemkarponn Salcete: In a heart-stopping finale, Betalbatim Sporting Club edged out SCC Loutolim in a penalty shootout to secure their place in the semifinals of the 7th Martin’s Cup. The match, played at the Panchayat ground in Betalbatim on Friday, was a testament to the teams’ determination and skill. The game began at a blistering pace, with both teams creating numerous scoring opportunities. Betalbatim Sporting Club drew first blood through Dylan Rodrigues, who scored in the 15th minute. However, SCC Loutolim quickly equalized with a goal from Ignitious Dsilva in the 30th minute, leaving the score tied at 1-1…