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New Delhi: A team from the National Investigation Agency has reached the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Pachpadra to investigate a fire that broke out just a day before its scheduled inauguration by Narendra Modi. The blaze occurred on April 20, prompting authorities to examine whether the incident was accidental or involved external interference. The NIA team, comprising intelligence personnel, forensic experts, and cyber specialists, has begun a detailed assessment of the site, focusing on the Crude Distillation Unit where the fire is believed to have originated. Initial findings from the refinery operator indicate that a possible hydrocarbon leak from a…

New Delhi: India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a major submarine agreement valued at around $8 billion, signalling a significant shift in their defence partnership. The development was confirmed by Boris Pistorius, who indicated that both sides are nearing the conclusion of talks on a project involving the construction of six advanced conventional submarines. The agreement is being seen as a turning point in bilateral relations, with the Ministry of Defence describing ongoing discussions as part of a broader strategic reset. The proposed collaboration focuses on co production of military platforms, with particular emphasis on advanced and specialised…

Goa: The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, a pioneer in the field of entrepreneurship development, education, and training, has been organising national summer camps since 1992. These unique summer camps, organised for children in the age group of 12–16 years and youth aged 16–22 years, aim to imbibe winning skills in them, alongside building an entrepreneurial mindset at an early stage. This year, the 46th and 47th editions of the camps on ‘Entrepreneurial Stimulation for Children’ will be held from May 3–8 and May 24–29, respectively, at the institute’s campus. Similarly, the 49th and 50th editions of the…

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India has raised concerns over multiple emerging risks to the economy, pointing to global conflict, climate factors, and technological disruptions as key challenges in its latest Monetary Policy Committee minutes. The central bank cautioned that escalating tensions in West Asia could disrupt global supply chains, leading to higher costs and slower economic growth worldwide. It noted that any disturbance in vital trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz could push up energy and commodity prices, placing pressure on domestic production in the coming financial year. The RBI also flagged the potential impact of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s vehicle scrappage policy has received a positive response, with as many as 1,366 old and unfit vehicles scrapped at authorised centres across the state over the past two years. Officials said the initiative is aimed at encouraging vehicle owners to phase out outdated and polluting vehicles in an environmentally responsible manner. The scheme has steadily gained traction as more people opt for regulated scrapping instead of continuing to use unfit vehicles. Under the policy, owners who scrap their old vehicles are issued a certificate of deposit, which enables them to avail incentives on the purchase of…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: In a significant move to improve policing infrastructure at Dabolim Airport, the Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has directed airport authorities to allocate additional space for the airport police station. The commission has ordered the handover of an extra 121 square metres of basement area to the police. This comes over and above the 190 square metres that had already been directed to be provided earlier. At present, the airport police station is operating from temporary porta cabins, which the commission noted are inadequate for efficient functioning. After reviewing the situation, GHRC observed that more space is…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has granted environmental clearance to Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd for handling iron ore dumps situated on private land outside the mining lease area at Pale village in Bicholim. The approval, issued under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), comes with a series of conditions aimed at controlling pollution and ensuring environmental safeguards. Acting on recommendations from the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), the authority has directed the company to set up a minimum of three ambient air quality monitoring stations at the site to…