The Navhind Times

PTI Auckland India and New Zealand on Saturday elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, set a target of doubling their annual bilateral trade to Rs 35,000 crore by 2030 and decided to ramp up maritime security ties, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Kiwi counterpart Christopher Luxon vowed to work towards a peaceful []

Amresh Parab Panaji Goa Police is set to strengthen highway patrolling by deploying additional vehicles and implementing a detailed operational plan to enhance police visibility and ensure quick response to distress calls. A senior police officer told The Navhind Times that seven more four-wheelers will be added to the current fleet of three highway patrol []

PTI Hanoi Fifteen Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat they were travelling in capsized off Vietnams Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Hanoisaid. There were 36 people 32 Indian tourists and four local crew members on board. Of them, 21 were rescued. The Vietnam government ordered an immediate investigation []

NT Reporter Panaji Stating that spirituality can bring stability and compassion in politics, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday stressed on the need to integrate spirituality, ethical values and a spirit of service inpublic life. The Chief Minister was addressing the inaugural session of a conference on Politicians on Spirituality in Politics for a Peaceful []

Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji A recent scientific study has revealed that Goas Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Khola chilli possesses higher antioxidant compounds, better stress tolerance and superior phytochemical properties than the widely marketed Byadgi chilli. The research attributed these advantages to the unique geo-climatic conditions of Canaconas Khola village and its traditional organic farming practices. Published []

PTI Visakhapatnam Future wars may be fought with Artificial Intelligence, but they will still be won by national resolve, trained soldiers and robust military power, Defence Minister Rajanth Singh said on Saturday. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahendragiri here, Singh also said Andhra Pradesh has emerged as a new powerhouse of Indias defence []

PTI Ayodhya Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra on Saturday said the alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya temple was a disgraceful blot, and everyone felt utterly humiliated because of it. He expressed confidence, however, that the temple management system would be improved to avoid a repeat of such incidents. Mishra arrived in Ayodhya []

NT Reporter Mapusa A 25-year-old electricity department employee from Maulinguem, Bicholim, died on Friday morning after suffering an electric shock while trimming trees at the Assonora water treatment plant. According to police, the incident occurred around 9:30 am while the deceased, identified as Manthan Aroskar, was clearing overgrown tree branches at the plant. During the []

Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji Industrial pollution, agricultural runoff, plastic waste, encroachments and unregulated tourism are damaging Chorao Islands fragile environment, with researchers warning that loss of mangroves, disturbance to bird habitats and declining ecological resilience could threaten the islands long-term survival unless conservation efforts are improved. A new study shows that while ecotourism has boosted []

Mbappe, Dembele dazzle as France dump Morocco 2-0 France booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in Boston, powered by another decisive display from Kylian Mbapp. The France captain endured a frustrating first half, seeing a penalty saved by Yassine Bounou, but responded in style after the break. []

Defending champions Argentina face Swiss hurdle en route to semis Argentina will look to keep their World Cup title defence alive when they face Switzerland in the quarter-finals in Kansas, but Lionel Scalonis side arrive after surviving back-to-back scares in the knockout rounds. After edging Cape Verde in extra time, the defending champions produced a []

Panaji: The Goa Football Association (GFA) Executive Committee has resolved to invite applications from eligible players for the constitution and formal formation of the GFA Players Association, a move aimed at providing footballers with a recognised platform to represent their collective interests and contribute to the development of the game in the State. The association []

Parliament panel holds consultation with states stakeholders on One Nation, One Election Panaji/Margao: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), as part of its deliberations on the One Nation, One Election initiative, held stakeholder consultations in Goa on Friday to discuss the proposal for simultaneous elections across the country. The committee is examining the Constitution (One Hundred []

Panaji: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ruled that GI pipes and mild steel cannot be used in the construction of a beach shack at Betalbatim, Colva. While examining the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authoritys (GCZMA) policy of permitting mild steel-framed structures for beach shacks, the NGT observed that allowing steel and prefabricated material indicates []

Commuters are forced to jump over and navigate massive waterlogged potholes at the Margao Kadamba Bus Stand, risking injury. Despite repeated public outcries and promises of pre-monsoon repairs by authorities, South Goas primary transit hub continues to remain waterlogged and hazardous for passengers and drivers. |Amati Konduri