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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the counselling for admissions of students to the medical colleges over alleged paper leak and irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate (UG) examination 2024 [Shivangi Mishra v. National Testing Agency and Others]. A Vacation Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah issued notice on one of the petitions seeking cancellation of the examination held in May and an investigation into the paper leak. The Court listed the matter for consideration on July 8 and sought a response from the National Testing Agency (NTA). “We will not stop the counselling.…

by Ashutosh Bhattacharya Nestled along the sun-drenched shores of India’s west coast, Goa has long been cherished for its relaxed charm, slow life, vibrant culture, and pristine beaches. Often referred to as Susegad, derived from the Portuguese word sossegado (quiet). Initially very popular amongst international tourists, over the years, it has changed from becoming an aspirational place to a must-visit every year for domestic travellers. Goa also, for its essence, made its way into Indian pop culture as a place to slow down and break from the mundane. However, recent shifts in tourist dynamics have necessitated a critical reevaluation –…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: The figures may look astronomical, but the two Turtle Rehabilitation Centres (TRC) of Agonda and Galgibaga in Canacona have protected 230 Turtle Pits, three of which are still awaiting hatchlings to come out on Saturday. Agonda TRC, which had received a magnanimous and a record of 181 turtle Pits protecting as many as 18022 Olive Ridley Eggs, still has two Pits which were transplanted in the Nursery on the 15th of April, are expected anytime now for the hatchlings to come out. Similarly, out of the 42 Pits (another record-breaking mother flapper visits) with as many 4245…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Shamba Naik Desai won the second term to preside over the Managing Committee of Centro Promotor De Instrucao (CPI), a Centurion Educational Board running Higher Secondary, High-School and Primary and Pre-Primary schools in Canacona. Shamba (who is also GCA Vice-President), a businessman by profession, after a successful first-term stint, contesting for a second term defeated Prataprao Naik Gaunkar, a Mamlatdar in Goa Government by garnering around 50% more votes. Shamba Naik Desai, who is credited with bringing several changes in the two educational institutes of CPI ( Hr. Secondary and High school) including Smart Classrooms and the…

Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: In the early hours of Monday, an interstate trailer carrying large pipes toppled off NH66 at Barcem-Padi. The trailer, with registration no. AP39 TL7279, was en route to Margao when it overturned into the paddy fields. The driver mentioned that the narrow highway, lacking extra space beyond the paved road, was the cause of the accident. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties in this incident. It’s worth noting that the area has gained a reputation for accidents, with numerous unreported incidents. Just a month ago, another trailer carrying new cars to a showroom in Goa met with…

NEW DELHI: The Opposition’s INDIA bloc on Monday took potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies over the allocation of portfolios in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet, claiming the party’s National Democratic Alliance partners were treated unfairly. The Narendra Modi government, cognizant of the proverbial coalition dharma, gave substantial representation to BJP’s NDA allies in the Union Cabinet. However, most of the plum ministries, including Home, Finance, External Affairs and Defence, were allocated to the party’s MPs. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed PM Modi “humbled” his allies from Maharashtra. Jairam Ramesh said NCP leader Praful Patel had “refused”…

NEW DELHI: Taking charge as Minister of External Affairs on Tuesday, Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed the country’s robust stance on issues with neighbours China and Pakistan, saying both the border issue and cross-border terrorism, will be dealt with by India. Speaking for the first time after assuming office in the NDA government, Jaishankar, said, “In any country and especially in a democracy, it is a very big deal for a government to get elected three times in a row. So the world will definitely feel that today there is a lot of political stability in India.” “As far as Pakistan…