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New Delhi: A Delhi court has granted bail to nine members of the Indian Youth Congress who were arrested following a protest at last month’s AI Impact Summit, holding that their actions amounted to political dissent rather than criminal conduct. Judicial Magistrate First Class Ravi of the Patiala House Court ordered the release of the activists, observing that the demonstration did not constitute organised crime or repeated violent behaviour. In a detailed ruling, the court described the protest as a symbolic expression of political criticism during a public event. According to the order, the participants wore T shirts bearing images…

New Delhi: Former US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is equipped with what he described as a virtually unlimited supply of medium and upper medium grade weapons, asserting that the country is well prepared for a prolonged military conflict if required. In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump stated that US stockpiles of mid level munitions have never been stronger. He said current reserves are sufficient to sustain long running wars and claimed these weapons surpass the quality of comparable arms held by other nations. According to him, conflicts could be carried on indefinitely using…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Election Commission (SEC) has commenced the ward delimitation process in preparation for the upcoming municipal elections, which are scheduled for April. The move marks the official start of the election preparations for all 11 municipal councils in the State. Election Commissioner Menino D’Souza, in an official order, directed the division of municipal areas into wards for the councils of Pernem, Valpoi, Bicholim, Mapusa, Mormugao, Margao, Cuncolim, Quepem, Canacona, Curchorem-Cacora, and Sanguem. Deputy collectors and mamlatdars have been appointed as Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) to assist in the delimitation…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: South Goa Collector Egna Cleetus, IAS, has submitted a report to the state government regarding the suicide of a 20-year-old female student at BITS Pilani’s Goa campus on February 1, marking the sixth student death at the institute within a year. The student, originally from Bengaluru, reportedly ended her life on campus, reigniting concerns over student welfare and mental health at the prestigious institution. Collector Cleetus said her report outlines the circumstances of the recent death as well as the measures taken by the institute following previous incidents. “I have submitted a detailed report to the government…

Team Goemkarponn VARCA: Former Goa Chief Minister Churchill Alemao on Monday revealed that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) senior leader and Goa desk in-charge Atishi Marlena recently visited him to discuss politics and broader issues concerning the State. Speaking to the media, Alemao said he has not yet finalized his political plans. “Several leaders have approached me, but I will take a decision at the right time,” he added. The meeting at Alemao’s Varca residence last week had sparked speculation in political circles, coming shortly after AAP Benaulim MLA and Churchill’s long-time rival Venzy Viegas warned the party leadership that he…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a key development for Siolim residents, the Supreme Court has issued notices to all relevant parties, including State Government departments, in a petition challenging the construction of luxury villas near the historic Oxel spring. The matter is scheduled for hearing in April. The Special Leave Petition (SLP) was filed by local resident Suraj Chodankar and environmental activist Avertino Miranda, following the dismissal of their earlier plea by the Bombay High Court at Goa, which had contested the approvals granted for the project. The dispute centers on the proposed development of eight residential villas, each featuring a…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has extended the registration deadline for Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) under the upcoming Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) to March 15, following slow compliance and growing apprehension from certain industry segments. The original deadline of February 28 was missed by several manufacturers and traders, prompting authorities to allow additional time to complete the mandatory registration process. The DRS, scheduled to take effect from April 1, aims to regulate the collection and refund of deposits on non-biodegradable beverage containers, including glass bottles, cans, and certain types of plastic packaging. PIBOs will be required to…