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New Delhi, Feb 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the growing partnership between India and Brazil, expressing confidence that bilateral trade between the two countries will soon cross the 20 billion US dollar mark. During talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Modi described Brazil as India’s largest trading partner in Latin America and said both countries are working to expand cooperation across a range of sectors. He noted that economic engagement between the two countries has been steadily increasing and said there is significant potential to further strengthen trade and investment ties. Modi added that…

New Delhi, Feb 21: The Delhi Police has told a court that the recent protest by Youth Congress workers at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was part of a larger conspiracy and may have been inspired by the Gen Z protest movement in Nepal. According to police submissions, the demonstration at the summit venue involved a small group of activists who staged a shirtless protest and raised slogans against the government. The protest briefly disrupted proceedings at the high-profile event, which was attended by delegates and industry representatives. Police told the court that the incident appeared to be more…

Dhaka, Feb 21: Bangladesh assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin has criticised a senior aide to former interim leader Muhammad Yunus over the controversy surrounding the team’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, accusing him of making misleading statements about the decision-making process. Salahuddin alleged that former sports adviser Asif Nazrul made contradictory claims regarding the decision on whether Bangladesh would travel to India for its matches. He said the shifting statements created confusion and placed unnecessary pressure on players and team management. The controversy began after Nazrul initially suggested that the decision not to travel to India had been…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant laid the foundation stone for a new two-lane bridge connecting Davem and Sanvordem villages in Sattari, in the presence of Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, MLA Deviya Rane and other dignitaries. The project, being undertaken by the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) for the Public Works Department at an estimated cost of ₹29.93 crore, will feature a modern two-lane bridge with footpaths on both sides, improved approach roads and LED street lighting to ensure safer pedestrian and vehicular movement. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the new bridge would replace the existing…

New Delhi, Feb 21: Workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday waved black flags at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at several locations, a day after a protest by Youth Congress activists triggered a political confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition. The protests were organised by BJP workers to condemn the actions of Youth Congress members, who had staged a shirtless demonstration during an artificial intelligence summit in the national capital. The protest at the event had drawn sharp criticism from the BJP, which accused the Congress of disrupting an important programme. Black flag demonstrations were held at…

Washington, Feb 21: Tariffs on Indian imports into the United States have been reduced to 10 per cent under a temporary order issued by President Donald Trump, after his administration’s earlier tariff policy faced a setback in the US Supreme Court. The revised tariff replaces higher duties that had been proposed earlier, including an 18 per cent rate under a planned trade arrangement. The new 10 per cent duty applies not only to India but also to several other trading partners and is expected to remain in place for up to 150 days while the administration develops a longer-term policy.…

Goemkarponn news PANAJI: The ‘ATAL Nirnay – Goa Codes 2026’ competition has been launched to address environmental challenges in Goa, with a focus on pollution and waste management through student-led innovation and community engagement. The initiative targets students of Classes VI to IX and aims to promote responsible environmental behaviour through technology, awareness campaigns and practical action. The word “Nirnay”, meaning decision, reflects the idea that environmental change begins with individual responsibility. Phase I of the competition, the school-level selection round, began on February 2 with statewide orientation sessions for heads of institutions. The 28-day challenge is designed to encourage…