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MOSCOW: Russia has agreed to discharge all Indian nationals working in its army following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin during Modi’s visit to Moscow, news agency ANI reported citing unnamed sources. At least two Indian citizens have lost their lives while fighting in Russia’s conflict against Ukraine, and many others stuck in the war zone allege they were deceived into joining the combat. The sources indicated that during a private dinner hosted by Vladimir Putin on Monday night, PM Narendra Modi brought up the issue. In response, Russia consented to discharge all Indians serving in their military and to assist with…

Goemkarponn desk COLVALE: Two persons have been arrested by Colvale police in connection with the kidnapping of two minor girls from the Children’s home at Thivim. The accused are identified as 20-year-old Arbaz Khan from Shelpem, Dhuler, Mapusa and 26-year-old Shabir Betageri from Taleigao. The car used by the duo to allegedly kidnap the girls has also been seized. The girls aged 13-14 had gone missing from the children’s home on July 5. Police had traced the girls at Mapusa within 24 hours.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: IMD today has issued a Red alert for Goa. IMD has predicted predicted Heavy to very heavy rainfall across Goa. “Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places with strong surface winds over North Goa and South Goa districts of the state,” said IMD. The state was flooded in several areas, resulting in localized flooding and disruptions to daily activities. People are being urged to stay informed about official weather forecasts and advisories, to avoid needless travel during periods of intense rainfall, and to stay…

Goemkarponn desk BELAGAVI: Karnataka activists, including some women, protested in front of a KTC bus at the Rani Chennamma Circle in Belagavi, demanding that the Kalasa-Bhandura project begin construction as soon as possible. They yelled anti-Goa slogans in response to the state of the Mhadei water diversion. The demonstration coincides with PRAWAH members’ inspection of locations related to Mhadei’s proposed diversion into the Malaprabha area. Goa has firmly opposed Karnataka’s attempts to obtain approvals for the Kalasa-Bhandura project. The KTC bus was stopped by the protestors, who then surprised the passengers by holding a dharna in front of the bus.…

Goemkarponn desk BENGALURU: The Mhadei Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony (PRAWAH) has decided to discuss, deliberate and settle all issues regarding sustainable and equitable utilisation of the waters of the Mhadei river basin among the three party states of Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. P M Scott presided over the PRAWAH’s second meeting, which took place in Bengaluru on Monday. In accordance with the decision made at Mahadayi PRAWAH’s inaugural meeting, which took place on February 13, 2024, all three party states’ basin areas were visited by authority members for familiarization. The members of the authority expressed satisfaction with…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: As part of the congress party’s State-wide celebrations today, the Canacona Congress celebrated Vanamahotsav by planting trees and various types of fruit-bearing and medicinal plants in various parts of the Canacona constituency. Canacona congress Block led by President Abel Tome Borges along with Congress workers and well-wishers observed Vana-Mahotsav planting trees and fruit-bearing including coconut saplings at Agonda and various locations in the Canacona constituency. Led by the South Goa District Congress Committee (Organization) Gen.Secretary Gaspar Coutinho Canacona Congress Block celebrated Van Mahotsav at Agas in the Loliem-Polem panchayat area. Canacona Congress Mahilla Block President Mrs.Ursila Costa,…

USA: Canada face one of the biggest games in their football history when they take on world champions Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals on Tuesday with coach Jesse Marsch eyeing a “special victory”. American Marsch only took over Canada in May and has led them in their impressive run to the last four in what is their first appearance in the Copa America. But true to his upbeat, positive approach, the former Leeds United and RB Leipzig coach says there is no question of him or his team being satisfied or overawed by the occasion. “My mind is wrapped…