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PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has overturned the conviction of a 28-year-old man from Mizoram in a 2019 resort assault case, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish his identity beyond reasonable doubt. Lalrinnunga Lalfakzuala, who is currently lodged at Central Jail, Colvale, had challenged a Sessions Court verdict that found him guilty of offences including wrongful confinement, criminal intimidation, rape and attempt to murder. The trial court had awarded him a sentence of up to ten years of rigorous imprisonment. The case was registered following a complaint by a 63-year-old woman who owned a resort. She alleged…

New Delhi: A newly approved liquor policy in Ladakh has sparked widespread criticism, with political leaders and civil society organisations questioning the administration’s claim that easier access to alcohol will help curb drug abuse in the Union Territory. The policy, approved by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, significantly liberalises the region’s liquor regulations. Under the new framework, the sale of hard liquor, including foreign liquor and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), will be permitted through retail outlets. Previously, only beer, wine and ready-to-drink beverages could be sold through such stores. Officials have defended the decision, arguing that the earlier restrictive…

New Delhi: Around 30 Indian nationals are set to be deported from the United States after being arrested during a federal immigration enforcement operation targeting individuals working illegally as commercial truck drivers. The arrests were made as part of “Operation Checkmate,” a coordinated initiative conducted by the US Customs and Border Protection and the US Border Patrol to identify and detain undocumented individuals operating commercial motor vehicles. During the operation, carried out between May 11 and May 15 in Arizona’s Yuma Sector, authorities arrested 52 people found to be residing in the country illegally. Among them were 36 individuals working…

New Delhi: The Centre has amended immigration regulations governing foreign nationals staying in India, introducing stricter timelines for registration and updating provisions related to citizenship and accommodation reporting. Under the revised provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025, foreign nationals intending to remain in India beyond 180 days must now complete their registration before the expiry of the 180-day period. The change marks a significant departure from the earlier system, which allowed registration within 14 days after crossing the 180-day threshold. The updated rules apply to foreigners who enter India on visas valid for 180 days or less and…

New Delhi: India is moving closer to one of the largest fighter aircraft acquisitions in its history, with plans to procure 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from France. The development comes as Indian Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh undertakes a four day visit to France, where key discussions on defence cooperation and aircraft procurement are expected to take place. According to official sources, India has already submitted a formal proposal to the French government for the purchase of the advanced multirole fighters. France is expected to provide details regarding pricing, production schedules, and logistical support within the next few…

New Delhi: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has described the current political situation facing the All India Trinamool Congress as a “do or die” battle, amid growing concerns over internal dissent and possible defections within the party following its defeat in the state assembly elections. Addressing supporters at a protest in Kolkata, Banerjee accused certain leaders of attempting to weaken and divide the party. She asserted that despite the challenges, she would continue to stand by party workers even if some leaders chose to leave. Speaking before a gathering of supporters, Banerjee said there were efforts underway to…

New Delhi: India has firmly ruled out any involvement of third parties in resolving its long-standing boundary dispute with Nepal, reiterating that the issue should be addressed exclusively through existing bilateral mechanisms. The response came after Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah suggested that both China and the United Kingdom could play a role in discussions concerning the disputed border regions of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani. The areas remain a point of contention between the two neighbours, with India maintaining that they form part of the state of Uttarakhand. Addressing the matter, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India and…