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PTI Kolkata What was meant to be a celebratory event around football icon Lionel Messi descended into chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday after spectators resorted to vandalism on failing to catch a glimpse of their hero, alleging gross mismanagement by the organisers and obstruction of views by VIPs. The unrest broke [] The post Messis Kolkata tour turns messy, fans go on rampage appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Anjuna The joint enforcement and monitoring committee for Bardez on Saturday sealed the premises of CO2 nightclub at Ozrant in Vagator for violating the mandatory safety requirements and over discrepancies with regard to permission for operation. During the inspection, the committee observed that the nightclub was operating without a valid Fire Safety No [] The post Vagators CO2 nightclub sealed over safety violations appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji Stating that the voter enumeration process of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Goa has been completed, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Goel Saturday said that 1.82 lakh electors have been unable to establish a link to the 2002 voters list. Addressing media, Goel said that the unmapped electors will be issued [] The post SIR: 1.82 lakh unmapped electors to be called for personal hearing appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji In the aftermath of the recent fire tragedy that occurred at a nightclub in Arpora, leading to the death of 25 individuals, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GPSCB) has undertaken a challenging task of inspecting the consent orders and the renewal of such consents given to establishments located in the coastal [] The post Task cut out for pollution controlboard post Arpora nightclub blaze appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji Goas pristine beaches, misty hills of Shimla, Manalis mountain landscapes and Jaipurs heritage monuments are buckling under unprecedented tourist pressure, but an artificial intelligence (AI) system may offer a solution. A team of six researchers from Indian institutions has developed a data-driven sustainable preservation approach that promises to transform how the [] The post Study offers AI solution tomanage Goa as tourist place appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Nandkumar M. Kamat As the year is about to end, here is a short review of important breakthroughs in science that defined the year. In 2025, science proved once again that discovery is not a matter of luck but rather persistence and imagination. From space laboratories to cell cultures, researchers have rewritten our understanding of [] The post How science discoveries in 2025 redefined possibility appeared first on The Navhind Times .

DR LUIS DIAS In 2020, a friend and I had made elaborate plans to visit Vienna for the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethovens birth. We had booked flights, hotel and concert tickets for his symphonies, piano sonatas and string quartets. And then came the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, we could recover most of our money. [] The post On the Beethoven trail appeared first on The Navhind Times .

FREDERICK NORONHA Some months ago, an online message informed us about a young student, still in only his Class 10, who has been active in robotics. Sai Pranav Gandhi, the son of agricultural assistant director Saieesh and NIO scientist Aparna Gandhi, has his own website, and was then working on a book of his own. [] The post A book for young techies, by a young techie appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI New York/Washington Nineteen US states have sued the Trump administration over its unlawful decision to impose a USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, warning that the move will worsen labour shortages in key sectors such as health care, education and technology. New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 18 other attorneys [] The post 19 US states sue Trumpadmin over unlawful visa fee appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI New York/Washington Three influential US lawmakers have introduced a resolution in Congress aimed at ending the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on India, saying the irresponsible tariff strategy toward Delhi is a counterproductive approach that weakens a critical partnership. Representatives Deborah Ross of North Carolina, Marc Veasey of Texas and Raja Krishnamoorthi of [] The post US lawmakers introduce resolution to end 50% tariffs appeared first on The Navhind Times .

With the wedding season in full swing in the state,NT NETWORK explores how the melodious voices behind the nuptials are keeping pace with the times CHRISTINE MACHADO As you step into the church on your wedding day, the choirs music sets a serene and sacred tone for the ceremony. Long a cherished part of the [] The post Tuning in towedding music appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI Dhaka Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus-led interim government on Saturday ordered a nationwide security clampdown as fresh unrest gripped Bangladesh following the shooting of a youth leader of a right-wing cultural group, also a candidate in the February 12 general elections. The government is going to start the second phase of Operation Devil Hunt to [] The post Bdesh interim govt orders security clampdown as fresh unrest grips country appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Goan Jesuit priest Fr. Richard D Souza who is the newly elected director of the Vatican Observatory, was down in the state recently. NT NETWORK caught up with him ARPITA SRIVASTAVA Could you tell us about your days in Goa, especially in Brittos, your alma mater? We moved back to Goa from Kuwait, when I [] The post We need a much larger exposure to astronomy in Goa appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI London Britains King Charles III has shared an important milestone in his battle against cancer that will see his weekly treatment schedule scaled back and used the good news to urge people to take up screenings to ensure early diagnosisof the disease. The 77-year-old monarch issued a rare health-related video message on Friday evening [] The post King Charles urges early screenings in cancer fight appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI New Delhi Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday chaired the 197th meeting of the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), which approved a series of proposals to expand the organisations healthcare infrastructure and strengthen services for insured workers. Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje also attended the meeting. The Corporation cleared its Annual [] The post ESIC expands healthcare infra across 11 states appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji The Christmas Jewellery Exhibition by the 155-year-old C. Krishniah Chetty Group opened to a strong response on Thursday at Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim, with visitors thronging the venue on the first day of the showcase. The exhibition, which will run in Panaji from December 12 to 15 and in Margao at Hotel Nanutel [] The post Christmas jewellery exhibition draws strong opening-day response appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP Mount Vernon (US) Days of torrential rain in Washington state has caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped at least two homes from their foundations, and experts warned that even more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic. Washington is under a state of emergency and evacuation orders [] The post Torrential rain in Washington state causes historic floods appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP Tokyo Japan on Friday lifted a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the countrys northeast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake occurred off the east coast of Aomori prefecture, in the north of Honshu, the main Japanese island, at a depth of 20 kilometres at 11:44 am local time, JMA [] The post Japan lifts tsunami advisory after 6.7 magnitude quake in northeast appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP Bangkok Thailands Parliament was dissolved Friday for new elections early next year as the country engaged in deadly fighting with Cambodia. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from King Maha Vajiralongkorn, whose endorsement became effective Friday with its publication in the Royal Gazette. Anutin had signalled the move [] The post Thailands Parliament dissolved for new elections early next year appeared first on The Navhind Times

NT BUZZ Female Affairs, an international contemporary classical music initiative dedicated to showcasing women composers, will make its India premiere in Goa this December in collaboration with the Goa Chitra Museum. The concert on December 16, is the outcome of a two-year artistic partnership between Meta Arts (India) and PARTEnsemble (Germany). Launched in 2023, Female [] The post Celebrating women composers appeared first on The Navhind Times .

The recent shockwaves caused by the Red Fort bomb blast have exposed the unsettling vulnerabilities of densely populated urban centres. One of the most worrying developments is the emergence of educated, professionally trained individuals such as doctors, engineers, and scientists being radicalised and recruited by extremist networks. The radicalisation and involvement of doctors, engineers, researchers [] The post New face of terrorism in India appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Shivraj Patil was widely appreciated for his disciplined lifestyle in politics Congress party, which ruled India for major part of her post-Independence period, had many towering leaders who could be broadly classified into those who worked under Pt Jawaharlal Nehru and Lal Bahadur Shastri, and those who found prominent place in the cabinets of Indira [] The post Cultured politician appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT BUZZ ESCAPE, hosted an evening celebrating the rich heritage, craftsmanship and timeless traditions of Uzbekistan. The event brought together dignitaries, creative leaders and cultural ambassadors for an immersive showcase of Uzbek art, fabric and storytelling. The celebration was graced by Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to India Sardor Rustambaev, accompanied by an Uzbek [] The post ESCAPE celebrates splendour of Uzbeki art, fabric & storytelling appeared first on The Navhind Times

PTI Latur Veteran Congressman Shivraj Patil, who served as the Lok Sabha speaker and was Union home minister during the 26/11 attacks, passed away at his hometown Latur in Maharashtra on Friday morning, family sources said. Patil (90) passed away at his residence Devghar after a brief illness, they said, adding his funeral will be [] The post Congress stalwart Shivraj Patil passes away at 90 appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI Belagavi Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday dismissed reports of having a political dinner meeting with MLAs, asserting that his visit was purely personal and driven by affection from party colleagues. Shivakumar and over 30 Congress legislators, including some ministers, met for a dinner late on Thursday night. Ministers KH Muniyappa, Mankal [] The post DK Shivakumar rejects reports of meet with MLAs appeared first on The Navhind Times .

ANI New Delhi The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar on Friday raised concerns over the growing prominence of stablecoins, arguing that they pose significant risks to monetary sovereignty, financial stability and banking systems, while offering few benefits that cannot already be delivered by existing payment infrastructure. Delivering the keynote address [] The post RBI Deputy Governor raises concerns over stablecoins in India appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Goa police team to travel to Thailand Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub where a massive fire last week claimed 25 lives, have been detained in Thailand and will soon be brought back to India. Briefing media outside his [] The post Luthra brothers detained, to be brought back soon: CM appeared first on The Navhind Times .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Thursday discussed ways to sustain momentum in the bilateral economic partnership in a phone conversation amid signs of the two sides inching closer to firm up a much-awaited trade deal. The phone talks between the two leaders came on a day Indian and [] The post Signs of progress in Indo-US ties as PM, Trump discuss trade appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Mapusa: In a crackdown on illegal nightclubs in the aftermath of the Arpora fire tragedy, state authorities on Thursday sealed Goya nightclub at Vagator, after it was found to be operating in violation of rules. An inspection by officials revealed that the premises did not fulfil the mandatory safety requirements apart from also violating provisions [] The post Govt seals Goya nightclub for violating rules of operation appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: After the withdrawal of 94 nominations, a total of 226 candidates are now in the fray for the North Goa and South Goa Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections, scheduled to be held on December 20. According to data shared by the State Election Commission on Thursday, 111 candidates are in the fray for 25 constituencies [] The post 226 candidates in fray for Zilla Panchayat elections appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: The Goa Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora and issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, directing them to appear before the commission on January 6, 2026, following a petition filed by the All India Lawyers Union [] The post Birch blaze: Human rights panel issues notices to chief secy, DGP appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji : The District and Sessions Court, North Goa, on Thursday has granted interim anticipatory bail till the next hearing to Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar and former panchayat secretary Raghuvir Bagkar (currently under suspension) in connection with the Birch by Romeo Lane fire tragedy that killed 25 persons. Both approached the court fearing arrest. The [] The post Arpora sarpanch, former pyat secy get pre-arrest bail appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: Hospitality establishments that take in foreign guests will now have to furnish details of the foreign nationals within 24 hours of their arrival in C forms or pay a penalty of Rs 50,000 per guest, with the state government enforcing new immigration laws that came into effect from September 1 this year. Under the [] The post Goa enforces new immigration law, hotels face Rs 50K fine per unreported foreign guest appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Vasco: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, who arrived in Goa on a three-day visit to campaign for the upcoming zilla panchayat elections, launched a strong attack on the BJP government, accusing it of poor governance and failure of law and order. Referring to the recent fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane [] The post Birch fire shows classic example of BJP governance failure: Kejriwal appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Celebrating creativity and inclusion, Art Stories brings artists of all abilities to the Serendipity Arts Festival RAMANDEEP KAUR With works inspired from everyday life to far-off dreams, artists with and without disabilities will be displaying their creations will be on display in Art Stories, an exhibition at this years Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF). Curated by [] The post Where every mind matters appeared first on The Navhind Times .

The Pyde Pyper Art Academy, Dona Paula, will host its annual exhibition-cum-sale titled Copy Cat Kill The Rat at Surya Kiran Heritage, Campal. The show will be inaugurated by Panaji Mayor Rohit Monserrate on December 12, 5 p.m. and will be open to the public from December 13 to 16, between 10 a.m. and 8 [] The post Art from the heart appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Further notices may be issued depending on inquiry, says Sawant Panaji: With the state government drawing flak, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the government will consider appointing a judicial inquiry into the deadly fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora once the magisterial probe report is submitted. The fire, which [] The post Arpora fire: Open to judicial probe appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji: A new study has raised serious concerns about tourist dissatisfaction with road infrastructure across the Bardez taluka, warning that the shortcomings could damage Goas reputation as a top global tourism destination. The research was conducted between mid-February and mid-March 2024 by Biki Kundu, a Masters student from the Department of Geography [] The post Tourists dissatisfied with Bardez road infra appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: In a joint operation, the Narcotics Control Bureaus Goa zonal unit and the Pernem police seized Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) worth around Rs 1 crore and arrested Ina Volkova, a Belarusian woman during a raid at Pethwada, Korgao in Pernem. Sources said the raid, conducted on Tuesday, led to the seizure of suspected DMT liquid, mushrooms [] The post Foreigner held with Rs 1 crore drugs appeared first on The Navhind Times .

New Delhi: Diwali, the festival of lights, was on Wednesday inscribed on the UNESCOs Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, sparking celebrations on earning the coveted tag. The decision was taken during a key meeting of UNESCO being hosted at the Red Fort in Delhi. Chants of Jai Hind, Vande Mataram and [] The post Diwali now on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI New Delhi The committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select the new Chief Information Commissioner met here on Wednesday and is learnt to have decided on the appointment of CIC and eight Information Commissioners, with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi apparently giving a dissent note. The meeting that lasted [] The post PM panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent note appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI Belagavi The Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled in the state Assembly a bill to curb hate speech that proposed a jail term of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of Rs 1 lakh amid strong opposition from the BJP, which alleged that the move was aimed at snatching freedom of expression of [] The post Bill to curb hate speech tabled in Karnataka assembly appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI New Delhi The mass movement One fast every month (fasting once a month, on every 7th) will be launched on December 12 13 under the guidance of Swami Ramdev and Jain saint Acharya Prasanna Sagar Maharaj at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Lakhs of people from India and across the world have started joining [] The post Intl Janmangal convention at New Delhi tomorrow appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP Kyiv Ukraine is expected to hand its latest peace proposals to US negotiators on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day ahead of his urgent talks with leaders and officials from about 30 other countries supporting Kyivs effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms. As tension builds around US President Donald [] The post Ukraine likely to share updated peaceproposals with US ahead of talks appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP Jerusalem Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling far short of the amount called for under the US-brokered ceasefire, according to an Associated Press analysis of the Israeli militarys figures. Under the October ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Israel agreed to allow 600 trucks of aid into Gaza each day. But an average of [] The post Gaza aid lags behind ceasefire target, only 70% delivered since October appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI Dhaka Two student leaders turned advisers of the interim government in Bangladesh tendered their resignations on Wednesday ahead of the Election Commissions announcement of the schedule for the polls in February. The resignation by M Mahfuj Alam and Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain comes in wake of the Election Commissions (EC) decision that no adviser [] The post Two advisers of Bangladesh interim government resign appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Diwali has been added to UNESCOs Representative List, recognising its significance Festivals, whether Diwali, Christmas or Eid, are meant to be celebrated by all communities. Their aim is to strengthen the social fabric and unite people. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a major celebration of the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, [] The post Let there be light appeared first on The Navhind Times .

The visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin was strategically significant for both countries. Right since the war in Ukraine started, Moscow has been facing Western pressures through sanctions and campaigns to isolate Russia. New Delhi has also been under pressure to condemn Russia on international platforms, reduce its oil purchase from that country and then [] The post India and Russia stand close appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: The GCCI, in its pre-Budget memorandum to the finance ministry, has called for additional fields in the new Income Tax return form to assist Goan taxpayers claiming exemption under section 10 of the IT Act 2025. The memorandum states that Goan residents presently governed by section 10 of the Act (earlier section 5A of [] The post GCCI flags gaps in new ITR form for Goans filing under civil code exemption appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: Goans woke up to markedly colder mornings this week with the mercury dropping several degrees below the December normal. Panaji and Mormugao, in particular, saw a sharp decline over the past four days. On Wednesday, Panaji recorded a minimum temperature of 19.4C, 1.4C below the average normal minimum for the month, which is 20.8C. [] The post Panaji feels the chill, mercury dips below December normal of 20C appeared first on The Navhind Times .