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Washington: The Biden Administration on Monday notified Congress of its decision to approve the sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and related ones at an estimated cost of USD1.17 billion. The proposed sale will improve India’s capability to deter current and future threats by upgrading its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a notification to the Congress. The Biden administration’s approval of sale of major defense equipment to India comes weeks ahead of its completion of its four-year term. President-elect Donald Trump would be sworn in as 47th president of the United States of America on…

Srinagar: Asia’s first water transport service, “Uber Shikara”, is now available in J&K’s picturesque Dal Lake. Uber rolled out Asia’s first water transport service with shikara bookings on its app. Tourists visiting the Dal Lake will now enjoy a hassle-free travel experience with the launch of Uber’s first water transport service ‘Uber Shikara’. This innovative initiative aims to combine technology with tradition allowing travellers to pre-book shikara rides through the popular ride-hailing app. The service was launched by Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh, who booked the inaugural shikara ride via the app. “Uber Shikara is our humble…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in connection with the flood situation in the state due to Cyclone Fengal and assured all possible help and support to the state, Government of India sources said on Tuesday. Cyclone Fengal made landfall along coastal lines of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Saturday night. Heavy rainfall and widespread destruction followed in the state and the Union Territory before Fengal weakened into a deep depression on Sunday. Schools Closed In Tamil Nadu All schools and colleges in four districts of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Tuesday…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Vikrant Shetty was granted bail by the Bombay High Court in Goa, where he is accused of participating in six fraudulent sale deeds. When granting bail on a personal bond of Rs 5 lakh and other conditions, the court highlighted extended imprisonment, the lack of a charge, and the impossibility of a time-bound trial conclusion. Since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on suspicion of being involved in six sale deeds in which documents were signed based on falsified and counterfeit data, Shetty has been detained for ten months. Advocate Vibhav Amonkar, speaking on Shetty’s behalf,…

New Delhi: Amid attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, ISKCON Kolkata has advised its colleagues and followers in the neighbouring country to wipe off tilak and hide tulsi beads, cover their heads, and avoid wearing saffron. According to a report with The Times Of India, the advice came from ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das. “I have been advising all monks and members that in this hour of crisis, they must be very careful to protect themselves and avoid conflict. I have suggested they avoid wearing saffron clothes and vermilion on their foreheads,” the report quoted a statement by Radharamn Das. “If…

New Delhi: The Volkswagen Group, which includes the brands Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Porche, and Lamborghini has been accused by Indian authorities of evading $1.4 billion (Rs 118.6 billion) in taxes, which is roughly Rs 11,865 crore. The companies within the Volkswagen Group accused of import duty manipulation include the Indian unit Skoda Auto Volkswagen and the models of cars involved in the alleged scam include Audi’s A4 and A6 sedans and Q5 and Q7 SUVs. It also includes Skoda’s Octavia and Superb sedans, its Kodiaq SUV, and Volkswagen’s Tiguan SUV. Relevant authorities in India have claimed after detailed scrutiny that…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Michael Lobo, the Calangute MLA, expressed confidence that the stakeholders in the coastal belt will not suffer any bad effects from Sunburn, the well-known EDM festival, moving to Dhargalim. He emphasized that the festival’s attendees will eventually visit beaches like Anjuna, Vagator, and Calangute, which would help the local economy. “Sunburn can occur anywhere and will still be advantageous to us. Anjuna, Vagator, or Calangute are the obvious destinations for festival goers who wish to explore the surrounding beaches, according to Lobo. Although Lobo acknowledged Dhargalim as a possible location, he drew attention to the area’s inadequate…