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Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: Investigators in Goa are widening the scope of their inquiry into the killing of two Russian nationals, examining possible connections within the State’s event and entertainment ecosystem as they piece together the sequence of events that led to the murders. Police officials said the accused, Alexei Leonov, and the two victims — Elena Kasthanova and Elena Vaneeva — appear to have intersected professionally through performance-based engagements linked to weddings and private events. Law enforcement agencies are now tracking contacts with event planners, venue managers and individuals who may have hired them for performances. Senior officers said the…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Nitin Nabin on assuming charge as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, calling himself a party worker and describing the new chief as his boss. The remark underlined the BJP’s emphasis on organisational discipline and collective leadership as Nabin formally took over the party’s top post. At 45, Nitin Nabin has become the youngest leader to head the BJP and the 12th person to hold the position. He succeeds Jagat Prakash Nadda at a time when the party is preparing for several crucial state elections this year and next,…

New Delhi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan concluded a brief but high-impact visit to New Delhi, underscoring the growing momentum in India UAE relations. During the visit, he held wide-ranging discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation across economic, strategic, and future-oriented sectors. Both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to sustainable development and long-term economic growth, highlighting the deep historical ties and evolving partnership between the two nations. The discussions reflected a mutual desire to expand collaboration in areas that deliver tangible benefits to people and businesses in both countries. Prime Minister Modi…

Goa, January 2026: India’s rock legacy arrives in Goa as Henry Babu Joseph, founder member of the iconic 1970s rock band Human Bondage comes together with the contemporary sound of the Rajeev Raja Combine for an evocative, nostalgia-soaked concert series titled Tribute to Human Bondage Powered by Paul John Visitor Centre with Air India Express as Travel Partner. This special musical tribute honours the legendary band Human Bondage with founder member Henry Babu Joseph coming together with the Rajeev Raja Combine – Rajeev Raja, Adrian D’Souza, Paul Santiago, Hitesh Dhutia and John Thirumalai. The event stands as a powerful celebration…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the Manohar International Airport at Mopa has generated significant employment opportunities for local residents, particularly from North Goa, while reiterating that certain operational details cannot be placed in the public domain due to confidentiality constraints. Highlighting Goa’s status as a globally preferred tourist destination, Sawant said the growth of tourism and allied industries across the State has expanded employment avenues, with both Dabolim and Mopa airports playing a key role in facilitating tourist movement based on traveller convenience. According to information provided by the government, a total of 4,976 people…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has informed the Legislative Assembly that there has been no increase in cases of assault and mob violence in the State over the last three years, and that no incidents of gang war have been reported during this period. According to the data, 321 cases of assault were reported in 2023, which declined to 315 in 2024 and further dropped to 252 in 2025. Incidents of mob violence also showed a downward trend, with eight cases reported in 2023, seven in 2024 and six in 2025. No cases of gang war were reported during…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has said it is aware of the arrest of Ayesha alias S.B. Krishna alias Nikki by the Uttar Pradesh Police in connection with an alleged unlawful religious conversion case registered in Agra. Ayesha was arrested under FIR No. 228/2025 at Sadar Bazar Police Station, Agra, under Sections 87, 111(3) and 111(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 3(5) of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. The arrest was carried out on July 17, 2025, with assistance from Old Goa Police, after a team from the Uttar Pradesh…