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New Delhi: At least 54 members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) were barred from entering India and were turned back from the Benapole border checkpoint. Bangladesh’s immigration police turned them back despite having valid papers, citing “suspicious travel”. Some also claimed that the total number of Hindus arriving at the border crossing was over 70. Bangladeshi authorities had earlier arrested four other monks who are ISKCON members. “We were going to participate in a religious ceremony in India, but immigration officials stopped us, citing the absence of government permission,” Saurabh Tapandar Cheli, one of the ISKCON members,…

Mumbai: Italy is reportedly in talks with India to expand cooperation on port infrastructure, including ship and yacht manufacturing sectors. The discussion encompasses broader areas of blue economy and space exploration, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso. India and Italy share cultural and trade ties dating back centuries, the report cited Mr Urso, who is also Minister of Made in Italy, as saying. This means the two nations are well placed to build a “Cotton Route” as an alternative to China’s “Silk Route,” investing in ports, logistics, data and information technologies such as undersea cables,…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the police to provide stress on modernisation and realign with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ while calling for the use of technology to reduce the workload of the constabulary, an official said on Sunday. The Prime Minister said this while speaking at the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar — the capital city of Odisha. PM Modi attended the conference on November 30 and December 1, a statement mentioned. In the statement, the PMO said: “In the valedictory session, PM Modi distributed President’s Police Medals…

New Delhi: Thousands of farmers from Noida and Greater Noida are set to march towards the national capital today, Monday, as part of a major protest. In response, the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have issued a traffic advisory, warning commuters of increased congestion. The demonstration, led by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP), will head towards Parliament in Delhi, where the farmers plan to hold a protest. The march was announced on Sunday by BKP leader Sukhbir Khalifa, who said that the farmers are demanding compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. Due to the protest, both Gautam Buddh Nagar…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is excited to host the Goa Roadshow 2024 in Warsaw, Poland. This invite-only event aims to foster deeper engagement with the Polish travel community while showcasing Goa’s stunning tourism offerings. Taking place on 5 December 2024 at the Novotel Warszawa Centrum, Roza Hall, the event will offer a vibrant and immersive exploration of Goa’s breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, and cultural traditions. Shri Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism, shared his enthusiasm about the roadshow, saying “Poland has always been a valued market for us, and we’re here to show why Goa…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant urged local representatives, including panchayat members and municipal council members, to focus on comprehensive human development rather than just standard infrastructure projects like building sewers, saying that creative planning is necessary to meet the basic development needs of every family in villages while delivering high-quality projects. CM Chaired a productive meeting with all elected representatives of local bodies from Sankhali constituency and engaged in discussions on driving development across the region by effectively utilizing available funds. Emphasized the importance of ensuring that Government schemes and programs reach every household, fostering growth and community…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The MCC Tigers clinched a narrow two-wicket victory against MCC Dragons with just two balls to spare in the 10th season of the Members Cricket League (MCL), organized by the Margao Cricket Club, on Sunday morning. After winning the toss, the Tigers elected to bowl, and their bowlers delivered a disciplined performance. Nikit Dalal and Somay Naik claimed two wickets each, dismantling the Dragons’ top order. Bakshi fell for a duck, while Kapil Angle managed only 2 runs. However, a valiant 40-run knock from Om Fadte, coupled with captain Vaibhav Naik’s 36 runs, helped the Dragons post…