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New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday emphasised the importance of jointness and interoperability among India’s armed forces, calling them a “necessity” in today’s evolving security environment. Addressing the National Tri-Services Seminar on Fostering Greater Jointness: Synergy Through Learning, Singh cited the success of Operation Sindoor as proof that integrated military action delivers decisive outcomes. Singh noted that India’s armed forces are globally recognised for their professionalism, values, and tactical adaptability across diverse terrains. However, he cautioned that valuable lessons learnt by one service have often remained confined within that branch. “A service should not remain separate,…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dismissed the Opposition’s criticism of his government’s GST measures as empty rhetoric by “bayan bahadur” (loudmouths), asserting that the BJP-led NDA has ushered in a “new model of good governance.” Speaking at the inauguration of the Delhi BJP headquarters, Modi claimed that an average family now saves nearly ₹20,000 annually on household expenses of ₹1 lakh compared to the UPA era. Modi said that under the Congress-led UPA, families paid nearly ₹25,000 in taxes annually on basic needs, whereas today that figure has dropped to just ₹5,000–₹6,000. He urged BJP workers…

New Delhi: India’s preparations for the upcoming tour of Australia have suffered a major setback with star allrounder Hardik Pandya ruled out of the three-match ODI series due to injury. Pandya sustained a left quadriceps strain during the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, forcing him to miss the tournament final against Pakistan on September 28 in Dubai. According to reports, medical experts have advised Pandya four weeks of rest, effectively ruling him out of the ODI leg of the tour scheduled from October 19 to 23. However, there remains hope that he could recover in time to…

New Delhi: Indian athletes delivered a spectacular performance at the Asian Aquatics Championships 2025, smashing national records and securing historic podium finishes. The highlight came on Monday when the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team stormed to a silver medal, setting a new national record in the process. The quartet of Aneesh S Gowda, Shoan Ganguly, Sajan Prakash, and Srihari Nataraj put on a thrilling display, surging past Malaysia in the final leg to claim second place. They clocked 7:23.38, narrowly missing gold to China, who touched home at 7:21.05. Malaysia settled for bronze at 7:23.43. For two-time Olympian Srihari…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Congress Block Convener, Savio Coutinho, has criticized the government’s indifferent approach towards the preservation and restoration of the historic house of Dr. Francisco Luis Gomes at Colmorod, Margao. Coutinho alleged that the Margao MLA, in whose constituency the house is located, merely garlands the statue of Dr. F. L. Gomes twice a year—on his birth and death anniversaries—without taking any meaningful steps to preserve the legacy of the eminent Goan thinker and politician. He further pointed out that despite holding the position of Chief Minister, the MLA has made no effort to acquire or restore…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: KTCL drivers and employees held a one-day hunger strike today in front of the Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTCL) head office in Porvorim, protesting the management’s failure to address their long-pending demands. The striking employees submitted a charter of demands, which included the immediate payment of 7th pay arrears of 34 months, regularisation of daily-wage drivers and conductors who have completed five years of service with full benefits, and promotions for all staff, mechanics, conductors, drivers, and clerks based on seniority. The employees also demanded rectification of anomalies and payment of two pending increments for twelve workers…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is preparing to host the third edition of the International Purple Fest, a four-day celebration of accessibility and inclusion that has evolved into a global movement. Scheduled from October 9 to 12, 2025, this year’s festival promises to go beyond festivities, turning inclusion into a way of life. Co-organised by the United Nations, the event will bring together delegates from more than 30 countries, making it one of the most influential global platforms for disability rights and empowerment. The 2025 edition places a special focus on rural inclusion, ensuring that the spirit of accessibility extends…