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New Delhi: Investigators probing the Delhi Red Fort car blast, which killed 13 people on November 10, have found that the explosive material involved a highly volatile mix of triacetone triperoxide (TATP) and ammonium nitrate. Sources indicate that traces of this unstable mixture may have later contributed to the accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed nine people. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) confirmed the presence of TATP in the i20 car used in the Delhi attack. TATP is a primary explosive known for its extreme sensitivity to heat, friction, and shock. Unlike conventional military…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections as a “victory of every Bihari” who believes in development, women’s safety, and the welfare of the poor. In a series of posts on X, Shah said the overwhelming mandate for the NDA, which won 202 out of 243 seats, reflects public endorsement of the government’s work in governance and development. The BJP secured 89 seats, while its ally JD(U) won 85. Shah said the people of Bihar have sent a clear message on the importance of clean…

New Delhi: In the aftermath of the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) sweeping victory in Bihar, Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday described the Assembly polls as “not fair from the beginning.” Gandhi met with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge following the party’s poor performance in the state. Reacting to trends confirming the NDA’s decisive win—securing 202 of the 243 seats—Gandhi expressed surprise at the outcome. Posting on X, he thanked voters who supported the opposition bloc but noted that the result raised serious concerns about the fairness of the election. “This result in Bihar is truly…

New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday called on India’s defence manufacturing sector to embed nationalism and responsibility into its profit-driven operations, stressing that national security and industrial growth must go hand in hand. Speaking at the second edition of the Brainstorming Session (BSS 2.0) at the Manekshaw Centre, Gen Chauhan highlighted the critical role of both public and private players, including PSUs and MSMEs, in shaping India’s future defence capabilities. Addressing industry leaders, he emphasised the importance of delivering on commitments. “We expect a bit of nationalism and patriotism in your profit-driven endeavours,” he…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Goa-SEIAA) has approved environmental clearance (EC) for the contentious commercial project by M/s Worldwide Resorts and Entertainment Private Limited at Bambolim, which had previously faced a stop-work order for commencing construction without prior clearance. The clearance was granted during a SEIAA meeting held on October 10, following recommendations from the Goa State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC). While approving the project, SEIAA has mandated that the developer obtain all necessary permissions from relevant authorities, including the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department, and adhere strictly to local building regulations during construction. In…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A 22-year-old postgraduate student from Goa University has approached the Bombay High Court at Goa seeking to quash an FIR filed against him under the NDPS Act, alleging unlawful detention and a staged anti-narcotics operation by the Mapusa Police. The petitioner, Leonardo Deva, an MA English Literature student, has challenged FIR No. 72/2025 registered at Mapusa Police Station under Section 20(b)(ii)(A) of the NDPS Act. In his writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, Deva claimed he was forcibly taken into custody on May 4, 2025, at around 3:56 pm from outside a…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Mapusa Municipal Council has confiscated a total of 1,015 packets of tobacco products during a crackdown on illegal sales in and around the Mapusa bus stand and market area. The operation targeted 20 vendors caught selling gutkha and other tobacco items. Of the seized stock, 900 packets were gutkha, while 115 comprised other tobacco products, collectively valued at several thousand rupees. The drive was conducted under the State-wide “Tobacco-Free Bus Stand” initiative organized by GOACAN. The enforcement team was led by Municipal Inspector Prajwal Dhargalkar, along with supervisor Anand Talwar, municipal workers Prakash Pujari and Amit…