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New Delhi: India on Monday announced plans to build its first-ever cross-border railway links with Bhutan, a move aimed at strengthening trade, connectivity, and economic ties with the Himalayan nation. The two projects, with a combined cost of over ₹4,000 crore, will connect Kokrajhar in Assam with Gelephu in Bhutan and Banarhat in West Bengal with Samtse in Bhutan. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri jointly unveiled the plans, stating that 89 km of railway lines will be laid under the initiative, with work expected to be completed within four years. “India and Bhutan share a…

New Delhi: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has broken his silence on the controversy that followed India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final, saying that Asian Cricket Council officials “ran away” with the trophy after the team decided not to accept it from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi. Suryakumar clarified that the decision was taken entirely by the players on the spot and was not influenced by the cricket board or the government. “No one from the government or the board told us anything throughout the tournament about refusing a trophy. We took that decision ourselves on…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s new proposal to end the Gaza conflict, describing it as a “viable pathway” to lasting peace and stability in West Asia. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “We welcome President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. It provides a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace, security, and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as also for the larger West Asian region.” He added that he hoped “all concerned will come together behind President Trump’s initiative…

Team Goemkarponn COLVALE: An FIR has been lodged against RGP Chief Manoj Parab at Colvale Police Station in connection with an obstruction case. The complaint was filed following an incident where Parab, along with party members, approached Minister Nilkant Halarnkar for questioning. RGP MLA Viresh Borkar condemned the FIR, alleging political intimidation. “Our President Manoj Parab and our members went to question Minister Nilkant Halarnkar, after which he filed a police complaint. The BJP government is trying to suppress our voice, but we will never be afraid. It is Minister Nilkant Halarnkar who is scared of us,” Borkar said.…

New Delhi: A political storm has erupted after a now-deleted X post by Aadhav Arjuna, General Secretary of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), urged Tamil Nadu’s youth to “revolt” against the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) – drawing parallels with youth-led uprisings in Sri Lanka and Nepal. The post, shared less than 48 hours after the deadly stampede at Vijay’s rally in Karur that killed 41 people, has been widely criticised for its timing and tone. DMK MP Kanimozhi slammed the message as “irresponsible” and warned it could incite violence. Sources in the TVK said the post…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Two officials of NTS Pvt. Ltd. were arrested and their distillery at Shristhal Industrial Estate sealed following public outrage over the leakage of a defunct molasses tank containing over two decades-old waste. According to sources, the tank, which had already begun leaking heavily through a pin-hole on Sunday, drew the attention of nearby residents and activists on Monday. They approached the Canacona Deputy Collector, who assured immediate action to remove the molasses waste that had been neglected for more than three months. The Deputy Collector, citing prior orders issued to the company to clear and shift…

Team Goemkarponn NAVELIM: The Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, recently organized a Blood Donation Camp in collaboration with the Red Ribbon Club, NSS Unit, NCC Units (Boys and Girls), and the College Health Cell. The event was held in the College Seminar Hall with support from the Goa Medical College (GMC) Blood Bank, supervised by physicians, a pathologist, and laboratory staff. The initiative aimed to promote social responsibility, community engagement, and awareness about the critical role of blood donation in saving lives. Students, faculty, and staff actively participated, combining the spirit of community service with a strong…