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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s agriculture sector and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are expected to require institutional credit amounting to ₹16,512 crore during the financial year 2026–27, as per projections made by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). This represents a rise of nearly 29 per cent compared to the estimated credit demand of around ₹12,800 crore in the current year. The estimates are detailed in NABARD’s State Focus Paper for the upcoming financial year. According to the report, the Projected Linked Potential (PLP) for priority sector lending has been assessed at ₹10,339.38 crore for North…

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party recorded a significant surge in political donations during the 2024–25 financial year, receiving Rs 6,654.93 crore, its highest collection in the last five years. The figure marks a sharp rise of about 68 percent compared to the previous year and coincides with a period marked by Lok Sabha elections and multiple Assembly polls across the country. The donations were received between April 1, 2024 and March 30, 2025 and were disclosed to the Election Commission in compliance with rules that require reporting of contributions above Rs 20,000. The reporting period covered elections in several…

New Delhi: The Union government has firmly rejected claims that a revised definition of the Aravalli range will open the door to large scale mining, asserting that more than 90 percent of the region will continue to remain under protection. It has emphasised that a Supreme Court approved framework ensures stronger safeguards for the ancient mountain system and imposes a freeze on new mining leases until a comprehensive management plan is finalised. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav said the revised definition brings clarity while extending protection to the vast majority of the Aravalli landscape. He stressed that…

New Delhi: Bangladesh authorities have arrested two more individuals in connection with the lynching of a Hindu man in Mymensingh district, taking the total number of people held in the case to twelve. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the brutal killing that has sparked widespread condemnation. The victim, Dipu Chandra Das, a 25 year old garment factory worker, was attacked by a mob on Thursday in the Bhaluka area of Mymensingh. He was allegedly targeted following accusations of blasphemy. According to investigators, Das was first assaulted outside the factory premises, later hanged from a tree, and…

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that India does not require constitutional endorsement to be described as a Hindu nation, asserting that it is an inherent cultural reality rather than a matter of legal terminology. His remarks came during an event in Kolkata marking 100 years of the RSS. Addressing the gathering, Bhagwat stated that India is, and will continue to remain, a Hindu nation as long as Indian culture is valued and preserved by its people. He said the country’s civilisational identity does not depend on formal recognition in the Constitution, comparing it to natural…

New Delhi: India and New Zealand have announced the successful conclusion of a landmark Free Trade Agreement following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The agreement marks a significant step forward in bilateral relations and reflects the shared commitment of both nations to deepen economic and strategic cooperation. The Free Trade Agreement was finalised just nine months after negotiations began, making it one of the fastest concluded trade deals for both countries. Talks were formally launched during Prime Minister Luxon’s visit to India in March 2025, and the swift outcome highlights strong political…

New Delhi: India is steadily positioning itself as a dependable partner in global trade, driven by wide ranging policy reforms, expanding exports and a strong push for digital innovation. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted that these factors have significantly enhanced India’s credibility and competitiveness on the world stage. Speaking at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2025, Goyal said governance rooted in reforms has created a solid base for long term economic transformation. He noted that new labour codes, simplified regulations and technology led systems have improved efficiency and transparency across sectors, making India more attractive to global investors…