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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Margao Town Police Station has registered an offence against four persons for allegedly assaulting and threatening a 50-year-old man at Malbhat, Margao, following a dispute over placement of a dustbin. According to the complaint filed by Kassim Sayed (50), a resident of Malbhat, the incident occurred on February 13, 2026, at around 11.00 am. He alleged that the accused — identified as Faiz, Saif, Azan and Kaif — acting with common intention, wrongfully restrained him and verbally abused him in filthy language. The complainant further stated that the accused assaulted him with slaps, blows and kicks.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) has directed mining companies to revise and resubmit their detailed project reports (DPRs) by February 16, following the postponement of the proposed e-auction of low-grade iron ore dumps pending evaluation. The move comes after the The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) raised queries and made certain observations on the DPRs submitted by bidders. DMG Director Narayan Gad confirmed the development, stating that bidders have been asked to address the observations and submit revised reports within the stipulated timeline. “TERI had made some observations on the DPR and accordingly, we directed…

“The project, led by Prof Dr Akshay Madhav Deshmukh at TU Bergakademie Freiberg and co-investigated by Dr Manideep Mukherjee of BITS Pilani Goa, aims to build AI systems capable of detecting emotional cues in human speech. By analysing tone, pitch and rhythm, the software can identify emotional states such as sadness, anxiety, anger or joy. In theory, such systems could respond differently to someone who sounds distressed, offering support instead of neutral, transactional replies. But can such software meaningfully intervene in a mental health crisis? It would be naive to suggest that an algorithm can prevent suicide. Student suicides are…

Team Goemkarponn Santa Cruz: Tension prevailed in Santa Cruz after villagers stopped the digging of a borewell near Bondvoll Lake, objecting to the work and demanding clarity on permissions granted by authorities. Locals gathered at the site and halted the drilling activity, questioning how permission was issued despite their pending demand for a re-survey of the area. Officials from the Water Resources Department (WRD), the Communidade, and the police reached the spot following the protest. According to villagers, they had raised concerns regarding the land and sought a re-survey during a public meeting held on January 26 in the presence…

Team Goemkarponn Sangolda: A tourist from Kerala lost his life following a tragic accident at a hotel in Sangolda. The deceased has been identified as Ajay Pulikkal, a resident of Kerala, who had arrived in Goa with friends and checked into a hotel in the area. According to police sources, the incident occurred while he was taking a bath in the hotel’s swimming pool. He reportedly slipped and struck his head against the pool tiles. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment and was later shifted to the District Hospital for further medical care. However, doctors…

Mumbai: Indian cricket’s newest young star Vaibhav Suryavanshi is preparing to appear for his Class 10 board examinations just days after helping India clinch the Under-19 World Cup title, showing remarkable focus both on and off the field. Suryavanshi, whose performances were pivotal in India’s successful campaign, is set to return to the academic grind without much of a break. While fans and well-wishers celebrated the team’s global success, the young batter has had little time to savour the victory, with his board exams scheduled to begin shortly after the tournament’s conclusion. Balancing international sporting achievement with academic commitments is…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a striking and unprecedented landing aboard a C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft on a public highway in Assam, underscoring India’s growing emphasis on defence preparedness and strategic versatility. The event marked a rare demonstration of the Indian Air Force’s ability to operate from unconventional runways in remote or challenging terrain. The landing took place on a stretch of national highway that had been prepared for the operation, transforming a section of civilian roadway into a temporary runway. This showcased not only the rugged performance of the C-130J but also the meticulous planning…