Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has strongly criticised the proposed Anti-Conversion Bill, accusing the BJP of attempting to divide the people of Goa along religious lines. Alemao alleged that the BJP was using a “divide and rule” policy targeting Hindus, Christians and Muslims through the proposed legislation. He said the Congress would oppose any such attempt to create divisions in society. The Opposition Leader said the Congress would continue to focus on issues affecting Goa, including corruption and matters concerning the welfare and interests of the people. Alemao maintained that the party would take its campaign…
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New Delhi: The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in Nepal and China’s Tibet has climbed to 270, while more than 1,600 people remain missing as search and rescue operations continue across the disaster hit regions. Nepal has recorded 190 deaths and 1,130 missing people, while three deaths have been reported in Tibet along with 558 people still unaccounted for. Authorities are continuing to verify the figures, with the final toll expected to change as rescue teams reach areas that remain difficult to access. The disaster began close to the Nepal China border before floodwaters surged downstream, causing widespread…
New Delhi: The United Kingdom has made a major technology transfer proposal to India for the engine that could power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, offering complete technology transfer and full intellectual property rights as New Delhi evaluates competing bids for its future fifth generation fighter. British aerospace giant Rolls Royce has proposed jointly developing an entirely new engine producing more than 120 kilonewtons of thrust specifically for the AMCA programme. The proposal is aimed at giving India greater control over the technology and the ability to develop future aero engines independently. India is currently assessing engine options from Rolls…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Aldona, produced a dominant performance to storm into the Zone I Under 19 Football Final after defeating Government Higher Secondary School Valpoi 4 0. The match, organised by the Directorate of Sports, Panaji, saw St. Thomas HSS control proceedings and convert their opportunities to secure a convincing victory. ### Jatin Kiro Leads Aldona’s Charge Jatin Kiro was the star of the contest, scoring a superb hat trick to put St. Thomas HSS firmly in control. His clinical finishing proved decisive as the Aldona side maintained its attacking momentum throughout the match. Harsh…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has expressed sadness over the situation in Nepal, where some Indian nationals have reportedly gone missing. Sawant said the Goa government is in continuous contact with the national authorities to ascertain the whereabouts of the missing Indians and extend all possible assistance. As per the information available so far, no Goan has been reported missing or stranded in Nepal, the Chief Minister said.
Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: “Goa needs a law not against religious conversions, but against the conversion of our beautiful land into a destination for crime, drugs, murder, rape, prostitution and casinos,” stated Madganvcho Awaaz & Youth Leader Prabhav Naik. Naik said the replies furnished to the Goa Legislative Assembly clearly reveal that only four cases relating to religious conversion were registered in Goa between 2012 and 2025. It may also be noted that the said FIRs were subsequently quashed by the High Court. “These figures expose the misplaced narrative around religious conversions. The real concern confronting Goa today is the alarming…
New Delhi: R Praggnanandhaa kept his Grand Chess Tour title hopes alive by holding Fabiano Caruana to a draw in the second classical game of their 2026 final on Wednesday. However, the Indian grandmaster still faces a steep challenge after falling six points behind in the opening game. The second classical encounter ended in a 3 3 draw, leaving Caruana with a 9 3 advantage after the two games. With the classical phase now complete, Praggnanandhaa must rely on the rapid and blitz stages to close the gap and turn the title contest around. Caruana made a strong start to…