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Team Goemkarponn DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has closed as infructuous a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by former Goa Congress president Girish Chodankar challenging the role of the Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly in the 2022 defection of eight Congress MLAs to the BJP. In its order, the apex court observed that subsequent Assembly elections had been conducted during the pendency of the petition, making the issues raised in the case largely academic. The Bench noted that since a fresh legislative term has commenced, the reliefs sought in the petition no longer survive for consideration in the…

Mumbai: India’s passport has gained ground in a key global ranking this year, climbing 10 places in terms of travel freedom. However, despite this overall improvement, Indian travellers have seen visa-free entry privileges reduced in two countries, tightening travel protocols for holders of Indian passports. The latest international mobility index, which measures the number of destinations citizens can access without pre-arrival visas, shows that Indians can now travel to more countries than before without prior visa arrangements. The increase in ranking reflects diplomatic efforts to expand travel options for Indian travellers and greater acceptance of Indian passports worldwide. Yet at…

Washington: Former US president Donald Trump has said that a second American aircraft carrier will be sent to the Middle East in response to escalating tensions with Iran. Trump made the announcement in comments that underline growing concern in Washington about Iran’s recent actions in the region and reflect a more aggressive posture on security. Trump specified that the USS Gerald R. Ford, one of the most advanced ships in the United States Navy, would be redeployed to bolster the US military presence. The former president framed the move as necessary to deter what he described as provocative behaviour by…

Colombo: Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma has landed in Colombo ahead of India’s crucial T20 World Cup match against Pakistan as the team continues to assess his fitness and finalise whether he will be available for selection. Sharma’s arrival in the Sri Lankan capital comes after he was sidelined due to a stomach infection that forced him out of India’s previous match. Although discharged from hospital, the left-handed opener has been working closely with team medical staff and trainers to regain full fitness. His condition has been monitored closely since he rejoined the squad, and the decision on whether he will…

Washington: An Indian national has admitted in a United States federal court that he was involved in a murder-for-hire conspiracy to kill a separatist activist, acknowledging his role in a plot that drew international attention and raised concerns about cross-border threats. Nikhil Gupta entered a guilty plea before a US federal judge, accepting that he participated in a scheme to arrange the killing of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent activist based in the United States. Gupta’s admission followed months of legal proceedings in which prosecutors laid out allegations that he worked to facilitate the planned assassination. According to court proceedings,…

Dhaka: In Bangladesh’s recently concluded parliamentary elections, at least three former convicts secured victories, including two individuals who have been accused in cases involving anti-India terrorism. The development has drawn attention both within Bangladesh and internationally, raising questions about candidate eligibility and the political dynamics that propelled them to victory. The three former convicts who won seats ran under various political banners and managed to secure enough voter support to enter the national parliament despite their criminal backgrounds. Among them, two candidates are facing allegations related to terrorism cases that involve activities linked to anti-India sentiments or actions. Their victories…

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met a group of farmers to discuss their concerns over the proposed India–US trade arrangement, triggering a sharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which dismissed the interaction as a choreographed political exercise. The meeting centred on apprehensions within sections of the farming community about how the trade framework with the United States could affect agricultural markets, pricing structures and long-term rural security. Gandhi listened to farmers who said they feared increased exposure to global competition and inadequate safeguards for domestic producers. He maintained that any international agreement must be shaped with farmers’ interests…