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New Delhi: India and China will resume direct flights by the end of October 2025, marking a significant step towards rebuilding bilateral ties that have remained strained in recent years. The move follows a series of high-level diplomatic engagements, including a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 31 in Tianjin. Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong confirmed the development on social media platform X, calling it an important outcome of the “common understandings” reached between the two leaders. He described the move as one that facilitates “friendly exchanges” between over 2.8 billion people…

New Delhi: Amid rising security challenges at home, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused India of using Afghanistan as a proxy to destabilise Pakistan. In an interview with a private TV channel, Asif claimed that recent cross-border terror attacks from Afghan territory were being carried out “at India’s behest.” He warned that any attempt by India to “erase the humiliation of its past defeat” through Kabul would have consequences for both India and Afghanistan. His comments follow Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s high-profile visit to New Delhi, which has reportedly frustrated Pakistani officials. Asif questioned whether Muttaqi…

New Delhi: On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that mental health is an essential part of overall well-being and urged the nation to show greater compassion and understanding toward those struggling with mental health challenges. Observed every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day raises awareness about mental health issues and promotes support for improved mental health care globally. In a message shared on social media platform X, PM Modi said, “World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that mental health is a fundamental part of our overall well-being.” He…

New Delhi: In a bid to combat the persistent air pollution crisis, the Delhi government has launched a groundbreaking Clean Air Innovation Challenge, offering cash rewards of up to ₹50 lakh for practical, affordable technologies that can significantly reduce particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 across the city. The initiative, unveiled on Friday, invites entries from individuals, startups, research institutions, and companies nationwide, targeting deployable solutions that work in real-world conditions at pollution-heavy sites such as roads, construction zones, and industrial areas. Led by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the challenge seeks innovations ranging from dust-trapping road coatings to vehicle…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Supreme Court has ordered the Goa government to allocate one medical seat under the sports quota to India’s international sailor Pearl Milind Colvalcar for admission to NEET (UG) 2025. Colvalcar had approached the apex court after the Bombay High Court at Goa, on August 25, 2025, quashed the State government’s decision to reassign vacant seats reserved under the Children of Freedom Fighters category to eligible sportspersons under the sports quota. A Bench comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar declined to overturn the High Court’s ruling on its merits but granted relief to…

New Delhi: The Indian government on Saturday clarified that it had “no role to play” in a controversial press conference held by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi at the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi, where no women journalists were present. The event, held on Friday, has drawn sharp criticism after several female journalists claimed they were either not invited or barred from attending. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the invitations for the press conference were handled by the Afghan Consul General in Mumbai and that the embassy premises are not under the jurisdiction of the Indian…

Team Goemkarponn DONAPAULA: Goa is taking a strategic step to combine environmental sustainability, rural livelihoods, and tourism with the launch of its first-ever National Coconut Conclave at the International Centre, Dona Paula. The event, organised by Gomantak in partnership with the Government of Goa, brought together farmers, researchers, and policymakers to discuss how coconut cultivation can serve as a cornerstone of climate-resilient agriculture. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, “When we nurture our Maad, we nurture Goa. Coconut farming is not only a source of income but also an environmental and cultural asset. By supporting our farmers with technology, knowledge, and…