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New Delhi: The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has said negotiations with the Pakistan backed administration in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have made positive progress, while making it clear that no final agreement has been reached and cautioning against any attempt to derail the talks. JAAC core member Umar Nazir Kashmiri said the committee is seeking a genuine resolution to its demands and not empty assurances. He warned that the organisation would not accept any form of deception during the negotiation process, stating that it wanted meaningful negotiations rather than betrayal. According to the committee, the latest round…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has begun suo motu proceedings into complaints of persistent foul odour and suspected industrial pollution in Bethora, calling for reports from six government authorities within the next few days. The Commission decided to intervene after taking note of a media report that highlighted the concerns of local residents, who claimed that emissions from nearby industrial units were creating an unhealthy environment in the area. Notices have been served on the Chief Secretary, the Director of Health Services, the Director of Industries, Trade and Commerce, the Member Secretary of the Goa State…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the Union Cabinet will discuss tougher measures to tackle paper leaks, describing the issue as one that has caused immense distress to lakhs of students and their families. In a video message shared late on Thursday, the Prime Minister said the government is committed to strengthening the examination system and taking stricter action against those involved in paper leak cases. He also revealed that a new Bill aimed at tightening legal provisions against paper leaks will be introduced in Parliament next week. Calling the issue “not an ordinary one,” PM Modi…

New Delhi: Delhi Police on Thursday said it has identified more than 480 Pakistan based social media handles allegedly involved in spreading misinformation during the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar, adding that many of these accounts were also active during Operation Sindoor. According to the police, the identified accounts have been circulating rumours, manipulated videos and misleading posts with the intention of provoking people, particularly students. Authorities said efforts are underway to have the accounts blocked to prevent the further spread of false information. Police officials stated that the same network of social media handles had…

New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26 day hunger strike on Friday after receiving written assurances from the Central Government on key demands related to the NEET UG 2026 paper leak controversy and reforms to the examination system. Wangchuk, who had been observing an indefinite fast over the examination scandal, concluded his protest following discussions with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. His wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, was present when he ended the fast. In a video message released after breaking his fast, Wangchuk said the government had provided written commitments following two…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Health officials have sounded an alert after eight dengue cases were confirmed in Porvorim’s Housing Board area, including seven personnel attached to the Porvorim Fire Station, prompting intensified surveillance and vector-control measures. The Porvorim Primary Health Centre (PHC) has traced multiple mosquito breeding spots in the locality and has once again pulled up the agency executing the Porvorim Town Square (PTS) project for inadequate sanitation. A third notice has now been issued to the contractor, warning of continued violations. PHC Health Officer Dr Shikandar Talwar said the first dengue infection was detected in a supervisor associated with…

Harare: India captain Shreyas Iyer has showered praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the 15 year old produced a breathtaking maiden T20I half century to power India to a convincing win over Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three match series. Playing only his fourth international match, Sooryavanshi showcased the fearless approach that has made him one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket. Chasing a target of 126, the left handed opener raced to his fifty in just 18 balls, smashing four boundaries and four sixes. His explosive innings laid the foundation for India’s comfortable…