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Team Goemkarponn VERNA: The Goa government has announced plans to auction the remaining plots at the Verna Industrial Estate to attract technology and research & development firms under its new initiative, the ‘Hello World Innovation & Research Park’. Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho stated that the move is part of the state’s effort to bolster innovation, technology development, and research activities in Goa. “This initiative will provide world-class infrastructure and facilities for R&D firms and tech companies, making Goa a preferred destination for innovation-led industries,” he said. The minister added that several major industries have already expressed keen interest in…

Team Goemkarponn PANJAI: The Department of Computer Applications at Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, recently organized “Ensemble 6.0”, a tech-focused event for higher secondary students aimed at raising awareness about the latest trends in Information and Communication Technology. The program drew enthusiastic participation from 11 higher secondary schools across South Goa. Ensemble 6.0 featured six key competitions: Webmasters (Website Designing), Logika (Logical Reasoning), Cyberwhiz (IT Quiz), Knock Out (EA Sports FC 24 Gaming), SketchIt (Digital Drawing), and War of Words (Debates on IT Topics). These contests tested students’ technical knowledge, creativity, problem-solving skills, and logical thinking. Participants…

New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project in Surat, Gujarat, describing the work progress as “really good” and confirming that the first operational section from Surat to Bilimora will be ready by 2027. Speaking to reporters at Saroli, Vaishnaw said, “The first section of the Bullet Train project that will become operational is Surat to Bilimora. I inspected the work of the station and track laying; this is really good progress.” He emphasized that several “unique” technologies have been incorporated into the project, which could benefit other infrastructure projects across the…

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed authorities to show no mercy to those involved in creating unrest across the state, calling Dussehra a festival dedicated to vanquishing evil and terror. Expressing concern over recent incidents of objectionable processions and provocative slogans in Kanpur Nagar, Varanasi, Moradabad, Budaun, Maharajganj, Unnao, Sambhal, Agra, and Bareilly, he asserted that these actions reflect a well-planned conspiracy to disturb peace, which will not be tolerated. The Chief Minister instructed that FIRs be filed immediately against all involved and emphasised that organisers and masterminds must be identified, with their properties…

Hyderabad: At least 55 residents from flood-prone areas of Hyderabad were evacuated after heavy rainfall caused a surge in the Musi River, prompting authorities to release nearly 25,000 cusecs of water from the city’s twin reservoirs, Himayatsagar and Osmansagar. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) carried out evacuations in localities near Shivaji Bridge and Chaderghat to ensure the safety of affected residents. The city’s western and rapidly developing IT corridors, including Gachibowli, Hitech City, Madhapur, and Kondapur, were severely waterlogged, resulting in major traffic congestion. Overflow from the Himayatsagar reservoir inundated the Outer Ring Road (ORR) service roads,…

New Delhi: India on Saturday dismissed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s claims at the United Nations General Assembly, calling them “absurd theatrics” and accusing him of glorifying terrorism. During India’s right of reply, diplomat Petal Gahlot said terrorism remains “central to Pakistan’s foreign policy,” highlighting Islamabad’s protection of terror groups such as The Resistance Front, which was responsible for the deadly Pahalgam attack on April 22. She also recalled Pakistan’s past sheltering of al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, noting the country’s long-standing record of deploying and exporting terrorism. Sharif had claimed that Pakistan faced “unprovoked aggression” from India earlier…

New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has announced a six-month extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in parts of the Northeast, including Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, citing ongoing security concerns and the need to maintain law and order. The extension, effective from October 1, comes amid a sensitive security situation in the region. The most significant declaration affects Manipur, where the entire state, grappling with intense ethnic violence since May 2023, continues to be designated a “disturbed area.” However, certain exemptions have been maintained, excluding 13 police stations across five valley districts—Imphal West, Imphal…