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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held a phone conversation with Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi following a powerful earthquake that struck the country’s northern region earlier in the day. The 6.3-magnitude quake, which occurred at a depth of 28 kilometres near Mazar-i-Sharif, shook the provinces of Balkh, Samangan, and Baghlan. Afghan authorities reported that at least 20 people were killed and more than 500 injured, with rescue teams rushing victims to nearby hospitals. Extending India’s condolences, Jaishankar said New Delhi stands with the people of Afghanistan during this difficult time. He…

New Delhi: Amid worsening air pollution in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting at the secretariat, directing all departments to take coordinated and urgent steps to combat the crisis. Calling pollution control her administration’s “top priority,” she instructed officials to act firmly against violators contributing to the city’s declining air quality. The meeting was attended by senior ministers and top officials, including Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, Development Minister Kapil Mishra, and Chief Secretary Rajiv Verma. Gupta announced the creation of special enforcement teams…

New Delhi: At least four suspected members of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) were killed in an early morning encounter with the Assam Rifles in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Tuesday. The operation, carried out around 6 am, targeted militants hiding in a forested area near Khanpi village under Henglep subdivision, located about 80 kilometres west of Churachandpur town. According to security sources, the action was based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of armed insurgents in the region. During the operation, troops reportedly recovered firearms and ammunition from the site. The identities of the deceased are…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is redefining its identity beyond being a global tourist destination, stepping confidently into the digital era with the launch of the #EmpoweredInGoa campaign. Introduced by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), the initiative highlights how technology and innovation are enabling Goans to unlock their full potential in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. IT and Communications Minister Rohan Khaunte said the campaign underscores Goa’s commitment to people-driven progress. He noted that empowerment in Goa goes beyond showcasing digital advancements—it focuses on creating real opportunities for citizens to learn, build, and contribute to the…

New Delhi: Indian Grandmasters Narayanan SL, Diptayan Ghosh, and Aronyak Ghosh advanced to the second round of the FIDE World Cup 2025, delivering strong performances in their respective tiebreak matches on Monday. Narayanan showcased exceptional form, defeating IM Steven Rojas of Peru in back-to-back rapid games. Playing black in the first encounter, he secured victory in 52 moves before wrapping up the second game in just 22 moves with white. “I felt confident in the tiebreak. In shorter formats, I usually play well,” Narayanan said after the match. He will now face GM Nikita Vitiugov of England in…

New Delhi: India’s Women’s World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur has revealed that a fiery pep talk from head coach Amol Muzumdar after a crucial defeat to England became the turning point in India’s remarkable title run. Reflecting on the team’s roller-coaster campaign, Harmanpreet admitted that India were on the brink of elimination midway through the tournament after suffering consecutive losses to South Africa, Australia, and England. Yet, despite the setbacks, she said the dressing room never lost belief. “The last month has been very interesting. Things didn’t always go our way, but the positivity in the group never…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) president Manoj Parab has made it clear that his party will not enter into any unconditional alliances in the next elections, asserting that RGP will continue its uncompromising stance against what he termed as “rogue migrants.” Parab said that defeating the BJP alone would not define RGP’s political mission — tackling the issue of unchecked migration and protecting Goan identity would be equally central to its agenda. Reflecting on changing social dynamics, Parab noted that earlier, labourers from outside Goa would work temporarily and return home, and locals never treated them with…