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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation on Friday with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, as regional tensions between Iran and Israel ease following a fragile ceasefire. During the exchange, Jaishankar appreciated Iran for sharing its perspective on the unfolding situation and expressed gratitude for Tehran’s assistance in the evacuation of several hundred Indian nationals from conflict-hit areas in Iran. “Spoke to FM @araghchi of Iran this afternoon. Appreciate his sharing Iran’s perspective and thinking in the current complex situation. Thanked him for facilitating the safe evacuation of Indian nationals,” Jaishankar posted on social…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: ‘Adamya’ the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under the eight FPV Project at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) was inducted in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on June 26, 2025, in Goa. The FPV is the first ship in its class within the ICG fleet to feature Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs) and indigenously developed gearboxes, offering superior maneuverability, operational flexibility, and enhanced performance at sea. The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a 30mm CRN-91 gun, two 12.7mm stabilized remote-control guns with fire control systems, an Integrated Bridge System (IBS), an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), and…

New Delhi: In a forceful diplomatic rebuttal, India has categorically rejected the latest ruling by a so-called “Court of Arbitration” on the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the panel “illegal, void, and in brazen violation” of the treaty itself. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a detailed five-point statement denouncing the panel’s recent “supplemental award” concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Calling the self-styled arbitration body “unlawfully constituted,” the MEA stated unequivocally that India has never recognized its legitimacy. “This purported Court of Arbitration has no standing in international law and no jurisdiction to rule…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: A sudden move by the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) on Friday to close a crucial foot overbridge connecting Desterro and Vasco by welding shut its entry and exit points has triggered strong public backlash and sharp political criticism, particularly with the Damodar Saptah festival just around the corner. Residents expressed outrage over what they described as the MPA’s “high-handedness”, accusing the authority of acting without consulting local bodies or the public. The footbridge is frequently used by hundreds of pedestrians, including devotees heading to the Vailankanni chapel and the Damodar Temple  during the annual Saptah celebrations. Vasco…

Team Goemkarponn  MORMUGAO: In a significant achievement, Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Pvt Ltd has successfully completed the discharge of 60,500 metric tonnes of Iron Ore Fines from MV Jal Kalpavriksha at Berth No. 10, under challenging monsoon conditions. The consignment was for M/s Mandovi Pellets, Goa. The operation was completed in just 49 hours, with a record 29,284 metric tonnes handled in the last 24 hours alone. The swift turnaround is being seen as a major milestone, particularly given the adverse weather currently affecting Goa’s coastline. Delta Ports attributed the success to the leadership of its Vice President, Raghoba Kotkar,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: With the Damodar Saptah festival fast approaching, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Friday morning conducted a joint site inspection of the ongoing road widening works near the St Andrews Church junction. The inspection was carried out in the presence of Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Girish Borker, as well as officials from the PWD, traffic department, and local police. Speaking to reporters, Salkar said that while the road widening project was originally planned for completion before June 28, the early onset of monsoon showers had disrupted the schedule. “The road is almost ready and the overhead electrical…

New Delhi: Amid rising tensions in West Asia, the Government of India has launched Operation Sindhu to safely evacuate Indian nationals stranded in conflict-hit regions of Iran and Israel. The massive effort, coordinated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has successfully brought back 4,415 individuals so far through 19 special evacuation flights, including three Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 aircraft. The operation began on June 18, with the Indian Missions in Tehran, Yerevan, and Ashgabat working in coordination to move citizens across land borders into Armenia and Turkmenistan, where flights to India were arranged. Iran formally opened its airspace…