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New Delhi: New Delhi has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would halt oil imports from Russia, reaffirming that the country’s energy decisions are guided solely by national interests and the welfare of Indian consumers. In an official statement, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India remains a major importer of oil and gas, and its consistent priority is to ensure stable prices and secure supplies in an unpredictable global market. “Our import policies are guided entirely by the objective of safeguarding the interests of the Indian consumer,”…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs 659.47 crore to procure advanced Night Sights (image intensifiers) for the Indian Army’s 7.62×51 mm SIG 716 assault rifles. The deal, finalised on October 15, 2025, includes associated accessories and aims to significantly enhance the Army’s night-fighting capabilities. According to the ministry, the new Night Sights will allow soldiers to accurately engage targets at distances of up to 500 metres, even under starlit conditions. The upgraded equipment marks a major improvement over the currently used Passive Night Sights, offering superior clarity, precision, and operational reliability in…

New Delhi: A political row erupted after US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would temporarily stop purchasing Russian oil. The Congress accused the Prime Minister of allowing Trump to dictate India’s foreign policy and demanded that the government clarify its position, as no official confirmation has been issued by New Delhi. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Prime Minister, alleging that Modi had surrendered India’s strategic autonomy. He said the Prime Minister was “frightened of Trump” and listed several instances that he claimed showed Modi’s…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate this year’s Diwali with Indian Navy personnel off the coast of Goa. The celebration is set to mark the success of Operation Sindoor, India’s counterstrike following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Since assuming office in 2014, Prime Minister Modi has maintained a tradition of celebrating Diwali with members of the armed forces, using the occasion to honour their dedication and sacrifice. Over the years, he has spent the festival at various forward posts and military bases across the country, expressing solidarity with soldiers guarding India’s borders. In his first year…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for urgent reforms in the United Nations, stating that the organisation continues to mirror the world order of 1945 rather than the realities of 2025. Speaking at the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi, he stressed that global challenges such as pandemics, terrorism, climate change, and economic instability are deeply interconnected and require a more inclusive and cooperative global response. Jaishankar highlighted that the UN, while central to fostering multilateral action, must evolve to remain effective. He urged member nations to look beyond geopolitical rivalries…

Team Goemkarponn MAINA CURTORIM: In light of a recent surge in criminal incidents such as dacoity, house thefts, robbery, and chain snatching, the Maina Curtorim Police have issued a comprehensive advisory to enhance public safety and community vigilance within their jurisdiction. The initiative focuses on strengthening home security, personal safety, neighbourhood watch efforts, and cyber awareness. Police have urged residents to secure all entry points with sturdy locks and bolts, ensure adequate exterior lighting — particularly near entrances and parking areas — and install motion-sensor lights to deter intruders. Overgrown shrubs and trees near homes should be trimmed to…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Dr. Sairaj Phaldessai, son of the late Dr. Satish Phaldessai, has been appointed by the University of Tokyo as a Collaborator in Rural Health, where he will present research papers on rural healthcare in India. A graduate of Goa Medical College, Dr. Phaldessai has been actively continuing his father’s legacy in rural medicine. His appointment is a recognition of his dedicated contributions to the field and marks a proud moment for Goa’s medical fraternity on the international stage. Through this collaboration, Dr. Phaldessai aims to bring greater attention to the challenges and innovations in rural healthcare,…