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New Delhi: A devastating road accident in Saudi Arabia has left at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims feared dead after their bus collided with a diesel tanker and went up in flames early Monday. The vehicle was travelling from Mecca to Medina when the crash took place near Mufrihat around 1.30 am IST, catching most passengers asleep. Early reports indicate that a large number of those on board were from Hyderabad, including women and children. The bus was reportedly returning from Mecca after the group had completed their religious rituals. The impact of the collision caused a massive fire, leaving…

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency has arrested a crucial aide of the alleged suicide attacker responsible for the November 10 blast near the Red Fort that killed 13 people. The accused, identified as Amir Rashid Ali from Samboora in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pampore area, was detained in Delhi on Sunday as part of the widening investigation into the vehicle-borne explosion. This marks the first time the agency has formally referred to Dr Umar Un Nabi, who died in the blast, as a suicide bomber. Investigators say Amir played a direct role in preparing the attack and had travelled to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today reaffirmed his commitment to press freedom, declaring that he has never contacted any editor or news channel to influence or suppress negative news about him. He said such interference goes against the principles of democracy and the independence of the media. “I have never called any editor or media house asking them not to publish or air negative news about me. I have never done it and will never do it,” Dr. Sawant asserted, adding that he believes in allowing the press to function without pressure. Reiterating that the media is…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: AAP Goa President Adv. Amit Palekar strongly criticised Minister Sudin Dhavalikar after his supporters reportedly gathered at the Holy Shrine of Katamgal Dada and Navdurga Devasthan, allegedly seeking divine retribution against those exposing the ongoing cash-for-jobs scam. Calling the act an “insult to faith,” Palekar accused Dhavalikar of misusing sacred religious spaces to shield himself politically. “If Sudin Dhavalikar is truly innocent, he should take a narco test along with Pooja Naik,” Palekar said, challenging the minister to prove his claims. Palekar further alleged that BJP leaders have repeatedly disrespected Goan deities for political gain. “A genuinely…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: The Calangute Police have instructed all establishments along the Calangute–Candolim coastal stretch to appoint security staff exclusively through officially registered security agencies as the tourist season intensifies. In a meeting attended by DySP Vishwesh Karpe, SDPO Porvorim, Calangute Police officials, security agency representatives, and tourism stakeholders, authorities outlined key safety guidelines and operational do’s and don’ts for the 2025–26 season. Businesses were reminded to coordinate closely with the police to ensure a secure and hassle-free environment for both visitors and residents. Officials said the directive is part of efforts to bolster law and order during the busy…

“This pattern did not emerge overnight. It was the result of years of lax auditing, poor governance, and a tendency to overlook early warnings. Whenever a scandal erupted, the response was usually confined to outrage and temporary fixes. The deeper structural issues remained untouched. Meanwhile, money continued to vanish into networks that operated with impunity. The cooperative sector had effectively become a stock route for black money, defeating the very idea on which it was built. That is why the Chief Minister’s firm stand marks a turning point. By publicly acknowledging that fraud has hollowed out many cooperatives and insisting…

New Delhi: India’s development trajectory shows that rapid economic expansion and social inclusion can move forward together, offering a model that many countries are now looking to emulate. This assessment comes from Haoliang Xu, Acting Administrator of the UN Development Programme, who said India has successfully combined technology, climate action and people-centric policies to create a balanced and equitable growth path. During a three-day visit to India aimed at strengthening cooperation in digital transformation and climate initiatives, Xu noted that India’s growth story stands out because it relies not only on economic gains but also on participatory governance and targeted…