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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday formally launched the BRICS India 2026 website along with the official logo and theme, marking the beginning of India’s chairmanship of the multilateral grouping. He said the digital platform would serve as a central hub for information on meetings, initiatives and events scheduled during India’s tenure. Addressing the launch event, Jaishankar said the newly unveiled website is designed to provide comprehensive and accessible details about BRICS related activities throughout the year. He noted that the platform would enhance transparency, coordination and public engagement as India steers the grouping through an important…

New Delhi: India and Germany on Monday announced a major step to strengthen people to people ties, with Berlin unveiling visa free transit for Indian passport holders passing through Germany. The move came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held wide ranging talks aimed at deepening cooperation across defence, trade, technology and education. The two leaders pledged to expand bilateral engagement to jointly address challenges emerging from global geopolitical uncertainty. Their discussions concluded with the signing of 19 agreements, including a roadmap for defence industrial collaboration, a comprehensive partnership in higher education and an agreement to…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India’s Gen Z is rich in creativity and innovation, adding that the country’s youth are playing a decisive role in shaping the nation’s future. He said young Indians, driven by fresh ideas, energy and a clear sense of purpose, are at the forefront of India’s journey towards development. Speaking at the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in New Delhi, the prime minister described the initiative as a rapidly growing national platform that allows young people to actively contribute to policymaking and long term vision building. He noted…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Monday held a key meeting at the Congress House in Panaji to assess the party’s preparedness regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with senior AICC leaders stressing the need to protect every voter’s right. The meeting was held in the presence of AICC Incharge Manikrao Thakare and AICC Secretary Dr Anjali Nimbalkar, and was attended by Booth Level Agent (BLA) representatives from across the State. During the review, it was revealed that over 1.08 lakh voters in Goa are yet to complete the process of filing claims and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday chaired a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to tackle the growing problem of internet outages and cable damage that have been disrupting businesses, educational institutions and government offices across Goa. The meeting was attended by IT Minister Rohan Khaunte, Chief Secretary V Candavelou, and senior officials from the Public Works Department, Electricity Department, Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, as well as representatives of internet service providers. During the meeting, Sawant issued firm instructions to prevent unplanned cable cuts. He directed the Electricity Department not to undertake any cable cutting work without…

New Delhi: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a sharp warning to the United States, urging it to halt what he described as deceitful actions and interference, as tensions escalated over Washington’s consideration of possible airstrikes on Iran. His remarks came amid mounting unrest inside the country and growing international concern over a deadly crackdown on protesters. Khamenei’s statement followed large scale pro government rallies organised across Iran, which authorities said reflected public backing for the Islamic Republic. He described the demonstrations as evidence that the Iranian nation had reaffirmed its identity and determination in the face of what…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: St Cruz MLA and Goa Human Resource Development Corporation Chairman Rodolfo L. Fernandes has rejected allegations made against him during a protest over the proposed UNITY Mall project at Chimbel, stating that he has always stood for the protection of Chimbel (Toyaar) Lake and remains open to dialogue. In a press note issued on Monday, Fernandes said the protest held in front of his office was politically motivated and that the protestors had never approached him in a constructive manner to discuss their concerns. Fernandes said that nearly six months ago, some of the same individuals had…