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Delhi: Three Israeli soldiers were killed on Wednesday in the northern Gaza Strip, even as the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stepped up air and ground operations in Jabaliya. The deceased soldiers were identified as 37-year-old Major Nathaniel Hershkowitz, 32-year-old Major Zvi Mattiyo Marantz and 32-year-old Major Uri Moshe Bornstein. Their funeral will be held at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on Friday. The Israeli military amplified its offensive in Gaza’s north, with troops encircling the key city of Jabaliya and some surrounding areas since Sunday with the goal to destroy the operational capabilities Hamas is trying to rebuild there. Residents have been asked…

Washington: Vowing to introduce a reciprocal tax if elected to power, former US president Donald Trump on Thursday alleged that India, among all major countries, imposes the highest tariffs on foreign products. “Perhaps the most important element of my plan to make America extraordinarily wealthy again is reciprocity. It’s a word that’s very important in my plan because we generally don’t charge tariffs. I started that process, it was so great, with the vans and the small trucks, etc. We really don’t charge. China will charge us a 200 per cent tariff. Brazil is a big charger. The biggest charger of…

The freak incident of an unregistered boat capsizing near Baga Creek in Goa has once again brought to light the pressing issue of unregulated water sports activities on Goan beaches. The boat, identified as vessel number GOA – 1801 – WS, was found to be operating without proper registration and compliance with the Department of Tourism. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential risks posed by unauthorized boats and the need for strict regulation in the interest of public safety. The swift response of Drishti Marine Lifeguards in rescuing all 18 passengers from the capsized boat is…

Team Goemkarponn Baga: An unregistered boat, vessel number GOA – 1801 – WS, capsized near the shore at Baga Creek while returning from a ride with 18 passengers on board. Thanks to the swift response of Drishti Marine Lifeguards, all 18 individuals were safely rescued from the water. Two women were taken to GMC for observation as a precaution, though no injuries were reported. Following the incident, Department of Tourism officials seized the boat, owned by Mr. Ralph Mascarenhas, for operating without registration and compliance with the Department of Tourism. The boat, which was discovered with its motors removed, was…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, is organising a National Level Faculty Development Programme from October 22 to 26, 2024. The Programme will explore an array of subjects through a series of intellectually stimulating sessions led by distinguished experts from diverse fields, including Indian Knowledge Systems, Value Education, Teaching Pedagogy, Research, Physical & Mental Well Being and Climate Change. The programme will commence with ‘Weaving Stories of Goan Art and Culture: The Kunbi Sari’ by Architect Pritha Sardessai, a member of the Goa Heritage Action Group, followed by Mr. Sagar Ram Sakordekar,…

Team Goemkarponn Fatorda: The Creative Community of Goa (CCG), a collective of creative professionals working towards positioning Goa as the Design Capital of India, hosted the 8th edition of First Fridays at Villtrans Pvt. Ltd., Fatorda. The meet up was organized by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell (SITPC), the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa and ADI Goa. The highlight of the event was a discussion on the proposed Design Policy for Goa, spearheaded by the SITPC, and the pre-launch of the CCG’s website, a platform for connecting creative communities across the state. Opening…

Team Goemkarponn Patna: The eRaksha Conference: United Against Online Child Exploitation concluded in Patna with significant discussions on AI-driven solutions to combat Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM). Hosted by CyberPeace Foundation, UNICEF, British Asian Trust (BAT), and AiLECS Lab (Monash University, Australia), the conference focused on leveraging technology and international collaboration to safeguard children online, especially in vulnerable regions like Bihar. Among the prominent speakers was Peter F. Borges, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Goa University, who delivered a session titled “Policy Making for Cyber Safety: Protecting Our Children in the Digital Age”. Borges highlighted the urgent need for policy reforms to address rising threats from cyber grooming, the dark web,…