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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Barely a day after solving the Baina dacoity, Goa Police on Wednesday announced a breakthrough in the high-profile St Cruz burglary case with the arrest of 33-year-old Lokesh Suthar, believed to be a habitual housebreaker active across multiple States. According to police sources, Suthar was traced to Karnataka in a coordinated operation involving the Old Goa Police and the Crime Branch. He is accused of breaking into a residence at Ubo Dando, St Cruz, on November 14 and fleeing with cash and gold valued at around ₹25 lakh. He was detained in Karnataka and brought to Goa…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court described Delhi’s persistent air pollution crisis as a matter that affects every resident, expressing concern that the issue receives attention only during peak smog periods. Taking note of a submission calling the situation a health emergency, the Chief Justice questioned what immediate remedy the judiciary could realistically offer, asking what “magic wand” could clear the air in a single day. The bench acknowledged the urgency but said the pollution challenge is complex, driven by multiple causes that require expert assessment. It stressed that effective solutions must come from domain specialists who can identify all contributing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Women’s Commission has reported notable gains in clearing its backlog and responding to women’s grievances, having disposed of 579 cases between April 2023 and October 2025. The figures work out to roughly 19 cases resolved every month, signalling a push for quicker redressal under the current leadership. In the same period, the Commission took up 1,194 matters for hearing and initiated suo motu proceedings in 14 instances. When Chairperson Ranjita Pai took charge in April 2023, the body had 322 pending cases. Of these, 312 have now been settled, while hearings continue in the…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court raised an important query on the role of Aadhaar in determining voter eligibility, observing that individuals who are not Indian citizens but have managed to obtain Aadhaar cards cannot automatically be treated as eligible voters. The court reiterated that Aadhaar is designed to facilitate access to welfare schemes and cannot be considered proof of citizenship. A bench led by the Chief Justice, while hearing petitions against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in several states, emphasised that Aadhaar is only one among multiple documents that may be submitted during voter registration. The…

India has officially secured the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad confirmed as the venue for the centenary edition. The announcement marks a major milestone for the country’s sporting ambitions and reinforces its growing presence on the global stage. National leaders welcomed the decision, emphasising the significance of hosting such a prestigious international event. They highlighted India’s expanding sports infrastructure and its readiness to deliver a world-class Games experience. The milestone comes after years of investment in facilities and athlete development, positioning the nation as a prominent hub for major competitions. Commonwealth Sport also confirmed that the…

New Delhi: Nineteen-year-old Javokhir Sindarov created a landmark moment in Goa by becoming the youngest player in history to win the FIDE World Cup. The Uzbek prodigy claimed the title after a tense tiebreak victory over China’s Wei Yi in the 2025 final. Entering the event as the sixteenth seed, Sindarov advanced through a challenging field where several top contenders exited early. His path to the championship included a hard-fought semifinal win over compatriot Nodirbek Yakubboev, secured only after tiebreak games. By reaching the final, both Sindarov and Wei Yi earned qualification for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. The opening classical…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:The Forest Department’s project screening committee has given the initial nod for the diversion of nearly 66 hectares of forest land within the Codli iron ore mining lease at Dharbandora, which is currently operated by JSW. The Codli block—spread across 377.08 hectares—is Goa’s largest mining lease. It was previously operated by Vedanta Ltd and Sociedade Timblo Irmaos Ltd, and portions of its forested areas have been used in earlier mining phases as well. As per the details submitted by JSW, 65.97 hectares of the block fall under forest area, while the remaining 311.12 hectares are categorised as non-forest…