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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a two day visit to Israel, describing the trip as an opportunity to chart new milestones in the India Israel Strategic Partnership. He said the visit would focus on strengthening cooperation across key sectors while reviewing regional and global developments of shared concern. This marks his second visit to Israel, following his landmark 2017 trip that expanded collaboration in defence, agriculture and water management. Over the years, bilateral ties have evolved into a robust and multifaceted partnership marked by growing engagement in innovation and technology driven sectors. During the visit, Modi will…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has reignited debate over the May 2025 India Pakistan conflict with fresh remarks about his role during Operation Sindoor. Speaking during his State of the Union address, Trump asserted that his intervention prevented a potential nuclear confrontation between the two countries, a claim that rapidly gained traction across social media platforms. Trump stated that India and Pakistan were on the brink of nuclear war and suggested that his mediation brought about a ceasefire. He said that 35 million people had told him that Pakistan’s Prime Minister would have died in Indian strikes if the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has refused to halt the election process in the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) polls, rejecting interim relief sought by sitting councillor Nelson Cabral, who challenged the reservation of his ward for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Women. The decision came on the final day for filing nominations. Cabral, who has consistently represented Ward No 1, had sought permission to contest from the seat after it was reserved following delimitation. He alleged that the reservation was manipulated by “importing” 447 voters from another ward to change its status, calling the exercise…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa government has sanctioned a total of Rs 85 lakh in relief to the families of those who lost their lives in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire, according to submissions made before the Bombay High Court at Goa. The affidavit, filed in Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation, detailed the compensation disbursed to the victims’ families and those injured in the December 6, 2025, blaze in Arpora. The North Goa Collector’s office, functioning under the District Disaster Management Authority, approved Rs 85 lakh as ex gratia relief for the legal heirs of 17 deceased victims.…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: The Goa government has broadened the online outpatient department (OPD) booking system at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), making appointments available in eight additional departments from Tuesday. A notification from the Office of the Joint Secretary (Health) stated that the service, initially piloted for five departments from February 4, will now include Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Neurology, Medical Oncology, Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiology, and Urology. The system will offer 100 OPD slots per day for each of the newly added departments, except Neurology and Medical Oncology, which will have 50 slots daily. The public can book…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A surveillance drive was carried out by the Food and Drugs Administration Goa (FDA) team on February 24, 2026, across Calangute, Arpora, Anjuna and Thivim, inspecting various categories of food businesses including ice manufacturing units, discotheque kitchens, restaurants and cashew retailers. A total of 14 food business operators were inspected during the drive, of which four units were directed to suspend operations until compliance with stipulated food safety norms is ensured. During the inspection at Baga, approximately 150 kilograms of misbranded cashew nuts and mislabelled chocolate analogues were confiscated from a retailer. In a separate action, one…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: In a strong move to protect Goa’s land and identity, Fatorda MLA and Goa Forward Party President, Vijai Sardesai has announced that he moved a Private Member’s Bill in the upcoming Budget Session to roll back controversial amendments that have left Goan villages vulnerable to exploitation. Sardesai revealed that he received a Draft Bill from Retd. Chief Justice Ferdino Rebello under the banner of the “Enough is Enough” movement, a document he described as carrying the pain, anger, and determination of thousands of Goans watching their land being systematically erased. The proposed Bill seeks to restore the…