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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A suo motu probe into India’s declining forest cover has been launched by the National Green Tribunal, which has sent summons to all states and union territories—including Goa—requesting thorough information on their conservation initiatives within a month. A Global Forest Watch report that was published in a national newspaper on April 13 served as the basis for the matter’s consideration by the NGT’s primary bench, which was headed by Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Dr. Afroz Ahmad. According to the research, India’s forest cover has declined by 6% since 2000, with an alarming 2.33 million hectares of tree…

New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah set the Optus Stadium ablaze with his bowling masterpiece against Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which began on Friday. After India’s batting collapsed for 150, the stand-in Indian captain led the charge with the ball and ran through the Indian batting order, helping his team secure a 46-run in the first innings. The right-arm quick returned 5 for 30 in 18 overs, bagging the 11th fifer in Test cricket. Bumrah’s fierce spell impressed the Australian media as the Indian skipper got a place on the front page of several Australian dailies. Reacting to Bumrah’s fame…

Imphal/New Delhi: The Centre will send over 10,000 more soldiers to ethnic violence-hit Manipur, taking the total number of companies of the central forces to 288 in the state neighbouring Myanmar, the state’s Chief Security Adviser told reporters today. With the addition of 90 companies, or approximately 10,800 personnel of the central forces, the total number of companies deployed in Manipur has reached 288, Manipur Security Adviser Kuldiep Singh told reporters in the state capital Imphal. He said 258 people have died in the Manipur violence since May 2023. “We are getting 90 companies of forces. A sizable portion has…

New Delhi: India and Japan on Friday deliberated on a reciprocal provision of supply and services agreement for greater interoperability between the militaries of the two strategic partners amid common concerns of over China’s military muscle-flexing in strategic waters. The proposed pact was discussed at a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani that took place on the sidelines of a regional security conclave in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. The defence ministry said both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in co-production and co-development of military hardware. “To further improve interoperability between the Indian…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) proudly showcases three exceptional films from Uzbekistan, Estonia, and Serbia. These cinematic gems, crafted by visionary directors and producers, explore themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the indomitable human spirit, inviting audiences on a journey through diverse cultural landscapes. Among the highlights is The Song Sustxotin, a poignant tale set in a drought-stricken Uzbek village. Directed by the internationally acclaimed Khusnora Rozmatova, the film portrays a community’s battle against nature’s fury and societal despair. Honored with the “For Humanism” award at the Kazan International Muslim Film Festival, Rozmatova has delievered…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The team behind the biographical drama Swatantrya Veer Savarkar interacted with the media at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), where the film was showcased as the opening feature of the Indian Panorama section. The event offered a platform to reflect on the film’s creative journey and its historical significance. Actor Randeep Hooda who played the titular role of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and directed the film, likened the production challenges to the struggles faced by Veer Savarkar during India’s freedom struggle. Interacting with the media, he said that he had to take it upon himself…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee, a four-time National Award winner and Padma Shri recipient is here at 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) where his highly anticipated film Despatch is featuring under ‘Special Presentations’. During a press conference organized by Press Information Bureau on the sidelines of IFFI 2024, the cast and crew of the film, including Bajpayee, director Kannu Behl, Ishani Banerjee, and actress Shahana Goswami, interacted with the media, shedding light on the film’s creation, challenges, and the gripping narrative that explores the dark side of journalism. Manoj Bajpayee spoke passionately about the journey of…