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New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced a major breakthrough in India’s fight against Left-Wing Extremism, revealing that 258 Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra over the last two days. Calling it a landmark moment, he said 170 Maoists laid down arms in Chhattisgarh on Thursday, following 27 on Wednesday and another 61 in Maharashtra. Shah said the government’s message to the extremists is clear—those who surrender will be welcomed, but those who continue violence will face decisive action from security forces. He declared that two of Chhattisgarh’s most affected regions, Abujhmarh and North…

New Delhi: Amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, India has reiterated its firm support for Kabul’s sovereignty and accused Islamabad of fostering terrorism while blaming neighbouring countries for its internal problems. Speaking on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely watching the evolving situation between the two countries. He noted that “three things are clear” Pakistan continues to host terrorist organisations, deflects blame onto others for its domestic failures, and is frustrated by Afghanistan’s assertion of sovereignty over its own territory. Reaffirming New Delhi’s consistent policy, the MEA stated that India…

New Delhi: In one of the largest mass surrenders in recent years, 170 Maoists, including senior commander Rupesh, laid down their arms in Chhattisgarh on Friday, marking a significant setback for the insurgent movement in the state. The development follows another major surrender on Thursday, taking the total number of Maoists who have renounced violence in the past two days to 258 across Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. Rupesh, identified as the North-Western Sub-Zonal In-Charge and intelligence chief of the Maoist military wing, was among those who surrendered in Jagdalpur. His group, which included nearly 130 senior cadres among them…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A condolence meeting in memory of late Ravi Naik will be held on October 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kala Academy auditorium, Panaji. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has appealed to all well-wishers and admirers of the late leader to attend the meeting and pay their respects.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s young cricketers continued their strong run at the 30th Sub-Junior National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship being held in Dausa, Rajasthan, from October 14 to 17, 2025. The Goa girls’ team stormed into the final with an unbeaten record, while the boys booked a place in the semifinals after a series of impressive wins on Day 3 of the tournament. In the girls’ league stage, Goa began their campaign with a dominant seven-wicket win over Kerala. Bowling first, Goa restricted Kerala to 22 runs in six overs, with Ayushi Shrivastav, Sandhya Rai, and Purva Gawde sharing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s leading badminton talents are gearing up for the State Badminton Ranking Tournament 2025, which will take place on October 18 and 19 at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji. Organised by Shuttlers Club and Morning Badminton Club under the aegis of the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, this event marks the third and final state ranking competition of the season. It will also serve as the official selection tournament to determine Goa’s squad for the Yonex–Sunrise 87th Senior National Badminton Championships, set to be held from December 22 to 28 in Vijayawada,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has announced a complete freeze on the boundaries of all administrative units from December 31, 2025, in preparation for the upcoming Population Census 2027. The notification, issued by the Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation under the Department of Planning, specifies that no changes will be permitted to the limits of municipalities, revenue villages, tehsils, sub-divisions, or districts after the cut-off date. Any modifications or realignments must be finalized and implemented before December 31, 2025. Once frozen, these boundaries will serve as the official reference for Census 2027 operations. This directive aligns with…