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Team Goemkarponn BENAULIM: Addressing concerns of the local fishing community, fishermen representatives along with Panch members and the Benaulim Panchayat team jointly met the Captain of Ports (COP) Department and Minister Digambar Kamat over ongoing parking and road-related issues in the area. Responding promptly to the request, COP officials along with Minister Digambar Kamat visited the site and conducted a detailed inspection of the situation. After reviewing the ground realities, the Minister assured the fishermen that the issues raised would be resolved on a priority basis. Members of the local community appreciated the swift response and proactive approach taken by…

New Delhi: India has reiterated its firm position on ensuring uninterrupted and secure maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, amid growing reports that Iran may consider imposing transit fees on vessels using the crucial shipping route. Addressing the situation, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India continues to advocate for free and safe navigation through the strait. He emphasized that this stance remains unchanged despite emerging global discussions around potential tolls. Officials clarified that there have been no talks between India and Iran regarding any proposal to levy charges on passing ships. New Delhi…

New Delhi: Iran has suspended its negotiations with the United States, making it clear that talks will not resume until a ceasefire is established between Israel and Lebanon. The decision comes amid escalating military strikes and growing instability in the region. According to official statements reported by Iranian media, discussions with Washington have been put on hold as long as Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue. Tehran has linked any future engagement directly to the cessation of hostilities, emphasizing that ongoing strikes undermine diplomatic efforts. Iran also dismissed reports suggesting that a delegation had travelled to Islamabad for negotiations…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the West Bengal government over its fish farming policies, alleging that the state has failed to achieve self-reliance in fish production despite strong local demand. Addressing a public gathering in Purba Medinipur, he questioned the performance of the ruling Trinamool Congress over the past decade and a half. He pointed out that fish consumption remains high in the state, yet Bengal continues to depend on imports from other regions to meet domestic needs. Highlighting national progress, he said that India has seen a significant rise in fish…

New Delhi: Justice Yashwant Varma has stepped down from his position as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, bringing a sudden end to the impeachment process initiated against him following a major cash recovery controversy. His resignation has been submitted to President Droupadi Murmu and takes immediate effect. In his resignation letter, Justice Varma expressed deep distress over the circumstances that led to his decision. While he chose not to elaborate on the reasons, he conveyed that the move was made with considerable anguish. With his resignation, the ongoing parliamentary process aimed at his removal is expected…

New Delhi: Senior leader Nitish Kumar took oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, indicating his imminent departure from the Bihar government and setting the stage for a new मुख्यमंत्री to take charge in the state. The swearing in ceremony in New Delhi was attended by Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary, highlighting the significance of the transition underway. His move to the Upper House of Parliament marks a major shift in Bihar’s political landscape. A day prior to the ceremony, Kumar had reached the national capital and confirmed his decision…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute Police have busted a massage spa-linked cheating and robbery racket operating in the beach belt area after tourists were allegedly targeted and robbed. Acting on complaints, police carried out preventive arrests in the case. The arrested accused have been identified as Hemant Joshi (26), son of Mohar Singh Joshi, resident of Calangute, Bardez, Goa, originally from Goliar, Madhya Pradesh; Bharat Rathod (27), son of Kesu Rathod, resident of Nagoa, Bardez, Goa, originally from Bijapur, Karnataka; Pushpendra Meena (34), son of Sahajram Meena, resident of Maddowado, Calangute, Bardez, Goa, originally from Todupura, Karauli district, Rajasthan; and…