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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Salesian Province of Panjim (INP), Konkan, made a remarkable impression on the national stage by finishing as runners-up at the first U17 All India Inter-Province Don Bosco Basketball Tournament, hosted by Don Bosco School of Excellence in Hyderabad. The tournament brought together teams from Don Bosco Provinces across India, including Bangalore, Trichy, Telangana, Goa, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Shillong, and Guwahati, reflecting the growing sporting talent within the Salesian network. Panjim Province stunned fans with a series of commanding performances. They opened their campaign by defeating Mumbai [INB] 42–19, followed by an impressive 67–48 win over…

New Delhi: India has announced an ambitious Rs 6.4 trillion ($77 billion) plan to develop and transmit over 76 gigawatts (GW) of hydroelectric power from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047, marking one of the country’s largest clean energy initiatives to date. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in its latest report, outlined the roadmap to strengthen the power grid and unlock the immense hydro potential of India’s northeastern states. The blueprint covers 208 major hydro projects spread across 12 sub-basins in the region, with a combined capacity of 64.9 GW, alongside 11.1 GW from pumped storage plants. The plan…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the release of 47 Israeli hostages following the Gaza ceasefire and commended US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their leadership in restoring peace to the region. In a post on X, Modi expressed joy over the return of the last 20 surviving hostages, who had been held by Hamas for over two years and were freed earlier in the day as part of the first phase of Trump’s Gaza peace plan. “We welcome the release of all hostages after over two years of captivity.…

New Delhi: After two years of strained relations, India and Canada have agreed on a comprehensive roadmap to revive bilateral ties, focusing on trade, clean energy, artificial intelligence, agriculture, and climate cooperation. The renewed engagement follows Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi. The two nations have decided to begin ministerial-level talks on trade and investment soon, taking into account shifting global economic priorities. Both sides committed to strengthening their partnership based on shared democratic values, mutual respect, and sensitivity to each other’s concerns. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has come down heavily on the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) for carrying out large-scale excavation and sand levelling activities at Morjim beach under the pretext of beautification, allegedly causing serious ecological damage to the turtle-nesting coastline. According to the Authority, GTDC’s actions led to the destruction of beach vegetation and altered the natural coastal morphology within a No Development Zone (NDZ), in clear violation of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms. The GCZMA has now ordered GTDC to immediately stop all ongoing work and has sought the deployment…

Jaipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hailed the implementation of India’s three new criminal laws as a landmark reform and the most transformative change in the nation’s justice system in the 21st century. Speaking after inaugurating an exhibition at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), he said the shift represents a move from a punitive to a justice-centric and transparent framework. Under the previous system, cases often lingered for decades without sentencing, denying victims timely justice. “The new laws will ensure easy, transparent and time-bound justice for all,” Shah said, adding that the reforms aim…

J&K: Indian Army troops successfully foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district, killing two terrorists in a fierce exchange of fire late Monday night. Officials said the operation began after soldiers detected suspicious movement near the LoC. When the infiltrators were challenged, they opened fire, prompting a swift and sustained response from the troops. “Two terrorists have been neutralised in the ongoing operation,” an official confirmed, adding that search efforts continue in the area. Security forces have intensified their vigilance along the LoC and the hinterland as winter approaches, a period when…