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Step into the streets. Feel the rhythm. See the stories unfold. IFFI transforms Goa into a living, breathing reel of wonder! For the first time in its distinguished journey, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) stepped beyond the walls of tradition into the vibrant heart of Goa—embracing its people, streets and spirit in a celebration like never before.In a bold reimagining of its grand opening today, IFFI 2025 transformed the city into a vast, living canvas—where cinematic brilliance mingled with cultural splendour and the ageless magic of storytelling danced through the streets of Goa. As artists, performers and cinephiles…

Court Hearing… • Zenito Cardozo and seven others are accused of assaulting activist Rama Kankonkar in Merces. • Police argue that bail may allow interference with witnesses and impact the investigation. • The defence says the accusations are overstated and the accused have cooperated. • Verification of Kankonkar’s caste certificate is crucial for determining the applicability of the SC ST Act. • Court will resume arguments on November 26. Team Goemkarponn Panaji The investigation into the assault on social activist Rama Kankonkar entered a new phase after Panaji police asked the Special Court at Merces for additional…

New Delhi: The shock defeat in Bihar has triggered the most serious internal crisis yet for the INDIA alliance. What had long been whispered privately has now spilled out into the open, with regional partners challenging the Congress-led coalition’s planning, leadership and ability to hold the opposition together. Discontent that once surfaced as muted concerns has evolved into pointed criticism, public disagreements and active conversations within several parties about whether to recalibrate their relationship with the bloc or walk away entirely. JMM’s Breakaway Sets Off Tensions Signs of strain were visible even before the campaign…

Team Goemkarponn Loutolim: Farmers from Loutolim have lodged fresh objections to the government’s latest land-acquisition notice for the proposed Borim Bridge, warning that the project will severely damage the village’s traditional khazan agro-pisciculture system. Their objections say the authorities have moved ahead without proper studies, public consultations or updated environmental impact assessments. The farmers argue that the current alignment threatens biodiversity, will destroy productive farmland and could disrupt centuries-old water-management structures that support both paddy cultivation and seasonal fish farming. They have also questioned the need for a second bridge, saying the government has not justified why the…

The Mormugao Port Authority is moving ahead with plans to set up a dedicated Marina inside the port limits, MPA Chairman Dr N Vinod Kumar said on Wednesday while outlining ongoing infrastructure work. Dr Kumar said about eight thousand square metres of waterfront land had been allotted for the Marina through a tender, marking the first time the port is directly facilitating such a project. He noted that although fore shore land had been allotted to a private party in the past for a similar plan, the port had never taken up a Marina development within its own premises.…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco Container operations resumed at the Mormugao Port Authority on Thursday morning as the Shipping Corporation of India brought its vessel SCI Mumbai to the harbour, marking a major step in reviving Goa’s long dormant container trade. The service was inaugurated by MPA Chairman Dr N Vinod Kumar in the presence of Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal chairman Mohiuddin Ahmed, Delta Ports vice president and Goa in charge Raghoba Kotkar and other officials. MPA said the reinstated service is expected to strengthen Goa’s industrial and export network. Dr Kumar told reporters the port had ensured that the restart…

New Delhi: India will be without captain Shubman Gill for the all-important second Test against South Africa at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with Rishabh Pant stepping in as the 38th captain in India’s Test history. Gill suffered a neck injury during Day 2 of the first Test at Eden Gardens, forcing him to retire hurt after facing just three balls. He was subsequently hospitalised in Kolkata, observed, and later discharged. Though he travelled to Guwahati on November 19, he did not participate in training and was ruled out for the match. The BCCI confirmed that Gill will return to…