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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Proceedings before the Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) on the issue of smart electricity meters were deferred to July 15 on Wednesday, giving stakeholders more time to examine the concerns and representations submitted by members of the public. The adjournment came after Amicus Curiae Adv Abhijit Gosavi requested a fortnight to review documents, suggestions and queries received from citizens regarding the ongoing smart meter exercise in Goa. At the hearing, petitioners questioned various aspects of the project and urged authorities to continue the present billing arrangement based on recorded electricity consumption. They expressed apprehensions about the transition…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A team from the Amravati Rural Police in Maharashtra has reported the detection of an alleged cybercrime operation functioning from South Goa, leading to the arrest of 12 people, including one woman, during a raid carried out earlier this week. Information released by senior officers from the Maharashtra police suggests that the group was allegedly involved in routing funds linked to cyber fraud and online gaming activities through bank accounts obtained from financially vulnerable individuals, including daily wage earners and labourers. During searches conducted at a residential complex, investigators reportedly recovered a substantial quantity of banking records…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: NGO Goenkar and the Shristhal Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) have welcomed the proposed ₹952-crore four-laning of the NH-66 corridor between Bendordem and Polem, particularly the decision to adopt viaduct technology in the ecologically sensitive Karmalghat stretch. The project, to be executed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), was reviewed by authorities earlier this week. Environmental groups, while supporting the highway expansion, reiterated that development should not come at the cost of large-scale ecological damage. Reacting to reports that as many as 6,500 trees could be affected by the project, NGO Goenkar president Jack Fernandes said the organisation’s…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Shri Suresh Gopi, Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, arrived in Goa on Tuesday and reviewed key tourism initiatives being undertaken by the state government. The Minister was welcomed by Shri Sandip Jacques, IAS, Secretary Tourism, Government of Goa; Shri Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism; Shri Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director of GTDC; Shri Shawn Mendes, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Tourism Minister, along with other officials and dignitaries. As part of his visit, Gopi toured the Porvorim Town Square project, a flagship initiative aimed at creating a vibrant public space…

New Delhi: For decades, the global oil market has been shaped by decisions made in the Middle East, geopolitical conflicts and production policies from major oil exporters. More recently, Russia emerged as a dominant influence following the reshaping of global energy flows after the Ukraine conflict. However, the recent disruption caused by the Iran conflict highlighted the growing importance of another player that was not directly involved in negotiations or military developments: China. Despite significant disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, which affected nearly one fifth of global crude supplies, oil prices rose far less sharply than many analysts had…

New Delhi: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday presented an expansive vision for India’s future growth, highlighting the group’s plans to invest heavily in infrastructure, logistics, energy and artificial intelligence driven projects. Addressing the company’s Annual General Meeting, Adani described infrastructure and intelligence as the two defining forces that will shape India’s next phase of development. He said the combination of physical infrastructure and advanced technology would be central to building a globally competitive economy. The Adani Group reported revenue of Rs 2.92 lakh crore for the financial year 2025-26, marking a growth of 7.4 percent over the previous…

New Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo answered questions surrounding his form and finishing ability with a commanding display as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 to move a step closer to securing a place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup. The 41 year old forward scored twice and became the first player in history to find the net in six different World Cups, bouncing back strongly after criticism following Portugal’s opening 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Portugal dominated proceedings from the outset and produced one of the performances of the tournament so far, with Ronaldo leading the…