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Rajasthan : The timing couldn’t have been more coincidental. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first bilateral meeting in five years on Wednesday, where they underscored that a “stable, predictable and amicable” bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Beijing is important — a refreshing break since the Galwan days. On the other hand, a Lutyens Star in Modi 1.0, who held two crucial portfolios separately — Information and Broadcasting as well as Sports — is now back in Rajasthan as a Cabinet Minister of some meaty portfolios like commerce, where his long-term goal is rather…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a concerted effort to enhance law and order in the district, the North Goa Police has intensified its focus on criminal elements over the last week. A series of proactive measures have been implemented to curb criminal activities and maintain public safety. History Sheeters checked: In the past seven days, approximately 85 history sheets have been thoroughly checked. This is part of a broader effort to keep a close watch on individuals with a criminal past and ensure that their activities are being monitored. Surprise Night Checks: Duty Officers have been instructed to carry out surprise…

New Delhi: India will impose restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) when necessary to protect national interests, particularly given its location in a strategically sensitive region, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. During an interactive session at Wharton Business School on October 22, she also emphasised that the Modi government’s development strategy focuses on four key areas: infrastructure, investment, innovation, and inclusiveness, to transform India into a developed nation by 2047. Sitharaman arrived in the United States on Tuesday afternoon to attend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings and stopped at the University of Pennsylvania during her…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao Port Authority has received global recognition for its environmental initiatives, becoming the first port in India to offer Green Ship Incentives through the prestigious Environment Ship Index (ESI) portal. This accomplishment places the port on the international stage, acknowledged by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) for promoting environmentally friendly practices among seagoing vessels. The incentive scheme, named ‘Harit Shrey’, was launched in October 2023. The program offers discounts on port charges based on the ESI scores of commercial vessels, encouraging ships to reduce their emissions and comply with international environmental standards. Vessels with…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: On the occasion of the 76th birth anniversary of late Matanhy Saldanha, Goencho Raponkaracho Ekvott and MP Capt. Viriato Fernandes voiced strong criticism against the BJP government for its environmental policies and negligence towards Goa’s fishing community. They highlighted the rampant destruction of natural ecosystems and the adverse effects on traditional fishing livelihoods. During the garlanding ceremony at Cansaulim Market Circle, both groups reiterated their commitment to protect Goa’s environment and its coastal heritage, calling for greater accountability and sustainable development measures to safeguard the interests of the state’s fishermen.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China’s Xi Jinping have welcomed the patrolling agreement announced this week that calls for “complete (military) disengagement” along the Line of Actual Control in the Himalayas, as well as “resolution of issues that arose in 2020 in the India-China border areas”. The phrase “complete disengagement” indicates the two militaries will withdraw to pre-May 2020 positions, i.e., before skirmishes, including violent clashes in Ladakh’s Galwan, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, triggered by the May 5 face-off in the Pangong Lake region. The withdrawal to pre-May 2020 positions was also flagged by Foreign…

Washington: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India wants to enhance its influence in the world as one in every six persons is Indian and the world cannot ignore India’s economy. While participating in a panel discussion on the ‘Bretton Woods Institutions at 80: Priorities for the Next Decade’, organised by the Center for Global Development on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Annual Meetings 2024 in Washington, DC, Ms Sitharaman stated that no country, whether US which is far away or China which is very close cannot ignore India. When asked how nations like India and…