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New Delhi: Two India-flagged LPG tankers belonging to the Shipping Corporation of India have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are now heading toward India after days of uncertainty in the region. The vessels, named Shivalik and Nanda Devi, passed through the narrow maritime corridor following careful coordination involving regional authorities. The operation was conducted with the cooperation of Iran and other nations in the area to ensure safe navigation through one of the world’s most sensitive shipping routes. The movement of the tankers comes after a series of diplomatic engagements between India and Iran aimed at securing safe…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Members of the Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress on Friday held a protest at the Panaji Market to highlight the ongoing shortage of LPG cylinders being faced by consumers across the state. During the demonstration, the women alleged that many households are struggling to obtain cooking gas cylinders, creating serious difficulties for families that rely on LPG for their daily cooking requirements. The protesters said the shortage has caused considerable inconvenience to several consumers and has disrupted routine household activities. They urged the Goa government to take immediate steps to resolve the issue and ensure that an adequate…

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government has created a ₹1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund to help the country respond effectively to global economic uncertainties and unexpected external shocks. Speaking during discussions on the second batch of supplementary demands for grants in the Lok Sabha, she said the fund would provide additional fiscal flexibility to manage global challenges such as the ongoing tensions in West Asia. The fund is intended to act as a buffer that allows the government to absorb sudden economic disruptions and maintain financial stability. The government has sought parliamentary approval to spend…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Residents of Margao may soon see relief from the persistent traffic congestion on the western side of the city, especially around the busy Comba railway crossing, with the approval of a new road connectivity project. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has cleared a proposal to connect the Margao Western Bypass with the Vidya Vikas Mandal (VVM) educational complex. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 25 crore, is expected to significantly improve access to the area. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Digambar Kamat announced on Friday that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) prepared…

New Delhi: The government has urged people not to panic book cooking gas cylinders, stating that domestic production of LPG has increased significantly and supplies remain sufficient to meet demand across the country. Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said domestic LPG output has risen by about 30 percent, ensuring that the entire supply is currently being directed toward household consumers. The assurance comes as booking requests for cooking gas cylinders have sharply increased in recent days. According to the ministry, daily LPG bookings have climbed to around 75.7 lakh compared to the earlier average of 55.7…

New Delhi: The government has said that around 23,000 Indian sailors are currently serving on merchant vessels operating in the Gulf region as authorities closely monitor the evolving maritime situation amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Officials from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways stated that 677 Indian sailors are on board 24 ships positioned west of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply is transported each year. An additional 76 Indian sailors are serving on vessels operating east of the strait, and their movements are also being…

New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had been detained for nearly six months under the National Security Act, is set to be released after the government decided to revoke the detention order following a review of the case. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs after considering the circumstances surrounding his detention. Authorities stated that Wangchuk had already completed nearly half of the permitted detention period under the preventive law, which influenced the decision to withdraw the order with immediate effect. The government said the step reflects its commitment to maintaining peace, stability and mutual trust…