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New Delhi: A month after a plane crash near Baramati claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, aviation authorities have grounded four aircraft operated by VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd. The action follows a special safety audit conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in the aftermath of the accident. The regulator reported multiple deviations from approved procedures within the company’s operations. The audit identified shortcomings in airworthiness standards, flight safety oversight, and operational practices. Citing gaps in maintenance processes and procedural compliance, the DGCA directed immediate corrective measures. As part of the order,…

New Delhi: India and Israel have formally launched the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement, marking a significant step in strengthening their economic partnership. The discussions began in New Delhi on 23 February 2026 and will continue until 26 February 2026, setting the stage for a structured dialogue on expanding bilateral trade and investment ties. The groundwork for these negotiations was laid in November 2025 with the signing of the Terms of Reference, which established a clear framework for engagement across identified sectors. The agreement aims to provide greater predictability and stability for businesses in both…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a two day visit to Israel, describing the trip as an opportunity to chart new milestones in the India Israel Strategic Partnership. He said the visit would focus on strengthening cooperation across key sectors while reviewing regional and global developments of shared concern. This marks his second visit to Israel, following his landmark 2017 trip that expanded collaboration in defence, agriculture and water management. Over the years, bilateral ties have evolved into a robust and multifaceted partnership marked by growing engagement in innovation and technology driven sectors. During the visit, Modi will…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has reignited debate over the May 2025 India Pakistan conflict with fresh remarks about his role during Operation Sindoor. Speaking during his State of the Union address, Trump asserted that his intervention prevented a potential nuclear confrontation between the two countries, a claim that rapidly gained traction across social media platforms. Trump stated that India and Pakistan were on the brink of nuclear war and suggested that his mediation brought about a ceasefire. He said that 35 million people had told him that Pakistan’s Prime Minister would have died in Indian strikes if the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has refused to halt the election process in the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) polls, rejecting interim relief sought by sitting councillor Nelson Cabral, who challenged the reservation of his ward for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Women. The decision came on the final day for filing nominations. Cabral, who has consistently represented Ward No 1, had sought permission to contest from the seat after it was reserved following delimitation. He alleged that the reservation was manipulated by “importing” 447 voters from another ward to change its status, calling the exercise…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa government has sanctioned a total of Rs 85 lakh in relief to the families of those who lost their lives in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire, according to submissions made before the Bombay High Court at Goa. The affidavit, filed in Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation, detailed the compensation disbursed to the victims’ families and those injured in the December 6, 2025, blaze in Arpora. The North Goa Collector’s office, functioning under the District Disaster Management Authority, approved Rs 85 lakh as ex gratia relief for the legal heirs of 17 deceased victims.…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: The Goa government has broadened the online outpatient department (OPD) booking system at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), making appointments available in eight additional departments from Tuesday. A notification from the Office of the Joint Secretary (Health) stated that the service, initially piloted for five departments from February 4, will now include Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Neurology, Medical Oncology, Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiology, and Urology. The system will offer 100 OPD slots per day for each of the newly added departments, except Neurology and Medical Oncology, which will have 50 slots daily. The public can book…