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New Delhi: India currently has sufficient crude oil reserves to meet domestic demand for 78 days, government sources informed a parliamentary panel on Monday amid concerns over disruptions in global energy supplies caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict. The issue was discussed during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, chaired by JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha. The panel reviewed the impact of the West Asia crisis on India’s maritime trade, shipping infrastructure and the safety of Indian seafarers. India’s energy imports have faced challenges after tensions in West Asia disrupted shipping activity through…

New Delhi: A major rescue operation was carried out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg on Sunday after a technical malfunction in the famous Gulmarg Gondola left nearly 300 tourists stranded mid-air for several hours. The incident occurred around 1 pm when operations in the first phase of the cable car service were suddenly disrupted due to a technical fault. The breakdown caused several chair cars to stop while suspended above the mountainous terrain, triggering panic among tourists enjoying the scenic ride. Rescue efforts were launched immediately, involving teams from the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, paramilitary forces and Civil Defence…

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has admitted that the Congress party’s past failure to adequately address Dalit concerns contributed to the rise of regional caste-based parties and the erosion of the party’s support among Dalit communities. Speaking at a meeting of the Congress Scheduled Castes Department in New Delhi, Gandhi said that if the Congress had taken timely and effective steps for Dalits during the 1980s and 1990s, regional parties built around caste politics may not have gained strength. Though he did not mention any party by name, the remarks were widely seen as a reference to the…

New Delhi: Foreign ministers from India, the United States, Japan and Australia met in New Delhi on Tuesday for the latest Quad discussions, with the grouping seeking to regain momentum amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and recent tensions between Washington and New Delhi. The Quad alliance, formed to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, is expected to focus on maritime security, resilient supply chains, critical technologies and regional cooperation. The meeting comes at a time when concerns are rising over China’s increasing military and strategic presence across the Asia-Pacific. The discussions also follow a difficult phase in India-US relations…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The southwest monsoon has continued its steady advance over the Indian Ocean region, raising expectations of an early onset of monsoon conditions in Goa and along the Konkan coast in the coming days. According to the latest India Meteorological Department (IMD) chart on the advance of the Southwest Monsoon 2026, the monsoon current has already progressed across parts of the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and sections of the Arabian Sea. The northern limit of the monsoon as of May 25 extends close to the southern Arabian Sea and neighbouring regions. The IMD’s normal…

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday recorded the Centre’s assurance that no forcible eviction would take place at the historic Delhi Gymkhana Club and that any action regarding possession of the premises would strictly follow legal procedure. The court was hearing petitions filed by club members and the Delhi Gymkhana Club Staff Welfare Association challenging the government’s direction to vacate the premises by June 5. Justice Avneesh Jhingan issued summons to the Centre and sought written responses within eight weeks. However, the court declined to pass an interim stay order after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the bench…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In preparation for the upcoming municipal elections, the State Election Commission (SEC) has revised the composition of municipal wards across Goa, increasing representation in several urban local bodies after carrying out a fresh assessment based on population data. Among the major changes, Mormugao Municipal Council has received the highest increase in ward strength, moving from 21 to 27 wards. Margao Municipal Council has also been expanded and will now have 27 elected representatives instead of 24. The restructuring follows the Goa Municipalities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, which introduced a new method for delimitation by making population the primary…