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New Delhi: Heavy monsoon showers battered Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday, once again causing waterlogging, traffic congestion and disruptions to the city’s suburban railway services. Several parts of the city recorded exceptionally high rainfall within 24 hours, with Malvani receiving around 340 mm and Parel close behind with 334 mm. The weather department has forecast continued moderate to heavy rainfall across the city in the coming days, keeping authorities on alert. As residents struggled with flooded roads and delayed transport services, the political debate over Mumbai’s infrastructure preparedness intensified. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused the BJP led…

New Delhi: India on Tuesday firmly dismissed recent remarks by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif suggesting military action over water security concerns, describing the statements as an effort to shift focus away from Pakistan’s internal challenges and alleged human rights violations. New Delhi said the comments were based on fabricated allegations and were intended to distract from growing criticism of Pakistan’s domestic situation. Indian officials maintained that such rhetoric would not alter India’s position and rejected the accusations outright. India also raised concerns over the situation in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, claiming that the region has witnessed years of economic neglect,…

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has stressed that stable, predictable and constructive relations between India and China are essential for strengthening mutual trust and improving understanding between the two countries. During discussions with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisors Meeting in New Delhi, Doval highlighted the importance of both nations remaining sensitive to each other’s core concerns. He emphasised that such an approach aligns with the principles of mutual sensitivity, mutual interests and mutual respect that guide India’s engagement with its neighbours. The meeting provided an opportunity for both…

New Delhi: A proposal to include Indian troops in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine was reportedly dismissed by US President Donald Trump, according to a newly released book that sheds light on discussions inside the White House over ending the Russia Ukraine conflict. The book, Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, reveals that senior US officials met in the Oval Office on January 30 last year to discuss plans for a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting focused on finding ways to fulfil Trump’s campaign promise of bringing a quick end to the war. A peace…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s forest authorities are preparing to introduce artificial intelligence-enabled camera traps in the next stage of tiger population monitoring, signalling a shift towards more technology-driven wildlife conservation practices. The advanced cameras will be deployed in key forest areas to capture images of tigers and other wildlife. Using AI-based analysis, officials will be able to distinguish individual tigers through their unique stripe patterns, reducing reliance on manual identification and improving the precision of population estimates. The initiative forms part of the nationwide tiger assessment exercise and is expected to provide valuable information on tiger movement, habitat use and…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: The Goa Forward Party (GFP) is expected to outline its long-term political strategy for the 2027 Assembly elections after completing a detailed review of its organisational performance later this month. The exercise will evaluate the party’s efforts to strengthen its structure at the booth and constituency levels, assess membership growth and measure the effectiveness of recent outreach initiatives. Leaders believe the review will provide a clearer picture of the party’s preparedness for the next electoral cycle. According to party functionaries, the assessment will help identify regions where GFP can expand its influence and improve its grassroots network.…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: An incomplete portion of a flyover on the NH-66 highway in Pernem has become a cause of concern for residents and regular commuters, who say the exposed section poses a serious safety risk. Residents have pointed to a visible break in the flyover structure, warning that the area could prove dangerous for motorists, particularly during heavy rain, low visibility conditions and night-time travel. The concern is heightened by the movement of high-speed vehicles along the busy highway corridor. Local citizens have called on the authorities and project contractors to take urgent steps to secure the site. They…