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US will extend support to India if it faces any security challenges Evian-Les-Bains (France): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday raised the issue of Indian seafarers safety with US President Donald Trump, urging that their protection be given the highest priority during the implementation of Washingtons peace deal with Iran, even as the two leaders []
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump and latters French counterpart Emmanuel Macron attend a work meeting as part of the G7 Summit in Evian-Les-Bains, France, on Tuesday. Modi told a gathering of G7 leaders that all countries must ensure that maritime routes remain secure and that seafarers can perform their duties without fear.
Kuldeep, Jaiswal eye playing XI in 2nd ODI against Afghanistan Lucknow: With the Indian team management keen on testing different combinations ahead of next years ODI World Cup, it remains to be seen whether Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal get into the playing XI in the second ODI against Afghanistan here on Wednesday. The hosts []
Leeds: India will aim to put an improved performance with the bat when they face Netherlands in their second group game of the Womens T20 World Cup. Smriti Mandhana at the top and Richa Ghosh in the lower order made the difference with the bat in the opener against Pakistan. The rest of the batting []
Special Correspondent Panaji: Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar on Monday said that in view of concerns over water levels in the Anjunem Dam, water will be drawn from the Pissurlem mining pits to the Padoshe water treatment plant. He said that the state has sufficient water for the next month. Shirodkar said that, if required, []
Kyiv: Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraines biggest cities in a nighttime bombardment that killed at least 11 people and set fire to a renowned religious site, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials said Monday. The attacks on the capital, Kyiv, and the second-largest city, Kharkiv, came after Zelenskyy []
Four-time champions teach minnows Curacao a harsh lesson with 7-1 defeat Four-time champions Germany began their FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing debutants Curacao 7-1 in a Group E encounter on Sunday. Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany recovered from a brief scare after Curacao had drawn level midway through the first half. []
Benaulim: Ambaulim SC booked their place in the semifinals of the 25th Benaulim Panchayat Cup with a 1-0 victory over Cortalim Gymkhana at the St John the Baptist Panchayat Ground, Benaulim, on Sunday Ambaulim, struck the decisive blow in the 18th minute when the in-form Joel Barretto produced a composed finish to put his side []
Dubai: The Indian Embassy in Muscat on Sunday said it was working to facilitate the earliest repatriation of the body of an Indian national who died due to medical complications aboard a vessel in Oman waters. In a social media post, the mission said it remained in close touch with the family members of Nishanth []
NT Reporter Panaji Goas industrial estates will soon be benchmarked against industrial parks, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and industrial estates from other Indian states to improve efficiency and attract investors. This evaluation is being undertaken by Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) as part of a nationwide Industrial Park Rating System, rolled out by the Department []
NT Reporter Panaji The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) will launch three initiatives a nutrition education series, an Eat Right Culinary Challenge, and food safety training for street food vendors to promote food safety and healthy eating in the state. The initiatives will be launched on the occasion of World Food []
Special Correspondent Panaji/Margao Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set a firm target to win 30 seats at the 2027 Goa state assembly elections, according to state BJP chief Damodar Naik. Speaking on Tuesday regarding a potential BJP-Goa Forward Party (GFP) alliance, Naik said that politics is inherently situation-based and that the right decision would be []
NT BUZZ After exhibiting their work in Goa as part of Goa Water Stories, Goan artists Ashish Phaldesai, Pradeep Naik, Satyam Malhar and Wenceslaus Mendes are now taking their work to Fulcrum, Mumbai. A Disquiet Tide matiutrantvirta which opens on June 11 examines the mangrove ecologies of Goa as lived environments shaped by tides, []
NT BUZZ The Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Porvorim, is all set to host a lecture on Translating Territories: The Novas Conquistas and the Making of a Luso-Marathi State by Kaustubh Naik, a doctoral candidate, Department of South Asia Studies, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, on June 12, 4 p.m. When the Portuguese empire expanded into []
NT Reporter Curtoirm SC Virabhat entered the final after 1-0 win over Cumborda SC in the 9-a-side Curtorim Interward Football Tournament at St Alex Church ground, Curtorim. Vivon Fernandes lone goal secured SC Virabhat the win.
Demetrius Gonsalves hopes to make every celebration and everydayindulgence a little sweeterwith his handcrafted treats VINIKA VISWAMBHARANNT BUZZ Every batch that leaves Demetrius Gonsalveskitchen carries a simple intention: to make someone smile. It is an idea that lies at the heart of Deme Bakes, the Ribandar-based home bakery where brownies, cookies,and cakes are crafted not []
PTI New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed with the members of the Economic Advisory Council various measures to further boost Indias economic growth amid global turmoil. The members of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) also gave their assessment of the impact of the West Asia conflict on India []
NT Reporter Panaji The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said the southwest monsoon advanced over the entire state along with additional parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra, marking a significant step in its northward progress across the country. The southwest monsoon has further advanced into entire Goa and some more parts of Karnataka, Maharashtra and []
A Culinary Experience with our Kakis is a celebrationof Goan food, community,and tradition RACHEL ALAINA SHAH Ask any true blue Goan where the real flavours of their beloved Goa truly reside and they will direct you to the home kitchens. Founder, The Local Beat, Mackinlay Baretto also agrees. It lives in the way a woman []
Conversations around consent often focus only on whether someone eventually agreed. Much less attention is given to the emotional pressure, persistence, guilt, dependency, confusion, or vulnerability that may have existed before that point REBECCA COELHO Many people think pressure is force, threats, aggression, or someone directly refusing to take no for an answer. Hence, many []
New York: Thirty individuals from India, found to be living in the US illegally and working as commercial truck drivers, have been arrested as part of a federal operation and will soon be deported. The US Customs and Border Protection said in a statement on Monday that during the week of May 11-15, Border Patrol []
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka brushes aside Naomi Osaka to reach quarterfinal Paris: Marta Kostyuk battled past compatriot Elina Svitolina in the first all-Ukrainian womens quarterfinal at a Grand Slam in the Open era to reach her maiden major semifinal and set up a clash with Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva at the French Open on []
Blue Tigresses aim to extend their dominant run and move closer to a sixth title Margao: Five-time champions India will start overwhelming favourites against Bhutan in their semifinal clash of the SAFF Womens Championship here on Wednesday, with the hosts eyeing a place in the title clash after an impressive group-stage campaign. The Blue Tigresses []
With Stolen recently winning big at the Screenwriters Association Awards,co-writer Dr. Swapnil Salkar details why the film resonates with audiences andshares his own journey into filmmaking CHRISTINE MACHADO | NT BUZZ Dr. Swapnil Salkars journey into films began with childhood cinema outings. My whole family were big Bollywood cinema buffs. Every Sunday, my parents, sister []
AAKANSHA CHARI Ask anyone how they are doing today, and the answer is almost a variation of the same word: overwhelmed. We live in an era of hyper-connectivity and chronic burnout, where mental health is treated like a puzzle we are constantly trying to fix with lifestyle trends and mindfulness apps. But what if the []
EDITORIAL Government needs to be ready to tackle a possibility of delayed and deficit monsoon In April, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted early arrival of the southwest monsoon.While the typical onset over Kerala is June 1, it had predicted that monsoon will hit the Kerala coast around May 26. However, the spectacle of []
PTI Kathmandu Both Houses of Nepals Parliament were adjourned on Tuesday after lawmakers continued to obstruct proceedings over Prime Minister Balendra Shahs remarks about his countrys border issues with India. While the Lower House House of Representatives (HoR) was adjourned until June 8, the National Assembly was adjourned until Wednesday. Earlier, the Parliament []
Panaji : Goa is likely to witness a delayed onset of the southwest monsoon this year, with meteorological conditions suggesting that the rains may arrive beyond the states normal arrival date of June 5. The delay stems from the sluggish advance of the monsoon over the Arabian Sea, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) revising []
NT Reporter Vasco The body of fishing boat owner Manjunath Harikant, a resident of Khariawada in Vasco, was recovered from the Zuari River near Agassaim, with the circumstances surrounding his death prompting suspicions of foul play and an intensive police investigation. Sources said Manjunath had gone to sea on a fishing trip along with a []
Pyari, Lynda and Malavika strike in their 3-0 win over Bangladesh, top Group B Fatorda: India signed off the group stage in dominant fashion with a convincing 3-0 win over Bangladesh to top Group B in the SAFF Womens Championship and book a semifinal clash against Bhutan. The Blue Tigresses controlled most of the contest []
The states tourism economy is expanding rapidly, but environmental strain, overcrowding, and infrastructure gaps threaten its long-term sustainability of growth Tourism continues to be a major pillar of Goas economy, drawing millions of visitors to the sun-drenched coastal state each year and accounting for roughly 16.4% of its Gross State Domestic Product. From pristine beaches []
Ahead of World Bicycle Day on June 3, cyclists from Goa share their love for the sport while pointing to narrow roads and poor motorist awareness as persistent safety concerns RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT NETWORK Most of us begin with a few wobbly laps around the neighbourhood as children before cycling becomes second nature. As []
NT Reporter Panaji Some BJP sitting MLAs are facing simmering discontent in their constituencies not from the Opposition, but from ticket aspirants within their own party ahead of the next Assembly elections. Two days ago, former minister and Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral reportedly raised the issue during the BJP core committee meeting. Sources said []
PTI New Delhi India has witnessed a significant rise in obesity and high blood sugar levels among adults, according to findings from the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), pointing to a growing burden of lifestyle-related diseasesin the country. The survey found that 30.7% of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up []
NT Reporter Panaji Internal differences within the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) remained unresolved on Saturday despite party MLA Viresh Borkar attending a meeting convened by the partys Core Executive Committee (CEC) and submitting his clarification on allegations of anti-party activities and other issues. Sources said that no final consensus was reached during the meeting to []
Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat Along the saline margins of the Chapora estuary survives an old Goan winter cowpea locally known as alsande black-eyed pea or Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata. For generations, farmers in Revoda have cultivated this crop on small floodplain farms exposed to tidal influence, salt stress, and seasonal moisture fluctuations. However, almost no []
DR. LUIS DIAS My first introduction to the music of Edward Elgar (1857-1934) must have been in my internship year 1989, my golden year, as I learned so much about music and music-making from American violinist-conductor George Trautwein. He left me two suitcases full of cassettes, among which were many works by Elgar: his violin []
Translated short story from the book: Nimnno Porob Author: Late Devidas Babay Translator: Aditi Budkuley Who is there? Can anyone do it? Khapu was peeved on hearing these concluding remarks of the Sarpanch. He threw a glance over all the heads that had assembled. Everybody was silent, only the Sarpanch spoke The Panchayat will []
Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that around 3,000 clear orders under the Mhaje Ghar Scheme would be distributed across North Goa and South Goa by June 10. He said that the scheme will be implemented through panchayats so as to make the process more accessible and help people obtain their []
Shubman Gill produced a batting masterclass with a majestic century as Gujarat Titans overpowered Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2 to storm into their third Indian Premier League final in five seasons here on Friday. Chasing a daunting 215, GT made short work of the target, reaching 217 for three in 18.4 overs, []
NT Reporter Panaji In a major move to regulate the supply of potable water through private tankers, the Department of Drinking Water (DDW) has made registration mandatory for all water tankers supplying drinking water in the state. A notification issued by Chief Engineer, DDW, V J Bhende states that tanker operators will now have to []
A falling rupee is usually treated as a macroeconomic problem. It raises the cost of imports, worsens inflationary pressures, unsettles investors and dents national pride. But Indias recent experience has produced a curious paradox. The same rupee weakness that creates external stress has also produced a fiscal bonanza for the Union government. The Reserve Bank []
DEEPIKA RATHOD We are getting so many clients with bad lifestyle which has caused a huge impact on their overall health. In todays fast-paced world, where the allure of socialising and peer pressure often lead us away from healthy living, such modern lifestyles are taking a serious toll on health. Increasingly, people are developing conditions []
As Goa celebrates its 40th Statehood Day, the youth share their thoughts on what distresses them about the state today and the change they would like to see One of the biggest changes Ive noticed is how much busier Goa has become over the years. Places that used to be calm now have more traffic []
NT Reporter Sirsaim Sesa Football Academy dismantled Portais Sporting Club 7-0 to clinch the GFA U-16 Girls League title at Sirsaim on Friday. Keren DSouza starred with a brace, while team captain Asma Bandodkar, Skye Fernandes, Shanaica Gonsalves, Analee DCosta and Leticia Monteiro netted a goal each in a dominant display in the final. Skipper []
NT Reporter Fatorda Bangladesh eased past Maldives 4-2 in the SAFF Womens Championship at PJN Stadium, Fatorda on Thursday. Anika Siddiqui handed Bangladesh an early lead in the opening minute before Umehla Marma doubled the advantage in the 34th minute. Maldives fought back through Mariyam Noora and Aminath Fazla, who scored in the 43rd and []
NT Reporter Santa Cruz Womens volleyball in Goa received a major boost as the Goa Womens Volleyball Revival Day 2026 united former stars and budding players in a celebration of the sport atSanta Cruz. Organised by the Goa Masters Women Volleyball Association in collaboration with Santa Barbara Sports Club under the theme From Legends to []
Agencies New Delhi The Indian Under-20 mens team have been drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria and Bangladesh in Group B for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers slated to be held in Tashkent from August 25-September 6. The matches will be held in a centralised single round-robin format. As per the new format of []
Deir al-Balah: Hamas confirmed Wednesday that Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City killed the new leader of its military wing less than two weeks after his predecessor was killed. Hamas said in a statement that Mohammed Odeh died Tuesday along with his wife and two of his children in an airstrike. It came after Israeli Defence []