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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed the National Testing Agency – the under-fire central body responsible for the conduct of the NEET-UG test – to “rectify deficiencies in the exam system”, including using technology to identify faults in its cybersecurity profile to prevent paper leaks. The court also told the NTA to avoid “flip-flops” in the context of the NEET exam, which was held on May 5 but ran into trouble a month later, when results were declared. Such “flip-flops” do not serve students’ interests, the court told the agency. “We have highlighted all deficiencies in the structural processes… this we cannot afford…

New Delhi: Air India has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, effective immediately until August 8, due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the airline announced Friday. The airline is closely monitoring the situation and is offering a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation fees for passengers with confirmed bookings. “In view of the ongoing situation in parts of the Middle East, we have suspended scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect up to and including 08 August 2024,” Air India said in a post on X. “We are continuously monitoring…

Paris: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who failed a gender eligibility test last year, pummelled her Italian opponent in 46 seconds at the Paris Olympics on Thursday as the controversy threatened to overshadow the sixth day of the Games. It will also renew the debate about the inclusion of competitors in other sports at the Olympics and beyond who have undergone similar eligibility testing. A distraught and hurt Angela Carini shrugged off attempts by Khelif to shake her hand afterwards and the Italian collapsed to her knees and sobbed uncontrollably in the middle of the ring. Khelif advanced to the quarter-finals…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Opposition MLAs today criticised the state government for not opposing river nationalisation. The opposition was also accused of selling Goa’s rivers. After Minister Aleixo Sequeira began reading the complete Memorandum of Understanding with the centre regarding the matter, the opposition members became agitated. The opposition members insisted that the minister be direct and that they be allowed to ask questions. The members returned to their seats after spending some time in the well. Altone D’Costa, a Quepem MLA, stated that “if we cannot save our rivers, we are good for nothing.” Chief Minister Pramod Sawant countered, saying…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant assured the House today that a thorough investigation of Zuari Industry’s property sale in Sancoale will be conducted by the government, and that any necessary action to revoke previously granted approvals will be taken. Vijai brought up the matter of Zuari land near Sancoale, pointing out that the Lodha Group was developing a project there called “Conquer Goa.” In addition, Vijai questioned if the government would permit land plotting if Zuari closed its Sancoale business. According to Minister Atanasio Monserratte, Communidade is the rightful owner of the land. Minister Monserrate, replying to…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today informed the House that the licences of private contractors who are registered with hotels and industries for transporting garbage would be cancelled. Cortalim MLA Anton Vas had raised the issue of illegal dumping of garbage in the Village Panchayat jurisdiction of Cortalim. “Licenses of private contractors who are registered with hotels and industries for transporting garbage would be cancelled,” said Sawant. He further said that all the private contractors will have to mandatorily be registered with solid waste management. “Contractors under the Goa Waste Management Corporation to take over the collection of…

Shimla: Rescuers on Friday resumed the search operation in Himachal Pradesh on the second day to trace 49 people who went missing after cloudbursts and heavy rain triggered massive landslides and flash floods. Torrential rain has caused severe flooding, washing away six bridges, 20 houses and six shops, resulting in four deaths so far. The death toll could rise as survival of the missing people after more than 36 hours of disaster is getting dim. The maximum damage was reported in Shimla district where a flash flood swept away 33 people and 20 houses in Samej village located near a…