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New Delhi: In a significant stride forward for the India-US civil nuclear deal, the US Department of Energy has given the green light for a US company to partner with Indian firms in the design and manufacture of nuclear reactors within India. This strategic move not only deepens the bilateral relationship but also marks a major triumph for New Delhi’s long-standing insistence on keeping the entire process in-house. The partnership will focus on producing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a technology crucial for meeting emerging energy needs efficiently. At the heart of this development is the agreement to jointly design and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a forecast for summer, indicating that most of the country will experience above-average temperatures from April through June. This forecast points to the potential for extended heatwave occurrences, particularly in central and eastern India, where states such as Odisha, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh may face heatwaves lasting 10 to 11 days. As per the IMD’s nationwide summer outlook, most regions are projected to witness higher-than-normal temperatures, with the western peninsular region and certain parts of east-central and eastern India being the notable exceptions. Mryutyunjay Mohapatra, the IMD Director General,…

New Delhi: In the latest escalation of the three-language policy debate, tensions between Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have reached a boiling point. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused his Tamil Nadu counterpart, MK Stalin, of engaging in “narrow politics” by resisting the policy, which Adityanath believes creates divisions based on region and language. However, Stalin fired back, labeling Adityanath’s remarks as “political black comedy” and defending Tamil Nadu’s stance on language policy as a fight against linguistic imposition rather than opposition to any specific language. Yogi Adityanath’s accusations against MK Stalin center on the belief that Stalin…

Washington: As the world continues to marvel at the wonders of space exploration, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has shared her plans to visit India, a nation that holds a special place in her heart. This journey is not just a return to her father’s homeland but also an opportunity to engage with India’s burgeoning space sector. During her recent nine-month stint at the International Space Station, Williams was captivated by the breathtaking views of the Himalayas, describing India as ‘amazing’ every time her spacecraft passed over these majestic mountains. Williams, whose father, Deepak Pandya, hails from Gujarat, and her mother,…

On Monday, Manoj Parab, the President of Revolutionary Goans, made headlines with his striking proposal for an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to tackle the issue of illegal slum settlements in Chimbel. His statements unveiled a deeper concern that resonates beyond Chimbel; it speaks to the pervasive issues of illegal housing and political complicity across Goa. Chimbel, along with other areas such as Moti-donor, Camrabhat, and Lala ki basti, has become emblematic of the challenges posed by illegal slum development. These neighbourhoods have drawn significant attention not merely for their existence but for the increasing visibility of anti-social…

New Delhi: As India’s financial year 2024-2025 comes to a close, several major car manufacturers are bracing for a new era of pricing, with Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Hyundai, and others set to increase vehicle prices starting April 1, 2025. This move marks the latest in a series of price hikes as the industry grapples with rising input costs and inflationary pressures. Across the board, these price hikes are primarily driven by increasing operational and raw material costs. Maruti Suzuki leads the charge with a significant price increase of up to 4% across its popular models like the Baleno, Alto K10,…

New Delhi: In a daring move, Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government, has ignited a firestorm with his recent remarks about India’s Northeastern states. During a trip to China, Yunus positioned Bangladesh as the guardian of the ocean for these landlocked Indian regions, sparking sharp reactions across the political spectrum in India. The comments, widely circulated on social media, have not only strained India-Bangladesh relations but also heightened concerns about China’s growing influence in the region. At the heart of the controversy is Yunus’s characterization of India’s Northeastern states, collectively known as the Seven Sisters, as a…