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New Delhi: The central government will begin enforcing the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act from October 1, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday. The Act, passed by Parliament in August and signed by the President shortly after, seeks to ban all forms of online money-based games while encouraging e-sports and non-monetary online gaming. The law aims to address rising concerns about gambling addiction, financial fraud, and money laundering linked to real-money gaming apps. Speaking ahead of the AI Impact Summit 2026, Vaishnaw said, “The rules will be promulgated with effect from October 1.” He emphasised…

New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s recent comments invoking a “Gen Z revolution” have sparked a fresh political storm, with the BJP accusing him of endorsing street protests and violence similar to those witnessed during Nepal’s political upheaval. Speaking at a press conference earlier this week, Gandhi alleged “vote chori” (vote theft) in India and said that the country’s Gen Z would “save the Constitution, protect democracy, and stop vote theft.” He later reiterated this message on X, writing: “The youth of the country, the students of the country, the Gen Z of the country will save the…

New Delhi: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for deeper trade and economic engagement with India as part of the European Union’s efforts to reduce its dependency on the United States. Speaking at a conference of German business leaders on Thursday, von der Leyen said that the EU is seeking to finalise a free trade agreement (FTA) with India by the end of this year. “We want to make a deal with India this year,” von der Leyen said, revealing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally assured her of India’s commitment to the negotiations…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Taking strong cognisance of missing documents related to the proposed Tiger Reserve, the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has directed the Goa Forest Department to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) immediately. The CEC, constituted under directions of the Supreme Court, has scheduled a visit to Goa in the first week of October for an on-ground review of the Tiger Reserve issue. It is expected to submit its findings to the apex court by the end of October. At the first hearing held on September 16, petitioner Goa Foundation produced the State Forest Department’s 2018 proposal on…

New Delhi: In a major blow to Pakistan’s narrative, a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander has publicly admitted that the group’s headquarters at Markaz Taiba in Muridke was destroyed by Indian forces during the May 7 overnight strikes under Operation Sindoor. In a viral video circulating on social media, LeT commander Qaasim is seen standing in front of an under-construction site at Muridke, Sheikhupura district, acknowledging the destruction. “I am standing on the ruins of Markaz Taiba in Muridke, which was destroyed in the Indian attack. The process of rebuilding it is underway. With God’s grace, this mosque will be built…

Chamoli: At least 14 people are missing and 20 others have been injured after heavy rainfall triggered landslides and flash floods in Chamoli district on Thursday, flattening over 30 houses across four villages. The disaster struck Kuntari Lagaphali, Kuntari Lagasarpani, Sera, and Dhurma — all located in the Nandanagar area, about 260 km from Dehradun and 50 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters. Nandanagar has already been struggling with land subsidence in recent months. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed the destruction and said more than 200 people have been affected. “Thirty-three houses, several shops, and cowsheds have…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: To safeguard the academic interests of Class IV students at Shree Mahalaxmi Primary School, run by Mushtifund Saunstha, the Goa government has permitted the school to prepare its own question papers based on the NCERT syllabus and framework. However, the examinations will proceed as scheduled in October under the State’s centralised summative exam system. The Panaji-based school had sparked controversy after independently shifting to the NCERT syllabus for Class IV this year, instead of following the SCERT curriculum prescribed for all government, aided, and several private schools. The matter came up at the NEP Steering Committee…