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New Delhi: India has expressed deep concern over the unfolding political and security crisis in Venezuela, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar calling for restraint and dialogue to safeguard the country’s people. Speaking at an interaction in Luxembourg, Jaishankar said New Delhi is closely watching recent developments and appealed to all sides to prioritise public safety and long term stability. He underlined that India’s primary concern is the welfare of Venezuelan citizens amid rapidly changing circumstances. According to the minister, all stakeholders must come together and arrive at a solution that serves the interests of the people rather than escalating…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday delivered a sharp critique of what he described as Western hypocrisy in reacting to global conflicts, citing the international response to India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025 as a clear example. Speaking to members of the Indian community in Luxembourg, he questioned why countries geographically distant from a conflict often express concern while overlooking serious tensions and violence within their own regions. Jaishankar noted that several nations, far removed from South Asia, tend to comment on developments elsewhere without applying the same scrutiny to their neighbourhoods. He observed that expressions of…

New Delhi: An anti encroachment drive near a mosque and graveyard at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan escalated into violence early Wednesday after a group of locals clashed with police and municipal officials carrying out a court mandated demolition. The operation was conducted on land adjoining the Syed Faiz Elahi mosque near Turkman Gate and resulted in injuries to at least five police personnel. The demolition followed a November order of the Delhi High Court directing authorities to clear nearly 39,000 square feet of encroached land at the Ramlila Ground. The area included portions of a road, footpath, parking space, a banquet…

New Delhi: Drinking water in rural Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a serious public health concern, with a significant portion found unfit for human consumption. A recent assessment has revealed that only 63.3 percent of tested water samples in the state met quality standards, far below the national average of 76 percent. This indicates that more than one in three glasses of water consumed in villages may be contaminated by harmful bacteria or chemicals. The findings are based on samples collected from over 15,000 rural households during September and October 2024. The data highlights widespread contamination and points to systemic…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Directorate of Settlement and Land Records (DSLR), Government of Goa, has issued a public notice informing residents that a government land survey will commence from January 6, 2026. The survey will cover Panaji City, Bambolim, Cujira, Calapor, Durgawadi, Taleigao, Morambi-O-Grande, Renovadi, Murda, Morambi-O-Pequeno, Margao City, Margao, Aquem, Davorlim, Navelim, Nuvem, Seraulim, Raia, Cuncolim City, Veroda, and Ambelim. House owners are requested to be present on the dates fixed by survey officers for measurement of houses and other properties and provide all necessary information to ensure accurate recording. The notice also highlights that mortgagors, mortgagees, non-resident owners,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Minister for Public Works Department (PWD), Shri Digambar Kamat, launched the e-sign module for Works Management under the PWD today at a function held at Altinho, Panaji, as part of the department’s e-governance initiative. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Kamat welcomed the PWD’s steps towards digitisation, saying the initiative will support the vision of a ‘Vikasit’ and ‘Swayampurna Goem’. He added that digitisation is crucial for infrastructure development, a key measure of government progress, and that e-modules promote transparency in governance. The function was attended by Principal Chief Engineer Uttam Parsekar, PWD engineers, and other officials.…

Team Goemkarponn Goa Velha: The Crime Branch of Goa Police has successfully apprehended an accused in a cyber fraud case involving a fake parcel delivery scam. The case, registered under Crime Branch PS Cr. No. 126/2025 on 27/12/2025, was filed by a Goa Velha resident who was cheated of ₹85,238.47 through a fake text message claiming a reattempt of a DTDC parcel delivery. During the investigation, a team led by PI Mahesh G. Gadekar traced and arrested 38-year-old Susanta Bhue from Bamloi Part, Katarabaga, Thelkoloi PS, Sambalpur, Odisha. Analysis of the accused’s phone revealed extensive use of bulk SMS to…