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Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai on Thursday accused the SGPDA of delaying the inauguration of the redeveloped Margao wholesale fish market due to alleged collection of haftas (illegal weekly fees) from market vendors. Speaking to the media, Sardesai, a member of the SGPDA, claimed he would expose the hafta racket to reveal who benefits from these collections. He criticized the PDA Chairman, MLA Krishna Salkar, for awarding the housekeeping tender worth Rs 2.5 lakh to a BJP worker from Ponda, despite the market being located in Madel-Fatorda. According to Sardesai, the lack of proper maintenance has left the…

New Delhi: India’s financial markets faced significant pressure on the final trading day of the week as the rupee slipped to a historic low of 94.29 against the US dollar while stock markets recorded steep losses within the first hour of trade. The domestic currency crossed the psychologically important 94 per dollar level for the second time on Friday. It opened weaker at 94.16 compared to the previous close of 93.98. At the same time, the benchmark index BSE Sensex dropped more than 1,000 points in early trading, reflecting widespread investor anxiety. The sharp movements in both the currency and…

New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia and disruptions to global energy supply routes are expected to significantly boost oil revenues for Russia, with estimates suggesting the country could earn at least $760 million in additional income from crude exports. According to analysis cited in international reports, the sharp rise in global oil prices combined with temporary sanctions relief could dramatically increase Russia’s monthly earnings from oil and gas. Estimates indicate that revenues may surge from roughly $12 billion to nearly $24 billion as the conflict disrupts supply from key Middle Eastern producers. Oil prices have already climbed close…

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has welcomed the government’s decision to reduce central excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre, saying the move will help protect consumers from rising fuel prices amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia. The decision lowers the central excise duty on petrol to ₹3 per litre while diesel will now carry no excise duty. The measure comes as global oil markets face uncertainty due to geopolitical developments in the region. In a message shared on X, Sitharaman said the step reflects the government’s commitment to shielding citizens from volatility in…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday alleged a “political setting” between BJP, MGP and Congress in the ongoing Ponda by-poll, claiming that leaders linked to MGP were simultaneously campaigning for a Congress candidate. AAP State President, along with Senior Vice President Sandesh Teleikar Dessai, addressed the media and presented what they described as “concrete proof” of overlapping political activity. According to AAP, during an MGP meeting held at Nandanvan in Ponda in support of BJP candidate Ritesh Naik, at least four attendees — former MGP ZP member Priya Chari, MGP Block President Manguesh Kundaikar, councillor Geetali…

New Delhi: The United States Embassy in India on Friday shared a message from Donald Trump praising Narendra Modi and highlighting the close relationship between the two leaders. In a post on X, the embassy quoted Trump as saying that he and Modi are leaders who deliver results. The message also expressed confidence that the partnership between India and the United States will grow stronger in the future. The post stated that the relationship between the two countries is exceptional and emphasised the strong personal rapport between the leaders. Trump described Modi as a respected and influential leader while reiterating…

New Delhi: The central government has assured that India’s fuel and cooking gas supplies remain secure for the coming months and urged citizens not to panic buy amid rumours circulating online. In a statement, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG anywhere in the country. Authorities called on the public to rely on verified information and avoid being influenced by misleading messages on social media that have created unnecessary panic. The ministry emphasised that all fuel retail outlets are adequately stocked and capable of meeting consumer demand. It also stated…