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New Delhi: The proposed India European Union free trade agreement has been described as the largest FTA in the world, carrying significance far beyond trade. European Council President Antonio Costa said the agreement would send a strong message of stability and cooperation at a time when global economic and political uncertainty is rising. The long awaited pact is expected to be signed at the upcoming EU India summit in New Delhi, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Costa said the agreement would be the most comprehensive trade deal ever concluded by either India or the European Union and would serve…

New Delhi: India delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing it of spreading misinformation and attempting to justify terrorism while violating its international obligations. Addressing the Council, India said Pakistan’s interventions were driven by a single objective of undermining India and misleading the global community. India firmly rejected Pakistan’s account of last year’s military developments, describing it as false and self serving. It reiterated that the trigger for India’s actions was the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians were killed by Pakistan sponsored terrorists. The Security…

Team Goemkarponn A public interest litigation has been moved before the Bombay High Court at Goa, alleging serious environmental and water-related damage arising from highway construction activity along the Verna Highway. The petition has been filed by advocate Moses Pinto, appearing in person, who has sought urgent judicial intervention to halt what he describes as poorly planned and ecologically harmful earthworks being executed by the Public Works Department (Highways). The case names multiple authorities as respondents, including the Union and State governments, the PWD (Highways), the South Goa Collector, the Goa State Pollution Control Board, the Water Resources Department and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll initiated by the Election Commission of India (ECI) has come under renewed scrutiny, following complaints from citizens who claim they are facing undue harassment during the process. According to several residents, hearings conducted by certain Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) are being handled in an inconsistent and arbitrary manner. Complainants allege that officials are seeking documents that are not part of the approved list issued by the ECI, causing confusion and distress among voters. Some citizens have alleged that the demand for additional paperwork appears to be a…

Team Goemkarponn New Delhi: In a bid to accelerate the operationalisation of auctioned mineral blocks, the Union government has proposed amendments that would allow mining leases to be executed partially by separating forest and non-forest areas within a block. The Ministry of Mines has suggested changes to the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015, under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and has invited feedback from stakeholders, including state governments. According to the Ministry, the proposed amendments aim to streamline mining processes and reduce delays. Measures under consideration include permitting part execution of leases for forest and non-forest zones,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s Town and Country Planning (TCP) Minister Vishwajit Rane has announced a strict ban on all development activities within a 150-metre radius of Bondvolli Lake in Santa Cruz. The decision comes after detailed discussions with Fr. Richard Pinhero, Parish Priest of Santa Cruz, and in response to concerns raised by local residents about the ecological and environmental impact of new constructions. “The properties in question, along with others around the lake, were converted under the Regional Plan 2021 when Goa was under a Congress government, and large-scale plotting approvals were also granted during that period. After understanding…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, has appealed for patience and calm amid protests against the proposed Unity Mall at Kadamba Plateau, which is claimed to fall within the zone of influence of the notified Toyyar Lake wetland. On 21 January 2026, Dr. Sawant met representatives of the agitators at Mahalaxmi, Altinho, Panaji, and agreed to a joint site inspection and survey. The exercise will involve the agitators, their experts, and government officials, ensuring transparency and participation from all stakeholders. “The inspection and survey will be completed by 27 January 2026. I urge everyone to remain…