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New Delhi: In a calibrated diplomatic move, India is set to skip events marking Turkey’s National Day on October 29, reflecting the continuing chill in relations between New Delhi and Ankara. According to government sources, officials have been quietly instructed to avoid participating in any Turkish National Day receptions or related celebrations. While no public announcement is expected, the decision has been coordinated across key ministries and agencies as part of a broader message underscoring India’s disapproval of Turkey’s recent conduct. Ties between the two countries have remained uneasy in recent years, largely due to Ankara’s repeated criticism…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji/Mumbai: In a major breakthrough against the underworld’s drug operations, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Danish Merchant alias Danish Chikna, a key associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, from Goa. The arrest was carried out in a late-night operation by NCB Mumbai, following specific intelligence inputs that led officers to Chikna’s hideout. According to officials, the accused has long been under the scanner for running a drug manufacturing unit in Dongri, Mumbai, as part of Dawood’s narcotics network. An NCB official stated, “Danish Merchant, also known as Danish Chikna, has been a long-time associate…

New Delhi: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Tuesday underscored that maritime security can no longer be viewed solely through the lens of threat control, but must be understood as a “dynaxic” challenge one that is both dynamic and complex. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025 in New Delhi, Admiral Tripathi said the seas have always been “humanity’s oldest highways,” shaping civilizations and driving global progress. He noted that in the present era of shifting alliances and complex challenges, nations must embrace cooperation and dialogue to ensure peace and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. The…

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the guidelines for setting up the 8th Central Pay Commission, paving the way for a major salary revision for around 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. The move is also expected to influence pay structures across several state governments. The Commission has been tasked with submitting its final report within 18 months. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the date of implementation will be decided after the interim report is submitted, adding that it is likely to take effect from…

New Delhi: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay became emotional on Monday as he met the families of those who lost their lives in the Karur stampede last month, which claimed 41 lives during his political rally. The meeting took place at a resort in Mamallapuram near Chennai, where 37 of the 41 bereaved families gathered to meet the actor. Vijay personally consoled the family members, four to five from each household, and offered his apologies for the tragedy and for not being able to visit Karur immediately after the incident. “I was filled with guilt…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa has accused Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar of misleading the public over the Time-of-Day (TOD) electricity tariff, while also alleging a ₹900-crore scam in the smart meter tender process. Addressing a press conference in Panaji, AAP General Secretary Adv. Surel Tilve said the Power Minister had made a “blatant U-turn” on the TOD issue after facing backlash over the proposed 20% power surcharge. “Sudin Dhavalikar is lying to Goans. The Electricity Department’s own public notice (Petition No. 141/2025) clearly states that TOD billing will apply to all LT consumers except agriculture,”…

New Delhi: Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday evening, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds that disrupted life across several districts. The storm’s impact was also felt in parts of neighbouring Odisha, where 15 districts reported disturbances. An elderly woman lost her life in Konaseema district when a tree collapsed onto her house during the cyclone. In another incident, a boy and an auto driver sustained injuries after strong winds uprooted coconut trees in the same area. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the landfall began around 7 pm between…