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New Delhi: Indonesia has signed an agreement with India to procure the BrahMos missile system, marking another significant step in India’s growing defence export programme. The deal, estimated to be worth between $200 million and $350 million, is part of Indonesia’s broader effort to strengthen its military capabilities. Officials in Jakarta said the procurement forms part of the country’s plan to modernise defence equipment, particularly in the maritime sector. The missile system is expected to enhance Indonesia’s ability to safeguard its extensive coastline and strategic sea routes. The BrahMos missile is widely regarded as one of the most advanced supersonic…

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force carried out a major firefighting operation in Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, deploying a Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopter to battle a large forest fire in the Mebo and Sigar areas. During the operation, the helicopter released around 66,000 litres of water over multiple sorties in an effort to control the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby settlements. Visuals shared by the Air Force showed thick smoke rising from the affected forest areas while the helicopter conducted aerial water drops to contain the blaze. In a statement on social media, the Air…

New Delhi: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant presented the 2026 to 27 state budget in the Goa Legislative Assembly Complex in Porvorim, announcing a series of initiatives aimed at expanding Goa’s Information Technology sector and strengthening its digital economy. The budget allocates ₹189 crore to the Information Technology, Electronics and Communications sector, reflecting the government’s focus on innovation, digital governance and technology driven growth. Commenting on the announcements, IT Minister Rohan Khaunte said the budget places strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, job creation, startups and digital connectivity. He added that the investment in technology will help accelerate the state’s digital transformation and…

New Delhi: Hotel and restaurant associations in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai have raised concerns over a growing shortage of commercial liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, warning that the disruption could severely affect food services across these major cities. The shortage has been linked to supply issues triggered by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, which has impacted key global energy shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. Amid the crisis, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has directed oil refineries to increase LPG production and divert additional output for domestic consumption in an effort to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Tuesday brought to the attention of the Goa Legislative Assembly the disruption in commercial LPG cylinder supplies in Bengaluru, cautioning that such developments could pose challenges for the hospitality sector elsewhere. Alemao noted that hotels and restaurants in Karnataka’s capital have reportedly been severely affected after the supply of commercial gas cylinders was halted, forcing many establishments to struggle with their daily operations. Highlighting the importance of uninterrupted fuel supply for the hospitality industry, he urged the Goa government to take preventive steps to ensure that similar difficulties do not arise…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Balendra Shah and Rabi Lamichhane following their electoral success in Nepal and the formation of a new government led by the Rastriya Swatantra Party. During a phone conversation, the Indian Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between the two nations. Modi expressed confidence that relations between India and Nepal would grow stronger under the new leadership. He said India looks forward to working closely with the incoming government to promote mutual prosperity, development, and the well being of people in both…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said American forces have been sinking Iranian naval vessels during the ongoing conflict rather than capturing them, claiming military personnel believe destroying the ships is both safer and more effective. Speaking about the military campaign involving the United States and Israel against Iran, Trump described a conversation with US personnel in which they explained their preference for destroying enemy vessels. According to him, military officials said sinking the ships was safer and even more appealing than seizing them. Trump said the joint operation with Israel was delivering a powerful blow to Iran’s military infrastructure…