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New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has sparked a political confrontation, with BJP leaders strongly condemning his remarks and challenging the Congress party’s record on women’s representation. In a post on X on Tuesday, Gandhi described the RSS as an “all-male anti-constitutional cult” and alleged that the organisation viewed women as subordinate to men. He also expressed his determination to oppose the Sangh, invoking the concept of Shiva-Shakti and claiming that many women associated with the organisation supported his position. The comments drew a sharp response from BJP leaders. Maharashtra BJP MLA…

Team Goemkarponn BALLI: With the 2027 Goa Assembly elections approaching, representatives of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community have called for urgent action on political reservation, warning that a statewide democratic agitation could follow if the process is not completed before the polls. The issue figured prominently at a gathering held at Khaddem–Balli, where around 150 participants from the Balli–Adnem panchayat area and other parts of Goa discussed long-standing demands concerning political representation, employment and tribal welfare. Rama Kankonkar, president of Ami Goeche Rakhhandar, said the organisation had been conducting awareness programmes across the state to mobilise support for reservation in…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: A Halloween party advertisement by a club in Ozrant, Anjuna, has sparked objections over its depiction of a Catholic nun, prompting the establishment to remove the promotional material and apologise for the offence caused. The controversy arose after Club Salud publicised a three-day Halloween event scheduled from October 30 to November 1. The promotional artwork featured a nun alongside a cross, prompting criticism from sections of the local community over the use of religious imagery to market an entertainment event. Residents expressed concern that the depiction was disrespectful towards the Catholic faith and the religious significance associated…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A four-year-old girl who went missing during the Ramleela Mahotsav celebrations opposite the BITS Pilani campus was safely reunited with her family following a prompt search by Verna Police and Local Intelligence Branch (LIB) personnel. The incident occurred during the evening festivities when the child became separated from her family amid the gathering crowd. Upon receiving information about the missing girl, Verna Police immediately circulated her photograph through internal communication networks to alert personnel and facilitate a quick search. Personnel from the Local Intelligence Branch, along with Verna Police Station staff deployed at the venue, promptly launched…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant handed over financial assistance to the first eligible beneficiary under the Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Scheme at Manipal Hospital, Goa, marking the rollout of an initiative aimed at easing the financial burden of medical treatment on patients and their families. Sawant said the Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Cell is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not come in the way of timely medical care. Eligible applicants can call the toll-free helpline 14524 for information and guidance on accessing assistance under the scheme. Emphasising the government’s continued focus on healthcare support, Sawant…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Tourism Minister and Porvorim MLA Rohan A. Khaunte has written to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant seeking urgent intervention to address access-related difficulties and road safety concerns faced by residents following the development of the Atal Setu and the Porvorim six-lane elevated corridor. In his letter, Khaunte has called for improved entry and exit points to the bridge, installation of traffic signals at a key junction, restoration of roads beneath the flyover and stronger enforcement measures to ensure smoother traffic movement and safer commuting for residents. While acknowledging that the new infrastructure is intended to ease congestion along…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Fatorda Police are investigating a complaint alleging fraudulent declarations in two property sale deeds executed at the Sub-Registrar Office of Salcete, Margao, on February 6, 2026, involving properties situated at Uguirim in Curtorim. The complaint was filed by Mariano Siqueira, a resident of Curtorim, against Russel Milagres D Cunha, a Mumbai resident, and Jerson Siqueira of Curtorim. According to the complaint, Russel Milagres D Cunha, who is allegedly the son of the deceased landlady of the complainant, falsely declared himself to be a bachelor and the sole and universal heir of his deceased mother and her husband…