PANAJI: The Goa Police clarified that jobs-for-cash accused Pooja Naik has not named any minister in her statement to the Crime Branch. SP Crime Rahul Gupta (IPS) said the enquiry into Naik’s allegations of a ₹17.68 crore job scam is still underway but no corroborative evidence has been found so far. https://youtu.be/f7T6YQqJvHQ?si=DIuk8Fy9Ezmdbghk
MERCES: The Merces Judicial Magistrate’s Court has extended the judicial custody of Zenito Cardozo and seven others linked to the Rama attack case for another 14 days. The matter will come up for the next hearing on November 26, with the court instructing the police to submit the chargesheet by November 18. Cardozo, who was arrested on September 22, faces charges under Sections 126(2), 109, and 351(3) read with Section 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with relevant provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. During the hearing, Cardozo’s counsel argued that…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Special Investigation Team (Land Grabbing), Ribander, has been actively pursuing cases against the notorious Mohammad Suhail gang, filing four chargesheets in just two weeks. These cases have been presented before the appropriate courts for trial. Presently, the SIT is investigating 28 active cases, of which 17 have been chargesheeted and are under trial, 3 finalized, and 3 FIRs quashed. A total of 83 arrests have been made in these cases, including 11 repeat offenders. The cases involve a series of forged property documents, fraudulent succession deeds, and cheating incidents across Bardez, Siolim, Anjuna, and surrounding areas.…
New Delhi: India’s top shuttler Lakshya Sen continued his fine run at the Kumamoto Masters Japan, advancing to the quarterfinals of the men’s singles event with a commanding straight-game victory over Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh on Thursday. Seeded seventh in the tournament, Sen displayed excellent control and precision to defeat the world No. 20 Teh 21-13, 21-11 in a brisk 39-minute encounter. The 2021 World Championship bronze medallist, currently ranked 15th in the world, will now face former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the quarterfinals. Sen started strongly, taking an early 8-5 lead in the opening…
New Delhi: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi described the ongoing war in Ukraine as a “living laboratory” for modern warfare, underscoring its relevance to India’s own border dynamics. Speaking at the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025, he said the evolving nature of warfare demands constant adaptation as technology, geopolitics, and competition reshape global security. General Dwivedi noted that the world is witnessing the decline of prolonged peace and the rise of complex, technology-driven conflicts. With over 50 active wars across more than 100 nations, he said the Ukraine battlefield offers critical lessons, particularly in the use of advanced systems such as…
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force operationalised the Mudh-Nyoma airbase in Ladakh on Wednesday, marking a major step in strengthening India’s air capabilities near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh landed at the newly completed airbase aboard a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, officially commissioning the high-altitude facility. Situated at an altitude of around 13,000 feet and approximately 25 km from the LAC, the Nyoma airbase is now equipped to handle fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters. The project, implemented by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at a cost of Rs 218 crore, enhances…
New Delhi: The United States has described the recent car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed at least nine people, as a “clear act of terrorism.” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lauded India’s measured and professional approach in handling the investigation, saying New Delhi’s response has been “responsible and restrained.” Rubio noted that India was doing an “excellent job” leading the probe and expressed confidence that the facts would be made public once the investigation concludes. “It clearly was a terrorist attack. The car was packed with high explosives that detonated and caused heavy casualties. The Indians deserve…
