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New Delhi: Four months after the Air India Flight 171 tragedy that claimed 260 lives, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson called the incident “devastating” and reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to supporting the victims’ families and affected staff. Speaking at a conference in New Delhi, Wilson said the airline continues to provide assistance to those impacted by the June 12 crash, when a Boeing 787-8 aircraft went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. “The crash was a deeply painful event for everyone the passengers’ families, our employees, and the entire aviation community. We are doing everything possible to support…

New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu confirmed that two people lost their lives after Cyclone Montha made landfall along the state’s coast before weakening into a deep depression as it moved inland toward Telangana. The state government has shifted focus from emergency response to large-scale relief and restoration work in the affected regions. During a high-level review meeting on Wednesday, Naidu directed officials to continue relief operations on a war footing for the next two days to ensure maximum support to those impacted. He said that proactive measures had helped minimize casualties and emphasized the…

New Delhi: Defending champions FC Goa sealed their place in the semi-finals of the AIFF Super Cup with a dominant 3-0 victory over Inter Kashi, maintaining their perfect record in Group B. The Gaurs displayed complete control from the opening whistle, wrapping up the contest with all three goals coming before the interval. Dejan Drazic set the tone early, finding the net in the third minute. Borja Herrera then doubled the advantage and added another before half-time, completing a comfortable evening for the home side. With six points from two matches, FC Goa have confirmed their spot in…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) during an election rally in Bihar, accusing the Opposition of disrespecting Chhathi Maiya, a deity deeply revered across the state. He said that while his government has worked to showcase Bihar’s rich cultural traditions globally, the Opposition has chosen to “mock the faith” of millions. Modi said that Chhath, which is now celebrated across the world, symbolizes devotion, sacrifice, and purity. “Your son, Modi, is taking the glory of Chhathi Maiya to every corner of the world. But these Congress…

Mapusa: The Department of Chemistry at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, organized an educational visit for its third-year BSc students to the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in Vasco-da-Gama on October 16, 2025. The visit aimed to provide students with an insight into India’s scientific initiatives in the Polar and Southern Ocean regions. During the visit, students had the opportunity to interact with researchers and learn about the institute’s wide-ranging activities, including the Indian Antarctic and Arctic Programmes and Southern Ocean studies. The team was also taken on a guided tour of NCPOR’s advanced laboratories such…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Days after controversy erupted over the unauthorized International Oceanman Open Water Swimming Event at Miramar, the Merces JMFC Court has granted bail to event organiser Kapil Arora, who was arrested by Panaji Police for allegedly conducting the event without necessary permissions, cheating, and endangering participants’ lives. Defence counsel Adv. Salil Lawande confirmed that Arora was released on bail upon furnishing a personal bond of ₹10,000. Meanwhile, the Tourism Department has imposed a ₹50,000 fine on Arora for organising the event without mandatory approvals. A Tourist Warden posted at Caranzalem Beach has also been suspended for…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Directorate of Transport has made it mandatory for all public service vehicles in Goa to be equipped with vehicle location tracking systems and emergency buttons by November 30, 2025. In a public notice issued by Director of Transport P. Pravimal Abhishek (IAS), the department cited several inspections that found many vehicles either lacked these devices or had non-functional ones. The directive, issued under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and in line with Rule 125-H and AIS-140 standards, aims to improve passenger safety and ensure better vehicle monitoring. The department has warned that compliance…