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New Delhi: India needs to “fire on all cylinders” by focusing on domestic demand, reforms, investment, innovation, and global trade integration to maintain high economic growth and achieve long-term development goals, said Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the Asia and Pacific Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Thursday. Addressing questions on tariffs and self-reliance, Srinivasan highlighted the importance of balancing domestic growth with global trade opportunities. “If India has to grow at the rate envisioned for 2047, it must strengthen domestic demand, improve internal integration, and also integrate into global supply chains,” he said. He noted that…

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games has received a major boost, with the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board officially recommending the city as the host, pending the final decision expected in November 2025. This move is part of Gujarat’s ambitious Rs 37,000 crore Olympic Readiness Programme, aimed at transforming the city into a global sporting hub. The Urban Housing and Development Department of the Gujarat government is leading the expenditure, which goes beyond staging the Games. Officials emphasise that the investment is designed to create lasting sporting and urban infrastructure, aligning with India’s broader vision of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is all set to celebrate the festive season with the much-awaited Tarang Utsav 2025 Diwali Edition, a four-day shopping festival bringing together the best of fashion, lifestyle, and local craftsmanship. The event will be held from 16th to 19th October 2025 at Don Bosco Oratory, Panjim, running daily from 11 AM to 9 PM. The festival promises a vibrant shopping experience with over 150 stalls featuring products from across India alongside Goa’s finest local brands. Shoppers can explore an extensive range of offerings, including festive collections, designer kurtis, apparel, furniture, home décor, gift hampers, and…

New Delhi: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stirred controversy on Wednesday by linking India to ongoing tensions between Islamabad and Kabul, suggesting that New Delhi might provoke the border situation. Speaking to Samaa TV, Asif said India “could play dirty at the border” and stated that Pakistan is prepared for a “two-front war” in case of escalations. Asked about the possibility of Indian provocations along the border, Asif responded, “No, absolutely, you cannot rule that out. There are strong possibilities.” When questioned whether strategic discussions had been held with the Prime Minister regarding a potential two-front conflict, he…

Nashik: India’s first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A successfully completed its maiden test flight in Nashik on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s indigenous defence manufacturing programme. The event took place in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who also inaugurated key new production facilities of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The test flight, conducted from HAL’s newly commissioned third production line, showcased the enhanced capabilities of the Tejas Mk1A, an advanced variant of India’s homegrown fighter jet. After the flight, the aircraft was accorded a ceremonial water cannon salute to celebrate the achievement. During…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a belated but significant step, the Standing Committee of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) on Thursday decided to put a hold on the issuance of new licences for spas and massage parlours in the city, Mayor Rohit Monserrate has announced. The move comes in response to complaints from residents and growing unease over the rapid proliferation of such establishments, many of which have emerged to cater to tourists and visitors of offshore casinos along the Mandovi River. Speaking to a local digital news platform, Monserrate defended the decision, noting, “We’ve seen an…

New Delhi: India on Thursday rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that he had a recent telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which the Indian leader allegedly assured that India would stop buying oil from Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that no such conversation had taken place between the two leaders. Responding to questions on the matter, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Regarding the comment from the US on the energy issue, we have already issued a statement, which you can refer to. As for the telephonic conversation, I can say that there…