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New Delhi: The opposition has strongly criticised the central government after the United States announced a temporary 30 day waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil that is already loaded on ships. The decision has triggered a political debate in India, with several opposition leaders questioning the country’s foreign policy approach and energy independence. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi criticised the government’s handling of foreign policy, saying India’s international decisions should be guided by its own national interests and democratic values. He argued that the country’s energy security should not depend on approval from another nation.…

New Delhi: Iran has accused the United States and Israel of deliberately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure during the ongoing conflict, rejecting claims that the attacks are focused only on military sites. The accusations were made during a session of the United Nations Security Council, where Iran’s envoy warned of mounting civilian casualties and widespread destruction across the country. Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said that residential neighbourhoods and key civilian facilities were being struck during the military campaign. According to him, densely populated urban areas are being hit repeatedly, resulting in significant loss of life…

New Delhi: India received 40 inbound flights from West Asia carrying 7,205 passengers on March 5 as authorities closely tracked the impact of the ongoing regional conflict on air travel. The Ministry of Civil Aviation said it is continuously monitoring the situation and coordinating with airlines to manage passenger movement and maintain safe flight operations. According to official data, these flights were operated by Indian carriers and brought travellers from various destinations across West Asia. With these arrivals, the total number of passengers reaching India from the region in recent days has climbed to 14,992. Airlines have been adjusting their…

New Delhi: The United States has granted India temporary permission to purchase Russian oil that is already loaded on ships at sea, a move aimed at stabilising global energy supplies during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The measure is intended to address short term disruptions in the oil market while ensuring that supply continues to reach global refineries. The decision allows Indian refiners to receive Russian crude that had already been shipped before the latest restrictions were introduced. The limited waiver applies only to oil currently floating on vessels and does not represent a broader policy shift on sanctions…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has begun implementing the Agristack – Digital Agriculture Project under the Digital Agriculture Mission to create a centralized digital system for farmer records and agricultural data management. Responding to an Unstarred Legislative Assembly Question tabled by Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao, Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Pramod Sawant informed the House that the project is currently under implementation in the state. According to the government, a state-level committee headed by the Chief Secretary has been constituted to oversee the implementation of the Agristack initiative. An MoU has also been signed with the Government of India…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) continues to monitor ambient air quality across 18 locations in the state, reporting Air Quality Index (AQI) levels ranging from good to moderate. The monitoring is conducted under the National Air Monitoring Programme (NAMP) of the Central Pollution Control Board, which requires air quality checks twice a week. The GSPCB laboratory, accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), follows ISO/IEC 17025 standards to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and impartiality of its testing and calibration results. All sampling, monitoring, and analysis activities are carried out strictly…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government is ramping up efforts to position the state as a premier international aviation and tourism hub through a dual-airport system, leveraging both Manohar International Airport (Mopa) and Dabolim Airport. The strategy prioritizes direct international connectivity, particularly from Europe and the Middle East, to attract more global travelers. Over the last five years, Manohar International Airport has established links with key international destinations, including London (Gatwick), Manchester, Warsaw, Moscow, Sharjah, Muscat, and Doha, among others. Some routes are temporarily suspended, but the state plans to revive and expand them under a new incentive scheme. The…