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New Delhi: New Delhi, March 25, 2025 – In a significant development for India’s tax landscape, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday that the much-anticipated new Income Tax Bill will be tabled for discussion during the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. Speaking during the Finance Bill 2025 discussions in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman revealed that the Select Committee is currently reviewing the bill, which was introduced on February 13. The committee is expected to submit its report by the first day of the next parliamentary session, paving the way for the bill’s consideration in the monsoon session, typically held…

New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic move, India and China convened for high-level discussions in Beijing on March 25, 2025, addressing the long-standing boundary dispute and exploring avenues for enhanced cross-border cooperation. The 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China Border Affairs saw both nations reviewing the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and agreeing on steps to resume crucial exchanges. Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary (East Asia) in India’s foreign ministry, led the Indian delegation, while Hong Liang, Director General of the Boundary and Oceanic Affairs Department of China’s Foreign Ministry, headed…

New Delhi: In a remarkable economic feat, India has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, doubling its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to $4.3 trillion in just ten years. This unprecedented 105% growth rate, revealed by recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) data, has positioned India to potentially overtake Japan as the fourth-largest global economy by the third quarter of 2025. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal hailed India’s economic performance as “outstanding,” emphasizing that the country has outpaced all nations in the G7, G20, and BRICS groups. India’s growth rate of 105% over the past decade surpasses other major economies,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today informed the House that his government was examining High Court’s order on Illegal constructions. “We are examining High Court order on illegal constructions; we need to define illegal and irregular constructions,” said Sawant He further said that government was exploring possibility of brining in a law or legislation to give protection to the affected people and that there is no need to panic for the law abiding citizen. The Department of Urban Development (Municipal Administration) has instructed all Goan municipalities to take prompt action against illegal buildings in response to a ruling…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today defended foreign trips and participation of Goa in international events stating it was crucial. Altone D’Costa raised questions about whether the foreign trips organized by the tourism department are truly beneficial for Goa or just a waste of money. He also questioned whether these trips are part of the tender process, nominations, or post-facto decisions. “Participation in international events is crucial, as Goa needs to showcase and position itself internationally,” said Khaunte He added that the agencies involved are empaneled in A and B categories, which are assigned through a proper tender…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Admitting that the tourism department lacks data on tourist arrivals in Goa, the State government today told House that TIME software would be made mandatory for all hotels wherein they will have to submit all the information on the visitors. The House witnessed heated debate as the Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte decline to give information on high spending tourist arrival data with opposition questioning failure to attract and tap new high end markets, Opposition MLA Viresh Borkar said that Goa’s airports, railway stations promote casinos. “We have failed to promote our heritage, tourism at these places; our…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The 7th APSPA (Asia Pacific School Psychology Association) International Conference successfully concluded at the Pilgrim Centre, Pilar, Goa, from March 6 to 8, 2025. Themed “AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education,” the event welcomed 300 delegates from India, Palestine, Thailand, Malaysia, and Dubai, facilitating global discussions on AI’s role in education and mental health. Jointly organized by the Asia Pacific School Psychology Association, Indian School Psychology Association, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, and Fr. Agnel College, Pilar, the conference provided a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing on AI-driven innovations in education. Prasanna A. Acharya, IAS,…