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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has announced that Goa Carnaval 2026 will be celebrated on a grand scale across the State, bringing together colour, music, culture and community spirit from February 13 to 17. The official announcement was made in the presence of Managing Director, Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) Kuldeep Arolkar; Deputy Director of Tourism Dhiraj Wagle; Assistant Director, Department of Tourism Jayesh Kankonkar; General Manager GTDC Gavin Dias; Deputy General Manager (Hotels & Marketing) GTDC Deepak Narvekar; and King Momo Cedric Da Costa, who symbolically ushered in the festive spirit of Carnaval. Tourism…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed farmers and women at the forefront of his initial decisions following the inauguration of the new Seva Teerth office, signalling a clear emphasis on rural empowerment and inclusive development. In his first set of directives issued from the newly established facility, the prime minister prioritised schemes aimed at strengthening agricultural livelihoods and expanding opportunities for women across the country. Modi’s focus on farmers comes amid ongoing challenges in the agricultural sector, with calls for improved support systems, better access to credit and sustainable practices gaining traction across states. The decisions taken from…

New Delhi: India’s largest-ever military procurement has crossed a major milestone with a crucial clearance for the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. The development marks a significant step forward in strengthening the country’s air power and modernising its fighter fleet. The clearance removes an important procedural bottleneck in the long-pending programme and opens the door for formal commercial negotiations. The proposed acquisition involves a new fleet of Rafale jets, customised to Indian Air Force requirements, and is expected to significantly enhance operational capability and readiness. Officials said the decision follows detailed assessments of the…

Salem: At a large election rally in Salem, Tamil Nadu, actor-turned-politician Vijay, president of the Tamilnadu Vetrivaasi Kootani (TVK), took aim at the ruling M.K. Stalin and his government, accusing them of failing to address key issues facing the state. Speaking to a sea of supporters, Vijay urged voters to think differently in the upcoming assembly elections and consider TVK as a fresh alternative to the established parties. Vijay highlighted what he described as shortcomings in governance, including unemployment, rising prices, and neglect of youth aspirations. He said these problems have not been tackled effectively by the DMK administration and…

LUCKNOW: In Lucknow, a 6-year-old boy lost his life after being struck by a car driven by a 21-year-old Class 12 student who was returning from a farewell event. The tragedy unfolded late on Friday evening when the child was crossing the road in the city’s Alambagh area. According to police, the teenager was riding in the car after attending a farewell celebration for his classmates when the incident occurred. The vehicle hit the young boy, who was critically injured and rushed to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save him, the child succumbed to his injuries. Witnesses said the…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended congratulations to Tarique Rahman on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s decisive success in the parliamentary elections, underscoring India’s commitment to backing a democratic and inclusive Bangladesh. As vote counting progressed, India’s government issued a statement recognising the outcome of a hard-fought election and expressing the desire to strengthen ties with Dhaka under its newly elected leadership. The message from New Delhi highlighted the importance of stability, cooperation and prosperity in the South Asian neighbourhood. Modi’s congratulations came shortly after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party asserted its majority and signalled its intention to form the…

DHAKA,: Bangladesh’s opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Friday secured a decisive victory in parliamentary elections, marking its return to power after nearly two decades and clearing the way for party leader Tarique Rahman to become the country’s next prime minister. The result comes as Bangladesh emerges from months of political unrest and economic strain. Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Dhaka in December after spending almost 20 years abroad. He now faces the immediate task of restoring political stability, reviving investor confidence and rebuilding key sectors of the economy, including the vital garment industry, after…