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New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy, accusing the government of causing the greatest damage to the future of the country’s youth by allowing the education system to deteriorate. Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement of fast track courts for paper leak cases, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Centre had failed to protect the integrity of the education system and had shielded those responsible for its decline. He claimed that the government had encouraged the complete capture…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the establishment of fast track courts to ensure speedy trials and stringent punishment for those involved in examination paper leak cases, saying the welfare and future of the country’s youth remain the government’s highest priority. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister said the government had directed the concerned authorities to take all necessary steps to implement the decision. He added that the move was part of a series of measures aimed at protecting students’ interests and warned that those attempting to jeopardise the future of young people…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A senior Merchant Navy officer from Goa has moved the High Court of Bombay at Goa after his Non-Resident External (NRE) salary and bank accounts were frozen by private banks following an emergency crew change through Iran, which he claims later resulted in his name being linked to a sanctions list issued by the United States Treasury Department. In the petition, the officer has contended that the restrictions imposed on his banking operations are unlawful and violate his constitutional rights. He has argued that despite complying with Indian laws, he has been unable to access his salary…

New Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday appealed to Opposition parties to participate in a discussion on the alleged NEET paper leak issue without imposing any preconditions, saying the matter concerns the future of students and should not become a political confrontation. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Rijiju said the government was prepared to begin the debate immediately and questioned why any conditions were being attached before discussions could take place. He urged all parties to allow Parliament to function smoothly and engage in a meaningful debate. He maintained that placing conditions before the discussion reflected the Opposition’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has stepped up its enforcement against food safety violations, ordering the closure of six food establishments in Anjuna following a surveillance drive that uncovered unhygienic conditions and regulatory lapses. The inspection covered 13 food businesses, including restaurants, bakeries and chicken slaughter units, as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Of the establishments inspected, three chicken slaughter units were directed to suspend operations after officials found them operating in unhygienic conditions and without mandatory No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the village panchayat and the Health…

Tehran: Iran has issued a strong warning that no country in the Gulf region will be allowed to export oil if Tehran is prevented from selling its own crude, signalling a further escalation in tensions with the United States over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the situation in the strategically important waterway would not return to prewar conditions, adding that lasting security in the region could only be achieved without the presence of American forces. He described the conflict as an “all or none” situation and warned that if Iran’s security…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Ishita Colaso, Ruhaan Shaikh, Yug Prabhu, Sachi Dessai, Ashank Dalvi and Shaurya Dessai emerged as champions in their respective categories at the 6th Naguesh and Sushila Verenkar Memorial Table Tennis Ranking Tournament held at the Chandor Club Multipurpose Hall. Organised by Chandor Club under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association, the tournament witnessed exciting contests across multiple age group categories, with young paddlers delivering impressive performances. In the Under 15 finals, Ruhaan Shaikh defeated Vedant Wagle 3-1 to win the Boys’ title, while Ishita Colaso produced a dominant display to beat Sachi Dessai 3-0 and…