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DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pronounced its verdict on pleas challenging the Allahabad High Court judgment that declared the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004 as unconstitutional. In its order, the court upheld the law as “constitutional”, and clarified that the madrasas running under the said Act would continue to operate. However, the court held that the Madrasa Act, to the extent it regulates higher education in relation to ‘fazil’ and ‘kamil’ degrees, conflicts with the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act and to that extent it was unconstitutional. The court also held that the provisions of the Madrasa Act…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today announced that his government is considering amendment to Goa Panchayati Raj Act and Municipalities Act to impose more stringent fines on public littering or throwing waste in open. Sawant was addressing the media after attending a government program in Ravindra Bhavan Sankhali. “Government is considering amendment to Goa Panchayati Raj Act and Municipalities Act to impose more stringent fines on public littering or throwing waste in open,” said Sawant He further said that even Panchayat and Municipalities will be fined for failure to ensure proper garbage collection & cleanliness. Sawant had…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: In a shocking incident, a Police complaint has been filed against Sanjay Naik and Ashok Naik for allegedly assaulting and physically attacking Fatgo Palkar Talathi of Mencurem-Dhumashem V.P. while discharging his lawful duties. As per information, the accused have been identified as Sanjay Naik and Ashok Naik both r/o Mencurem-Bicholim. Due to the attack Palkar sustained bodily injuries. Police said that both with their common intention abused the complaint in bad words and assaulted him with helmet and physically attacked on him while he was discharging his lawful duties as Govt. servant and caused ham bodily injuries,…

New Delhi: The government has put Wikipedia on notice with reference to complaints of bias and inaccuracies in entries in the popular and free online encyclopedia, sources. The government pointed out that a select group – a community of volunteers – holds editorial control, and asked why Wikipedia should not, in such a case, be treated as a ‘publisher’ instead of an ‘intermediary’. The notice comes amid a legal battle in the Delhi High Court, in which news agency Asian News International, has demanded information about users who made edits to an entry about the firm; the alleged edit referred…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the recent, targeted attack on the Hindu temple in Canada and its devotees is not only deeply concerning but also entirely unacceptable. “The recent, targeted attack on the Hindu temple and its devotees is not only deeply concerning but also entirely unacceptable,” said Sawant He further said that such incidents represent a direct assault on the values of peace, respect, and unity that form the foundation of any civilized society. “We call upon the Canadian Government to take immediate, decisive action to ensure the safety and security of all religious…

Washington: Over three dozen Indian Americans are running for local bodies and state legislation elections across the country reflecting the growing interest among this small ethnic community to be part of political mainstream. “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu,” Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi comments at various Indian American gatherings motivating and encouraging community members to run for elections at all levels. Probably the largest number of Indian Americans running for local offices are in the state of California, which sends two members to the House of Representatives – Ro Khanna and Dr Ami…

Canberra: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that the comprehensive strategic partnership with Australia is growing steadily as he met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong for the 15th India-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue here. Both the leaders also discussed “respective neighbourhoods, Indo-Pacific, West Asia, Ukraine and the global strategic scenario.” “Concluded the 15th India – Australia Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue with FM @SenatorWong in Canberra today. Our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is growing steadily. Reflected in stronger political ties, robust defence & security cooperation, expanded trade, greater mobility and deeper educational linkages,” Mr Jaishankar posted on X. “Discussed our…