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New Delhi: The Indian government has expressed profound sorrow and concern over the tragic beheading of Chandra Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old Indian national, who was fatally attacked at his workplace in Dallas, Texas, on September 10, 2025. The Consulate General of India in Houston confirmed the incident and extended condolences to the victim’s family. In an official statement, the Consulate described Nagamallaiah’s death as “tragic” and stated that it was in regular contact with the family, providing all necessary assistance. The statement further noted, “The accused is in the custody of the Dallas Police. We are following…

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed India’s status as one of the United States’ most significant global partnerships, emphasizing its central role in shaping the future geopolitical landscape. His remarks came during the Senate confirmation hearing for Sergio Gor, President Donald Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to India. Introducing Gor at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio highlighted the evolving and critical nature of India-US relations. He stated, “Sergio Gor is the nominee to India, which is one of the top relationships that the US has in the world today, in terms of the…

Washington: US Senator Bill Hagerty has sparked controversy with his remarks about the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. According to Hindustan Times, Hagerty alleged that “China used an electromagnetic weapon to literally melt Indian soldiers,” a claim that has drawn widespread attention for its extraordinary nature. While he suggested this deadly use of advanced technology, he did not provide evidence directly linking the weapon to the Galwan incident. The Galwan Valley clash on June 15, 2020, was the first deadly confrontation between Indian and Chinese forces in 45 years, resulting in the deaths of 20…

New Delhi: India and the European Union (EU) are intensifying efforts to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to bolster economic ties and reduce reliance on other global markets. This development comes as both parties seek to navigate the evolving global trade landscape and address emerging challenges. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that over 60% of the chapters in the proposed FTA have been finalized, indicating substantial progress in the negotiations. The agreement is expected to cover key sectors such as digital trade, intellectual property, and dispute resolution, with discussions ongoing to address remaining issues.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With the new mining season set to begin in October, the Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association (GMOEA) has urged the State government to step in and resolve delays in obtaining essential NOCs and clearances needed to restart iron ore activities. A delegation led by GMOEA secretary Glen Kalavampara met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday and submitted a memorandum highlighting issues that continue to slow down the industry’s revival. Kalavampara told that despite efforts, permissions are being held up, creating hurdles for leaseholders. He said the CM was briefed that mining operations, which had only recently…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The electricity department has suspended two employees — a lower division clerk (LDC) and a head clerk (HC) — from its Aquem office after an audit revealed misappropriation of more than ₹8 lakh collected as consumer bill payments in Chinchinim. Superintending Engineer Rajiv Samant confirmed that the malpractice, dating back to June–July 2025, came to light during an inspection. According to officials, LDC Rizwana Perviz allegedly accepted payments from consumers but failed to deposit the money in the bank as mandated. The daily collections were neither credited nor were the bank slips submitted to HC Jose…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Friday demanded a thorough investigation by Goa Police after Randox test results confirmed the presence of narcotics and sedatives, including ecstasy, MDMA, and amphetamines, in samples collected from a student of BITS Pilani Goa campus. Alemao said the incident reflects a “complete failure” of the police to curb drug supply, even within educational institutions. He also questioned whether this was the fifth or sixth death of a student at the institute and demanded clarity from the authorities. “The management of the institute should be held accountable if they failed to…