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New Delhi: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated dramatically after Islamabad declared what it described as an “open war” following renewed fighting along the shared frontier. The escalation came after Pakistani forces carried out airstrikes targeting locations in Kabul, Kandahar, and parts of eastern Afghanistan, hours after Afghan forces launched cross border attacks on Pakistani positions. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced the start of a military campaign named Operation Ghazab lil Haq, stating that Islamabad would no longer exercise restraint. Pakistani officials claimed their strikes hit Taliban military installations and resulted in heavy losses for Afghan forces, asserting that…

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday acquitted former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in the case linked to the now scrapped excise policy, bringing major relief to the leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party. While delivering its verdict, the court observed that there was no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent behind the formulation of the liquor policy. It held that the prosecution failed to establish allegations of corruption or wrongdoing and concluded that the case lacked substantive evidence to support the charges. The case stemmed from the excise policy introduced by the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Panaji Zonal Office, has provisionally attached immovable assets valued at about ₹7.17 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to narcotics trafficking under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The ED initiated proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) based on a complaint registered by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Goa, in March 2021 against Ugochukwu Solomon Ubabuko, Infinity John alias David alias Valentine Ejezie, and Prasad Prakash Walke for offences under the NDPS Act. According to the investigation, the NCB had seized commercial quantities of…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A 40-year-old labourer from Dharwad, Karnataka, was found unconscious in his room at Avalim-Khotigao in Canacona early Thursday morning and was later declared dead at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Canacona. According to Canacona Police, the deceased has been identified as Shankar Hadimane (35–40), a native of Dharwad, Karnataka. He had been working as a labourer under Ashok Velip of Avalim-Khotigao and had been staying at his employer’s residence for the past five days. On Thursday morning, Hadimane was found unconscious in the room where he was sleeping. He was immediately shifted to CHC Canacona in a…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Police has announced that more than 26,000 QuickPasses have been issued so far, marking a significant step towards streamlining traffic movement and enhancing road safety across the state. According to officials, the QuickPass system has been introduced to ensure faster movement of vehicles, hassle-free commuting, and reduced waiting time at key checkpoints and high-traffic zones. The initiative also promotes a digital and transparent mechanism aimed at improving overall traffic management. The department stated that the system strengthens law enforcement while offering a smart and secure mobility solution for daily commuters. By integrating QR-based verification and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: AAP Goa President Valmiki Naik emerged as the most combative voice in the opposition delegation that met Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Thursday, demanding a Special Session of the Goa Legislative Assembly to scrap Section 39(A) of the TCP Act. Positioning the issue as both a moral and political test for the BJP government, Naik warned that any delay in debating the provision on the floor of the House would have serious electoral consequences. Naik highlighted the deteriorating health of St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar, stating that the Assembly session scheduled for March 6 may be…

Team Goemkarponn SADA: Sada witnessed a deeply moving and historic morning on Thursday as Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar inaugurated the bust of Lt Narendra Mayekar at the renovated Smarak Sthal, developed under MLA-LAD funds. The ceremony drew a large gathering of residents, family members of the martyr, serving and retired defence personnel from across Goa, and other dignitaries, turning the coastal locality into a solemn yet proud tribute ground. The newly renovated memorial site, adorned with flowers and the Tricolour, echoed with patriotic fervour as defence units presented honours. Lt Mayekar’s family stood beside the unveiled bust, visibly emotional as…