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Team Goemkarponn BETHORA-NIRANKAL: Residents’ concerns over foul odour from industrial units at Bethora-Nirankal remain in focus after a recent inspection found that an unpleasant smell could still be detected within the premises of United Spirits and United Breweries. The inspection team, however, noted that the odour appeared to have reduced. The joint inspection was carried out on the directions of the Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC), which is examining complaints about odour pollution allegedly affecting people in the area. As recorded in the report dated September 23, the team did not observe any discharge from either unit into the Bethora…

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm and order after anti-government demonstrations across France descended into widespread violence, leaving two people dead and causing extensive damage to public buildings, businesses and streets. In a televised address from the Elysee Palace, Macron condemned what he described as unrestrained violence and said nothing could justify the destruction witnessed across the country. Police arrested around 2,400 people in several cities following clashes, arson and looting. Macron warned that those responsible for damaging property and attacking public institutions would face legal consequences. He also called for a clear distinction between demonstrators raising…

SRINAGAR: The Centre has expressed its willingness to continue dialogue with Ladakhi representatives after negotiations over constitutional safeguards and the proposed political structure for the Union Territory encountered a roadblock. The disagreement intensified after representatives of the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Front rejected a draft proposal presented by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The leaders accused the Centre of backtracking on understandings reached during earlier rounds of negotiations. The main point of contention is the proposed elected body for Ladakh and the extent of its powers. Ladakhi representatives have sought safeguards similar to those previously available…

NEW DELHI: The United States has acknowledged that it would be difficult for India to immediately reduce its dependence on Russian energy, as President Donald Trump allows a 60 day period to assess the economic consequences of proposed sanctions and tariffs targeting countries purchasing Russian oil. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration needed time to examine how the proposed measures would affect global markets and the American economy. He noted that India had diversified its energy sources but continued to purchase substantial quantities of Russian oil because shifting suppliers could not happen overnight. Trump has waived sanctions…

NEW DELHI: India has excluded ethanol produced from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B heavy molasses from its latest petrol blending procurement tender for the 2026 to 27 supply year, as the government seeks to protect domestic sugar availability while maintaining its nationwide ethanol blending programme. The tender, issued on October 16 by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on behalf of state run oil marketing companies, invites bids for approximately 11 billion litres of ethanol for the supply period from November 2026 to October 2027. The procurement is aimed at meeting the country’s requirement for blending 20 per cent ethanol…

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Haryana government and police to take strict action against those responsible for an alleged attack on a Srinagar bound luxury sleeper bus near Kurukshetra, after its windows and taillights were damaged in stone pelting. The bus, operated by Star World Ventures, was travelling from Delhi to Srinagar with around 40 passengers on board when the incident occurred late Friday night. The vehicle, registered in Jammu and Kashmir, had stopped at Divine Star Dhaba in Haryana when it was allegedly targeted by a group of unidentified people. Abdullah raised the…

NEW DELHI: The Centre has advised Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to review its recommendation and content ranking systems to prevent misleading information from being disproportionately amplified and to reduce the risk of public disorder, violence and other unlawful activities. In an advisory dated October 10, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) asked the company to ensure that its algorithms do not expose users excessively to a single or limited set of narratives. It also urged the platform to promote a reasonable diversity of relevant and credible information. The advisory comes amid protests in Delhi by the…