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New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released a new video message alongside the United States Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, dismissing viral rumours that falsely claimed he had been killed during the ongoing tensions with Iran. The video emerged after several days of online speculation triggered by Netanyahu’s absence from public appearances and misleading social media posts suggesting that earlier footage of him appeared manipulated. Some users even claimed the video showed the Israeli leader with six fingers, prompting conspiracy theories that the clip had been digitally altered. In the latest recording, Netanyahu is seen walking and conversing…

PANAJI :Manipal Hospital Goa has achieved a major milestone in advanced orthopaedic treatment after successfully completing more than 100 robotic surgeries using the VELYS robotic assisted technology. The achievement marks a significant step forward in the use of precision driven surgical solutions for bone and joint care in the state. The procedures were carried out under the guidance of orthopaedic specialist Dr. Rohan R. Desai and his team, reflecting the hospital’s growing focus on integrating modern medical technologies into routine clinical practice. The milestone highlights the institution’s efforts to improve surgical accuracy, patient safety and long term treatment outcomes through…

HSBC Mutual Fund announced the launch of HSBC Gold ETF, investing in physical gold or gold related instruments, and HSBC Gold ETF Fund of Fund (FoF), investing in units of HSBC Gold ETF. The launch marks the first ETF offeringsfrom HSBC Mutual Fund in India. The New Fund Offer (NFO)schemes open for subscription this week. NFO Period: HSBC Gold ETF – 16 to 18 March 2026, HSBC Gold ETF Fund of Fund – 19 to 25 March 2026. Both funds will be managed by Dipan Parikh, HSBC Mutual Fund. HSBC Gold ETF will invest in physical gold, and the performance…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa police force is grappling with a severe shortage of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs), with nearly 84% of positions currently vacant. This has led to Superintendents of Police (SPs) taking on additional responsibilities to manage the gap at this crucial supervisory level. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who also oversees the home department, revealed that the force has a total of 1,036 vacancies across ranks. The sanctioned strength of DySPs stands at around 65 posts, including two ex-cadre positions. Of these, 44 are allotted to the Goa police, while the remaining posts fall under the Indian…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s coastline is undergoing a steady transformation, with about 3% of its shore already eroded and the stretch considered stable dropping by nearly 7%, according to recent assessments of shoreline changes. The findings point to a gradual but concerning shift, as more sections of the coast move out of the “stable” category and become vulnerable to erosion. This has raised alarms for beach-dependent livelihoods, coastal infrastructure, and the state’s tourism-driven economy. Researchers link the trend to a mix of natural forces and human activity. Sea-level rise, shifting wave dynamics, and increasing pressure from coastal development are all…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s traffic enforcement system is seeing a major push towards technology-driven policing and transparency, with over 1 lakh challans issued between April 2025 and January 31, 2026, the State Legislative Assembly was informed. In a detailed reply, Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Pramod P. Sawant said Police Inspectors issued 60,804 challans, while Sub-Inspectors accounted for 47,422, reflecting intensive on-ground enforcement across the state. At the same time, the government is increasingly relying on automation to reduce human intervention. Under the Goa Vehicle Authentication (GoVA) project, AI-powered cameras installed at border check posts are now detecting violations…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has identified key reasons behind growing traffic congestion in Panaji, pointing to the absence of off-street parking and a heavy influx of vehicles as the primary causes. In a reply tabled in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant stated that traffic personnel are deployed at various locations to ensure smooth vehicular movement, while multiple steps have been initiated to tackle congestion across the capital city. Among the measures taken, authorities have directed casino operators to strictly follow designated parking arrangements and ensure that customers use multi-level parking facilities. Additionally,…