Author: Team Admin

“Goa’s roads are not designed for reckless driving. Village roads are narrow. Residential areas are densely populated. Pedestrians, cyclists and two wheeler riders share limited road space with larger vehicles. Yet one frequently encounters tourists speeding through villages, overtaking dangerously and driving with little regard for local conditions. The result is a growing list of avoidable accidents. The issue is not the Thar itself. Thousands of responsible owners across India drive these vehicles safely every day. The problem arises when powerful SUVs are handed over to inexperienced or irresponsible drivers without adequate oversight. If vehicles are being rented out without…

New Delhi: China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s Teesta River project, maintaining that cooperation between Beijing and Dhaka should proceed independently and without interference from any third party. Responding to concerns raised by India, the Chinese government stated that its partnership with Bangladesh is not directed against any country and emphasised that bilateral projects should remain free from external influence. Beijing described the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project as an important development initiative aimed at improving livelihoods and supporting Bangladesh’s long term water management goals. China expressed its willingness to deepen collaboration with Bangladesh across several…

New Delhi: India has strongly criticised Pakistan’s recent airstrikes in Afghanistan, describing the military action as a serious violation of Afghan sovereignty and a threat to peace and stability in the region. The strikes, carried out over the weekend across eastern Afghanistan, reportedly hit multiple locations and resulted in significant civilian casualties. Afghan authorities said dozens of civilians were killed and more than 160 people were injured, with women and children among the victims. Pakistan, however, maintained that the operation targeted militants linked to a recent attack in Karachi and claimed those killed were members of armed groups operating near…

New Delhi: The newly elected government in West Bengal has set an August timeline for moving forward with the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), while stressing that the process will involve detailed consultations and legal review before the legislation reaches the Assembly. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the draft UCC proposal will first be discussed by the state cabinet on July 2. A specially constituted committee will then examine the proposal and submit its recommendations before the bill is introduced in the legislature. The government has clarified that tribal communities will remain outside the scope of the…

New Delhi: A sudden surge in glacier meltwater triggered a flash flood like situation in the Jhalma Nallah area of Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul Spiti district on Monday afternoon, damaging a crucial road stretch and leaving more than 50 tourist vehicles stranded in the remote mountain region. The unexpected rise in water levels occurred despite clear weather conditions and the absence of rainfall in the area, pointing towards accelerated glacier melt as the primary cause of the incident. The powerful flow of water washed away a section of the road that serves as an important route connecting parts of the district,…

New Delhi: The long awaited trade agreement between India and the United States has entered its final phase, with only a small portion of negotiations remaining before the deal is formally concluded. Speaking at a leadership summit focused on strengthening economic and strategic ties between the two countries, the US envoy expressed confidence that the agreement was now in its closing stages, with the overwhelming majority of issues already resolved. A handful of outstanding matters remain under discussion on both sides, but officials are optimistic that these will be settled soon. Negotiations for the pact have continued for nearly 18…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI/MARGAO: In a major monsoon safety measure, the Collectors of both North Goa and South Goa have imposed a 60-day ban on swimming and other water-related activities in natural water bodies across their respective districts to prevent drowning incidents. The prohibitory orders, issued under Section 163(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, ban swimming, bathing, diving, cliff-jumping and entering the water at waterfalls, rivers, lakes, abandoned quarries and similar locations. The orders have come into force with immediate effect and will remain in force for 60 days unless withdrawn earlier. While tourists and visitors may continue…