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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Facing delays in mapping and inspection work across Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas, the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has decided to procure advanced surveying equipment to improve the accuracy and speed of its field operations. During a recent meeting, the authority observed that the volume of structures requiring geo-referencing and mapping within CRZ limits has risen substantially. The shortage of modern survey tools has made it difficult to keep pace with inspections, resulting in a growing backlog of pending cases. GCZMA officials pointed out that the authority’s existing Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) equipment has…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government chose not to tap the debt market during the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, even though it had earmarked ₹900 crore in planned borrowings through State Development Loans (SDLs) for the April-to-June period. As per the borrowing schedule prepared for the quarter, the State had proposed raising ₹200 crore in April, followed by ₹400 crore in May and ₹300 crore in June. However, records from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) indicate that Goa did not conduct any bond issuances during these months. The move reflects a more restrained borrowing strategy compared…

New Delhi: The investigation into the death of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal has uncovered allegations of an elaborate and carefully planned conspiracy involving his fiancée Siya Goyal and her alleged partner Chetan Chaudhary. According to investigators, the plot to kill Agarwal had been in the making for nearly six months before it culminated at Lohagad Fort near Pune on June 18, 2025. Police believe the accused maintained constant communication during this period, exchanging more than 2,000 phone calls lasting a combined 238 hours. Authorities allege that the couple had visited the fort on earlier occasions with the intention of carrying…

New Delhi: In a significant step towards improving bilateral relations, India has announced the resumption of tourist visa services for Bangladeshi nationals, signalling a possible easing of tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Applications for tourist visas will be accepted from June 28, 2026, marking the return of normal visa operations for leisure travel from Bangladesh to India. Authorities also confirmed that medical visas in urgent cases will continue to be processed on humanitarian grounds. The visa services will initially be available through centres in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Sylhet and Khulna, with plans to gradually expand operations to additional cities…

Mumbai: Ai+ Smartphone today announced the commencement of sales of its latest devices, Nova 2 Pro and Nova 2 Neo, as part of the newly launched Nova Series. Designed to cater to a broad spectrum of users, from first-time smartphone owners to performance-focused upgraders, the Nova 2 Neo and Nova 2 Pro will be available exclusively on Flipkart and select retail outlets starting June 26 at 12 noon. The launch of Nova 2 Neo and Nova 2 Pro builds on the strong momentum of the Nova Series, which has witnessed exceptional consumer demand and growing affinity among Indian smartphone buyers…

Goa: Lava International Limited, India’s leading mobile phone manufacturing brand, hosted the Goa edition of its community engagement program – Insiders Meet, at Grand Hyatt, on 24th June 2026. The exclusive gathering served as a collaborative opportunity for prominent technology creators, digital influencers, and media industry leaders. Attendees engaged in comprehensive discussions with Lava’s core leadership team, gaining strategic insights into the company’s upcoming product pipeline, India-centric innovations, and the pivotal integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing next-generation mobile user experiences. The discussions were paired with immersive, first-hand experiential zones highlighting Lava’s latest consumer hardware ecosystem. Throughout the event,…

New Delhi: West Bengal could soon become the fourth state in India to move ahead with the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, with the newly elected BJP government reportedly preparing to introduce the legislation as early as Monday. The proposed law is expected to be the first major piece of legislation introduced by the new administration and has already emerged as one of the most closely watched political developments in the state. With 207 legislators in the 294 member Assembly, the ruling party holds a comfortable majority and is in a position to secure the passage of the Bill…