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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has reinforced its commitment to future ready governance and emerging technologies with a strong presence at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The global gathering, hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology at Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to 20, is the first major artificial intelligence summit of its scale to be held in the Global South. Aligned with the broader vision of People, Planet and Progress, the summit has brought together political leaders, industry experts, innovators and startups from across the world to shape a responsible and inclusive AI ecosystem.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, will commemorate Shiv Jayanti with a large scale cultural programme titled “Shiv Garjana”, celebrating the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the 352nd anniversary of his coronation. The celebrations will begin on February 19, 2026 at 9:30 am at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk near IHM in Porvorim, Bardez. The event will open with a ceremonial garlanding of the statue followed by a traditional dhol tasha performance. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte are expected to be present on the occasion. As the centrepiece of…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described India’s relationship with France as special and stabilising at a time of global uncertainty, following bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at Lok Bhavan in Maharashtra. Addressing a joint interaction after the meeting, Modi announced that the two nations have agreed to elevate their ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. He said that in a world marked by instability and shifting geopolitical equations, cooperation between India and France serves as an anchor of balance and reliability. The Prime Minister highlighted expanding collaboration in critical minerals, biotechnology and advanced materials,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:A Fast Track Special Court in Panaji has rejected the bail plea of a 50-year-old man accused of repeatedly raping an 80-year-old woman. The accused had claimed mental instability at the time of the alleged offences, but the court dismissed this argument, citing the absence of medical evidence. Presiding Officer Pooja Kavlekar of the FTSC (POCSO) noted that the charge sheet contained no medical reports indicating the accused was of unsound mind. “When the accused was examined before being sent to custody, no doctor observed any signs of mental illness. Determination of mental fitness is a question of…

New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron has lauded India’s expanding role in global innovation, highlighting that several leading multinational corporations are headed by Indian origin executives. Referring to companies such as Chanel, Alphabet Inc. and Adobe, Macron said India is no longer merely contributing to global technological progress but actively shaping it. Speaking at the India France Innovation Forum in Mumbai, the French President said the central question today is not whether India innovates, but who will partner with it in driving future breakthroughs. He described France as a committed collaborator and emphasised that the partnership is built on conviction…

New Delhi: Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, has renewed his appeal for greater unity within Hindu society and suggested that families consider having at least three children. He was speaking at a social harmony programme held at Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Lucknow. Addressing concerns about demographic trends, Bhagwat said Hindu families should reflect on the importance of maintaining population balance. Referring to studies on fertility rates, he stated that societies with an average rate below three children could face long term decline. He added that newly married couples should be sensitised to this perspective, asserting that marriage…

New Delhi: The Centre is preparing a structured plan to gradually scale down the presence of security forces in Left Wing Extremism affected regions, with the first phase of withdrawals expected to begin in the final week of April. Senior officials indicate that the roadmap is nearing completion, with an internal deadline set for March 30 to finalise the strategy. Under the proposed plan, most Central Armed Police Forces, including the Border Security Force and the Indo Tibetan Border Police, will progressively redeploy from the shrinking Maoist affected zones. The Central Reserve Police Force will continue to operate in these…