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New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has approved the Rs 80,000 crore Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project, stating that adequate safeguards are in place and that its strategic importance justifies proceeding. A special six member bench led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava declined to interfere with the environmental clearance granted in November 2022. The decision followed the findings of a High Powered Committee constituted in 2023 to review earlier procedural gaps. The project, implemented by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation, is officially titled the Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island and aims to transform the southernmost island of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Cinephile Film Club of the Entertainment Society of Goa will host a special screening of the silent horror classic Nosferatu on Thursday, February 19, at 6.30 pm at Maquinez Palace Theatre. The 90 minute film will be accompanied by live, improvised music, recreating the original viewing experience of early twentieth century cinema. Directed by F. W. Murnau, Nosferatu is regarded as a landmark of German Expressionist cinema and one of the most influential works in horror film history. Released in 1922, the film is an unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula. Though it sparked…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Porvorim Police have registered an offence after government funds were allegedly wrongly credited to a bank account in Madhya Pradesh, from which ₹89,108 was withdrawn and not returned. According to police, the case has been registered at Porvorim Police Station under Crime No. 12/2026 under Sections 316(2) and 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), based on a complaint filed by Shreyas D’Silva, Under Secretary (GA-I), General Administration Department, Secretariat, Porvorim-Goa. As per the complaint, on July 30 and 31, 2025, an amount of ₹1,62,125 and ₹32,895 was wrongly credited at TNK, Porvorim, Bardez-Goa, to Savings Bank…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Carnaval 2026 concluded on a high note, with large crowds gathering across Panaji, Porvorim, Margao, Vasco, Mapusa and Morjim to witness one of the state’s most anticipated cultural celebrations. Organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, the multi city festival transformed streets into vibrant corridors of colour, music and artistic expression. Over several days, thousands of domestic and international visitors participated in the festivities, reflecting Goa’s enduring global appeal. Many foreign tourists experienced the spectacle for the first time, while returning visitors joined in to relive the distinctive atmosphere that defines the annual celebration.…

New Delhi: The United States military is reportedly prepared to launch strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, although President Donald Trump has not yet authorised action. The potential move follows an extensive American military buildup across the Middle East, signalling readiness for a sustained confrontation if ordered. Washington currently has 13 warships deployed in the region, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, nine destroyers and three littoral combat ships. The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is also en route to the Middle East with additional destroyers. The presence of two US carrier strike…

New Delhi: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with transforming India into a strong and decisive voice on the global stage. In a recent conversation, Vučić described Modi’s leadership as a defining factor behind India’s rising international stature. He said India’s foreign policy under Modi reflects serious statecraft, with the country engaging confidently with global powers while maintaining independence in its decisions. According to Vučić, discussions with the Indian Prime Minister convey the position of the Indian state itself, free from external influence. Highlighting key reasons for India’s growing influence, the Serbian leader pointed to Modi’s…

New Delhi: President Emmanuel Macron opened his address at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi with a traditional greeting and strong praise for India’s digital transformation, stating that the country has achieved what no other nation has managed at such scale. Illustrating his point with a simple example, Macron referred to the journey of a roadside vendor in Mumbai whose life has been reshaped by access to digital payments. A decade ago, he said, many small vendors lacked formal identification, bank accounts or access to financial systems. Today, that same individual can accept payments instantly through a mobile…