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MUMBAI: Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca will withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide, UK-based media outlet The Telegraph said in a report published Tuesday (local time). The report said that the vaccine can no longer be used in the European Union after the company voluntarily withdrew its “marketing authorisation”. AstraZeneca submitted the application to withdraw the vaccine on March 5 and the application came into effect on May 7. The pharma major will make similar applications in the UK and other countries that had approved the vaccine in the coming months. Their vaccine for Covid was known as Vaxzevria. AstraZeneca said that it initiated the…

NEW DELHI: The row over Sam Pitroda’s ‘inheritance tax’ remark amid election season has not even settled yet but the Indian Overseas Congress head stirred new trouble for Congress with his racist remark, giving the BJP an opportunity to lambast the grand old party. Following Pitroda’s statement, Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states in Northeast — Assam and Manipur — attacked Pitroda and demanded an apology from the Congress. Manipur CM N Biren Singh said that Congress has a hidden agenda to divide India on religious grounds and blamed the opposition party for the situation in the state, where over 100…

HOW NUMBERS STACK IN HARYANA ASSEMBLY AFTER 3 INDEPENDENTS WITHDRAW SUPPORT? — Following Tuesday’s development, the BJP now has 40 MLAs in the 90-member Haryana Assembly. — BJP also has the support of two other independent MLAs – Nayan Pal Rawat from Prithla and Rakesh Daulatabad from Badshahpur and Haryana Lokhit party’s Gopal Kanda. — With a total of 43 MLAs, the BJP is short of two from the halfway mark of 45. — ⁠BJP, however, claims the unofficial support of 4-5 JJP MLAs saying it is actually at 47 and safe. — The JJP MLAs haven’t announced support due to anti-defection law. –…

Goemkarponn desk FATORDA: Goa Forward Party (GFP) President and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai today said that Goa will present to the nation a result that every liberal, secular and democratic will look forward to. “You have heeded the call of a country in distress. Your efforts, I assure you, will make a difference, and Goa will present to the nation a result that every liberal, secular and democratic Indian looks forward to, and deserves,” said Vijai He further said that by participating in our electoral process in large numbers, you’ve displayed once again your political discernment and your unwavering commitment…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, expressed his happiness over the strong turnout that the coastal state’s two Lok Sabha seats saw in Tuesday’s third phase of voting. In the North Goa and South Goa seats, where voting took place on Tuesday, the state recorded a voter turnout of 74.27 percent, according to preliminary figures made public by the Election Commission of India (ECI). CM Sawant expressed his gratitude to all Goans for their high voter turnout in a video message. The previous record was 72% polling, which we surpassed today.” “We value democracy.” I’m hoping that “Viksit Bharat”…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The deadline for the state to reach 100% literacy has been rescheduled from May 30 to October 30. Under the New India Literacy Programme, 2,981 people in Goa have been identified as illiterate (NILP). “We aimed to reach 100% literacy by May 30th, but only 729 out of the people we identified could make it to the test. We have advised the project approval board that, in light of this, we will meet the goal by October 30,” an official stated. The goal established by the state is to locate and enlighten 3,000 people who lack literacy.…

Dubai: Goa Tourism proudly commenced its journey in the esteemed Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2024, one of the world’s premier travel and tourism events. With the kickstarting of ATM Dubai, Goa Tourism’s pavilion has become a hub of activity, attracting buyers from around the globe. This presents a remarkable opportunity for all our co-exhibitors to showcase their offerings and forge valuable partnerships. Mr. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism and Managing Director, GTDC, expressed his delight at the successful launch of the event’s first day, stating, “The ongoing ATM Dubai event has ignited an exciting journey for Goa Tourism. It’s…