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Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday confirmed that Indian students from the Union Territory currently studying in Iran are being evacuated via Armenia amid escalating tensions in the region. Addressing the media, Abdullah said the decision to move students overland to Armenia was made due to the closure of airports and ports in Iran, particularly in high-risk areas like Tehran and Isfahan. “I have been in constant touch with the Ministry of External Affairs. I spoke personally with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who assured me that the evacuation is being carried out as per a…

Canada: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held his first-ever bilateral meeting with newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, marking a fresh chapter in India-Canada ties. Hailing the relationship as “extremely important,” PM Modi emphasized the need for both nations to collaborate across a wide spectrum of sectors for mutual benefit and global good. “I believe India-Canada relations are extremely important,” PM Modi said during the meeting, adding that the two democracies must strive for win-win cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, technology, clean energy, space, and critical minerals. He also…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Marking the 80th Goa Revolution Day, Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led state government, accusing it of failing to uphold the ideals of Goa’s freedom movement. “Incidents of rape and murder are increasing day by day. Law and order have collapsed in the state. This is not the dream envisioned by our freedom fighters,” Alemao said, urging the youth to reflect on the current state of affairs. He also raised concerns over the rising number of road accidents and the erosion of communal harmony. “The BJP government has failed to…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make history on Wednesday as he embarks on the first-ever official visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia. The landmark trip signals a deepening of ties between India and Europe, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describing it as a reflection of India’s commitment to building stronger partnerships with European nations in a rapidly evolving global landscape. During the visit, PM Modi will hold high-level bilateral talks with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and meet President Zoran Milanović. Strengthening diplomatic and strategic ties will be at the heart of these discussions,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a sharp critique of the prevailing governance culture, Rohidas Raghunath Dessai, President of the Freedom Fighters Association, has expressed deep concern over bureaucratic apathy and called for greater accountability and discipline among government officers and Ministers. “Law and order are not in place. There should be discipline among the government officers and Ministers. They must cooperate with the people and assist them to make things easier whenever they visit for any work,” Dessai said, voicing the frustrations of many citizens struggling with red tape and indifferent public service. In a pointed message to his fellow freedom…

New Delhi: In a bold diplomatic move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it categorically clear to former US President Donald Trump that India has never accepted—and will never accept—any foreign mediation on its disputes with Pakistan. The 35-minute phone call, initiated by Trump, served as an opportunity for Modi to bust what New Delhi sees as a false narrative that the United States played a role in negotiating a ceasefire during India’s Operation Sindoor. The conversation also underscored Modi’s assertiveness on the world stage. Despite Trump’s personal request, Modi declined to make a stopover in the US while returning from…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The All Goa Road Contractors’ Association has voiced strong opposition to the government’s recent decision to remove the 20% cap on underbidding for PWD and other government tenders. The group has called for the immediate restoration of the earlier circular, warning that the new policy could lead to poor-quality infrastructure and financial losses. During a meeting held on Tuesday at the BPS Club, Association members unanimously demanded the cancellation of the revised rule, which allows contractors to submit bids significantly lower than the project estimate. Speaking to the media, Association president Amarnath Desai said the removal of…