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New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticised the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill, known as the G RAM G Bill, after it was passed by Parliament amid strong opposition protests. He described the legislation as anti-village and anti-state, arguing that it dismantles the core principles of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, which it is expected to replace once it receives presidential assent. The Bill cleared both Houses despite demands from opposition parties that it be referred to a standing committee for detailed scrutiny. Gandhi said a law that…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Thursday awarded the Order of Oman, the Sultanate’s highest civilian honour, in recognition of his role in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The award was presented by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik during Modi’s two day visit to Oman, the final stop of his three nation tour that also included Jordan and Ethiopia. The honour comes a day after the Prime Minister received Ethiopia’s top national award, adding to a growing list of international recognitions. With this, Modi has now been conferred more than 28 top civilian awards by foreign governments,…

New Delhi: Bangladesh witnessed a fresh wave of violent protests across multiple cities following the death of student leader and political activist Sharif Osman Hadi, whose killing has reignited political unrest and sharpened anti India sentiment. Hadi, a prominent and controversial figure known for his radical views, died after being shot in the head by masked attackers in Dhaka while launching his election campaign. He succumbed to his injuries during treatment in Singapore. As news of his death spread, thousands of protesters poured into the streets of Dhaka and other cities, demanding swift arrests and accountability. The demonstrations quickly escalated…

Team Goemkarponn TALEIGAO: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today warned that pollution poses a serious threat to Goa’s hard-earned development and appealed for strict public responsibility to protect the State’s fragile environment. Speaking at the 64th state-level Goa Liberation Day function at the Goa University ground, Sawant said that despite being liberated 14 years after India’s Independence, Goa has moved ahead of many states in terms of infrastructure, health and education. However, he cautioned that environmental neglect could reverse these achievements. “Goa is a tourist state, and cleanliness is everyone’s responsibility — Goans, tourists and industries,” the Chief Minister said,…

GOA: As part of its first-ever global live music partnership, Airbnb is introducing one-of-a-kind Experiences at Lollapalooza India 2026, set to take place in Mumbai on January 24 and 25 at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, to bring guests closer to the music they love. This marks an exciting new chapter for Airbnb in India, reinforcing its commitment to connecting people through travel, culture, and creativity. From backstage tours and artist-led creative sessions to behind-the-scenes access guided by a Lollapalooza India Insider, each Experience offers an unforgettable glimpse into the world behind one of India’s most anticipated music festivals. “Live music and travel…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Narcotics Control Bureau’s (NCB) Goa zonal unit has submitted a chargesheet against Israeli citizen David Driham, also known as Dudu, in connection with a narcotics case registered in June 2025. The case is scheduled to be taken up on December 29 before the Principal District and Sessions Court, North Goa. Driham had earlier been granted conditional bail on June 4 by the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Mapusa, after the court found procedural lapses in his arrest. The JMFC noted that the NCB had failed to provide the accused with a written copy of the grounds…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court in Mapusa on Thursday ordered that a mattress be provided to Ajay Gupta, one of the co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane establishment, after taking into account his latest medical reports. The court also extended his police custody by four more days. At the same hearing, the court sent the remaining five accused in the case to judicial custody for a period of 14 days. Gupta was produced before the court along with five others, including Rajiv Modak, the chief general manager; Priyanshu Thakur, gate manager; Rajveer Singhania, bar…