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Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar firmly declared on Sunday that he will “remain” in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), highlighting the role of the BJP in his political journey. This assertion came as he addressed the inaugural ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games, a major sporting event drawing young athletes from across the country. Kumar, who is seeking a fifth consecutive term in office, emphasized his unwavering stance, stating, “I am going to remain here always. My party may have led me to change alliances in the past, but that will not happen again. It was Atal Bihari…

Team Goemkarponn SHIRGAO: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sharply criticised South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes for participating in a felicitation ceremony at the Shri Lairai temple in Shirgao, even as the state continues to mourn the deaths of devotees in last week’s stampede during the annual zatra. BJP spokesperson Giriraj Pai Vernekar took to social media to question the Congress MP’s actions, calling the felicitation “shameless” and inappropriate in light of the tragedy. “While Goa mourns the tragic loss of lives in the stampede at Devi Lairai Zatra in Shirgaon, @ViriatoFern shamelessly gets himself felicitated. For what, exactly?” Vernekar…

Wayanad: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has affirmed her party’s full support for any decisive action the central government chooses to take in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 people dead. Speaking during her two-day visit to Wayanad, the AICC General Secretary reiterated the Congress Working Committee’s (CWC) resolution backing the government. “The Congress Party, through the CWC, has passed a resolution stating that we stand fully with whatever action the government decides to take. We hope that action is taken soon,” she told reporters. Her remarks come after the Congress party, in a high-level meeting chaired…

Team Goemkarponn Cuncolim: Cuncolim Police have registered a case against a Chinchinim resident for allegedly conducting a gambling activity, popularly known as “Housie”, during a public stage show without obtaining prior permission from the authorities. According to a complaint filed by PSI Suhas Velip, the incident took place between 7:00 pm and 10:30 pm on May 2 at the Chinchinim Panchayat Playground. The accused allegedly organised the gambling event in a public space, offering prizes amounting to Rs 10 lakh to participants. The case has been registered under Section 11(2)(a) of the Public Gambling Act. Further investigation is currently underway,…

New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a powerful message on Monday, promising a strong and decisive response to any threat against India. Speaking at an event in the national capital, Singh reaffirmed his commitment to national security and assured citizens that the government would act firmly in the face of provocations. “As the Defence Minister, it is my responsibility to work alongside our armed forces to protect the nation’s borders and to give a befitting reply to anyone who casts an evil eye on…

Srinagar: In a sharp response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, India has temporarily blocked the flow of water through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River, escalating tensions with Pakistan. The move, though temporary and within the bounds of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), is being viewed as a strategic warning to Islamabad. Reports suggest that similar measures are under consideration for the Kishanganga Dam on the Jhelum River, indicating a broader re-evaluation of India’s water diplomacy with Pakistan amid rising hostilities. Under the Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, Pakistan has rights to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: To make the eKYC process easier for ration card holders, the central government has launched a new digital method called Face eKYC, allowing people to complete the verification from home using their smartphones. This initiative is aimed at helping those who are unable to visit fair price shops (FPS) or be present during home visits by government officials. According to the Department of Civil Supplies, a large number of eKYC updates are still pending. Although the previous deadline was set for April 30, no new extension has been officially announced. In the past, government staff visited homes…