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Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute Police have arrested a woman from Mangaluru in connection with the death of a Udupi-based water sports entrepreneur whose body was found in a resort room in Calangute on June 30. Police identified the accused as Akshata alias Rupashree C. Investigators said she allegedly left Goa following the incident and was traced to Mangaluru based on specific intelligence inputs. A police team from Calangute travelled to Karnataka and, with the assistance of the Karnataka Police, conducted a three-day search operation before apprehending the woman in Mangaluru on Friday. The deceased was a former driver of a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee Media and Communications Department Chairman Amarnath Panjikar on Thursday criticised the BJP for allegedly removing Congress flags in Panaji, describing the move as an act of political insecurity and desperation. Panjikar said the BJP was mistaken if it believed that removing Congress flags would diminish the party’s presence among the people. “If the BJP believes that by removing Congress flags it can erase the Congress from the hearts of the people, it is living in a fool’s paradise. Every flag they remove only strengthens our resolve to raise hundreds more across Goa,” he…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The alleged gold loan fraud involving a jeweller from Headland Sada has taken a fresh turn, with Mormugao police registering a third First Information Report (FIR) against Bhimappa Chalwadi following a complaint by a local resident who claimed she was cheated of gold ornaments worth around ₹14 lakh. According to police, the complaint was lodged by Netra Honavarkar, a resident of Headland Sada, Mormugao. She alleged that Chalwadi sanctioned two gold loans against her pledged ornaments, one of ₹2.70 lakh on August 7, 2025, at PBC Jewellers in Headland Sada, and another of ₹2.25 lakh on January…

New Delhi: The Amarnath Yatra 2026 commenced on Friday with the first batch of pilgrims beginning their journey to the holy cave shrine from both the Baltal and Nunwan base camps in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrimage officially started with the first group of devotees departing from the Baltal Domail base camp in Ganderbal under the supervision of senior civil, police and security officials. Authorities confirmed that extensive arrangements have been made along both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes, including medical facilities, security deployment, RFID verification systems and logistical support to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage. As the annual…

New Delhi: The Gujarat High Court has sought the state government’s position on the demolition of nearly 100 houses in Surat’s Narisnagar locality, describing the action as “completely illegal” and raising serious questions over administrative accountability and rehabilitation of affected families. During a hearing on Thursday, the court examined petitions filed by residents whose homes were demolished on May 30 without prior notice. The bench questioned whether the state could remain detached from an incident that left dozens of families homeless and stressed that the matter warranted an inquiry by an authority much senior than the municipal commissioner. The court…

New Delhi: General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, days after assuming office as the country’s new Army Chief. The meeting took place at Kartavya Bhavan and marked one of General Seth’s first official engagements with the political leadership since taking over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff on June 30. Photographs from the meeting were shared by the Defence Minister’s Office. General Seth assumed command of the Indian Army at a crucial time as the force continues its push towards greater self reliance, technological modernisation and operational readiness while addressing…

New Delhi: Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday strongly defended India’s ethanol blending programme, dismissing concerns over fuel efficiency and vehicle performance while highlighting the growing global acceptance of biofuels. Addressing concerns that higher ethanol content could reduce mileage, Puri said ethanol is already being used in racing cars due to its performance advantages, including improved acceleration and better resistance to engine knocking. He acknowledged that fuel efficiency may decline marginally with higher ethanol blends but added that several factors influence mileage and the impact is generally limited. The minister said the government’s ethanol programme has progressed only…