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New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh round of tariffs, declaring a 100 per cent duty on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical products starting October 1. The move could have far-reaching implications for India’s pharmaceutical sector, which counts the United States as its largest export market. In a statement, Trump said that only companies building manufacturing plants in the United States would be exempt from the tariffs. “Starting October 1st, 2025, we will be imposing a 100 per cent tariff on any branded or patented pharmaceutical product, unless a company is building their pharmaceutical manufacturing…

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) today drew the curtain on a remarkable chapter of military aviation history. After more than six decades of service, the iconic Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jet made its final flight, bringing an era to a close. At exactly 12:05 pm, six MiG-21 Bison variants, led by Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh (call sign Badal 3), soared above Chandigarh in a farewell formation. Their landing was marked with a traditional water cannon salute a solemn yet celebratory tribute to the aircraft that once formed the backbone of India’s air defence. The choice of…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has signed a landmark contract worth ₹62,370 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the purchase of 97 Tejas Mk-1A light combat aircraft, marking one of the biggest defence procurement deals in recent years. The agreement, finalised more than a month after receiving approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, includes 68 fighter variants and 29 twin-seater jets, along with associated equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027-28 and will continue over six years. This is the second major…

New Delhi: The Union government has cancelled the foreign funding licence of Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk’s nonprofit, the Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), citing repeated violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and serious financial irregularities. The move comes barely a day after violent protests in Ladakh over statehood demands, in which four people lost their lives. Authorities have accused Wangchuk of delivering provocative speeches that allegedly incited a mob to attack a local BJP office as well as the office of the Ladakh election officer. According to officials, SECMOL was issued a show-cause…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: South Goa has reported a significant reduction in road accidents this year, with official data showing 72 fewer crashes than last year — an 8.22% decline. Fatalities have also decreased, with 19 fewer fatal accidents and 22 fewer deaths recorded, signalling progress in the district’s road safety efforts. Deputy Superintendent of Police (Traffic), South Goa, Rajendra Prabhu Dessai, attributed the positive trend to intensified monitoring and targeted enforcement in accident-prone zones. He said that stringent checks and tougher penalties against high-risk driving practices have helped improve road discipline. Offences such as overspeeding, drunk driving, helmetless riding…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin to explain his Ukraine strategy while also raising concerns over steep US tariffs on Indian goods, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. According to Rutte, Modi flagged the 50% tariff imposed by former US President Donald Trump, which includes a 25% additional duty linked to India’s purchase of Russian crude oil. He suggested the tariffs are not only hurting India but also having “a big impact on Russia.” Neither Indian nor Russian officials have commented on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move aimed at boosting rural infrastructure, the State government has amended the Deendayal Panchayat Raj Infrastructure Development (Golden Jubilee) Scheme, raising the ceiling on project funding from ₹3 crore to ₹5 crore. The amendment, published in the Official Gazette, is expected to help village panchayats take up larger projects and quicken the pace of development in Goa’s rural areas. Officials said the revision comes in response to growing demand from local bodies for bigger and more complex works that often exceeded the earlier funding cap. In addition to increasing the limit, the government has…