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New Delhi: Authorities in Delhi are set to enforce tougher pollution control measures following a sharp decline in air quality across the national capital and neighboring regions. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to prevent further deterioration. The updated rules bring several restrictions originally meant for GRAP-IV into the current GRAP-III stage, which is in effect as Delhi recorded an AQI of 360, categorized as “very poor.” The move could see public, municipal, and private offices in Delhi and the National Capital Region operating at 50% capacity, with the remaining employees…

Guwahati: India have made key changes to their playing XI ahead of the second Test against South Africa at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Shubman Gill will miss the match due to a neck injury sustained on Day 2 of the first Test at Eden Gardens. In his absence, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will captain India, becoming the 38th player to lead the team in Test cricket and only the second designated wicketkeeper to do so after MS Dhoni. B Sai Sudharsan returns to the playing XI as Gill’s replacement. Sudharsan, who has featured in all five of India’s Tests so far…

New Delhi: The investigation into the Delhi blast on November 10 has exposed a meticulously planned terror conspiracy linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammed network. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed that Dr Muzammil Shakeel, an associate of suicide bomber Umar Mohammad, confessed to preparing for the attack over the past two years. According to sources, Shakeel’s role involved procuring explosives, electronic components, and other bomb-making materials. He purchased urea and ammonium nitrate—both highly volatile when combined—and 26 quintals of NPK fertilizer from Gurugram and Nuh in Haryana. The chemicals were stored in a deep freezer to maintain stability, and a local…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pavilion at the 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 concluded on a high note, drawing strong interest from visitors, industry leaders and international delegates during the three-day event held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Over 500 attendees visited the pavilion set up by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, engaging with the State’s digital initiatives, technology projects and fast-growing startup ecosystem. The delegation representing Goa included Dr. Milind Sakhardande, Joint Director, DITE&C; Shri Subrai Nadkarni, Chief Engineer, GITDC; Shri Siddharth Borker, Deputy Director, DITE&C; Shri…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The District Collector of North Goa Ankit Yadav, IAS, presided over a meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, to review and decide on pending claims. A total of 149 claims were placed before the committee. Of these, 40 claims from Maloli village were rejected following requests for withdrawal by the applicants. Another 29 claims from Maloli were turned down as the land in question falls under areas cultivated by the Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC). The committee approved 6 claims from Golaulim village, 15 claims from Codal village, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today underscored the urgent need for better coordination between the Education Department, the Art & Culture Department and music instructors, noting that the State’s substantial spending on instruments and trainers is not translating into the desired results. Sawant said the true impact of these major investments will be felt only when all concerned agencies and teachers work in sync to ensure students receive meaningful training and visible progress in music education. He added that stronger accountability and closer collaboration are crucial for justifying the public expenditure and improving the overall quality of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Electricity Department (GED) has gained momentum in its campaign to clear overhead cables placed by TV and internet operators on its power poles, after the Bombay High Court on Thursday declined to grant a stay on the operators’ plea. The decision enables GED to continue removing what it terms “unauthorised encumbrances” that hinder power infrastructure maintenance. For years, private service providers have relied on electricity poles to support their cables, resulting in dense clusters of wires that officials say impede repairs and raise safety concerns, particularly during storms. Chief Electrical Engineer Stephen Fernandes, speaking to…