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Goemkapronn desk Panaji: Alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi grabbed power by giving false promises of making farmers’ income double, Congress on Thursday said that it will give priority to bringing farming activities in profit by excluding farmers from the ambit of GST. National Coordinator AICC (Kisan cell) Shailesh Agrawal on Thursday addressed a press conference in Congress House and alleged that the Modi government hoodwinked farmers by giving false promises. General Secretary Jitendra Gaonkar and North Goa District President Virendra Shirodkar were also present. “Be it the promise of doubling income or providing insurance cover. BJP has failed in…

Goemkapronn desk MARGAO: Betalbatim Sporting Club booked their spot in the semifinals after a comfortable 2-0 win over Curtorim Gymkhana in the 32nd St Rock’s Super Soccer, at Majorda. Betalbatim SC came close to finding a breakthrough as Dickson Rogtao whipped a cross, but Selroy Fernandes couldn’t make it in time. The score remained goalless at halftime. The second half began with Betalbatim SC showing more dominance over the ball. Betalbatim SC took the lead as Mackinley D’cunha netted it in through Dickson Rogtao’s pass. Betalbatim SC solidified their lead as Nayab Khan netted another, giving them a two-goal advantage.…

New Delhi: Observing the importance of stable and peaceful relations between India and China for the region and the globe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that the two countries need to “urgently address the prolonged situation” on the border in order to put “the abnormality in our bilateral interactions” behind them. In an interview with Newsweek magazine, PM Modi remarked on the strained relations with China since the military standoff that began four years ago along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, stating, “For India, the relationship with China is important and significant.” “It is my…

New Delhi: In a fresh setback for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, his private secretary has been sacked over alleged violation of rules during his appointment. Bibhav Kumar’s services have been terminated with immediate effect, said the Directorate of Vigilance in its order, stating that he was appointed in violation of the Central Civil Service Rules, related to temporary appointments. The AAP hit back at the Lieutenant Governor over this latest setback and accused the BJP of trying to finish the party led by Mr Kejriwal. Mr Kumar faced a police case in 2007 in…

New Delhi: Months after several Opposition leaders claimed that they received messages warning of “state-sponsored” hackers trying to access their iPhones, the tech giant has sent out a “mercenary spyware” alert to its users in 92 countries, including India. The notification was sent out late last night. An Apple statement on the notification also mentions Pegasus spyware, which raised a political storm in 2021 over allegations that Opposition leaders were among those snooped on. Following Pegasus developer NSO group’s statement that its clients are only vetted governments and their agencies, the Opposition had asked the Centre to come clear on…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: The ruling BJP in Goa on Wednesday claimed the opposition Congress could hold poll-related events in both Lok Sabha constituencies in the state within a gap of few hours thanks to the “superb” infrastructure put in place by the Narendra Modi government that made commuting easy for people. The Congress on Tuesday held Lok Sabha election campaign meetings – first at Patradevi in North Goa constituency at 9 am and later at Margao in South Goa poll campaign at 12.30 pm. The grand old party could hold and finish both its events in time as the leaders…

Goemakpronn desk Panaji: Goa Excise officials on Wednesday seized 720 boxes of liquor valued at Rs 42 lakh at Goa-Maharashtra border, allegedly being transported to Maharashtra. Excise Inspector Rajesh Naik, told IANS, that the seizure was done at Patradevi check post in the north district of the coastal state. “We intercepted a truck at the checkpost and we found around 530 boxes of vodka and 190 boxes of beer, value of which is around Rs 42.46 lakh,” Naik said, adding that the driver of the vehicle has been arrested. “This consignment was bound for Maharashtra. We are verifying whether it…