Human Interest

New PAN Card Applications to Require Mandatory Aadhaar Authentication from July 1, 2025


Starting July 1, 2025, obtaining a new PAN card will require mandatory Aadhaar authentication. This measure aims to streamline the process, enhance security, and reduce fraud by linking Aadhaar with PAN. The step is part of India’s broader push for Digital India, improving the efficiency of financial transactions and ensuring a secure and integrated identity system.

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Goa’s Freedom Fighters Remembered at Aguad Port & Jail Complex on June 18


On June 18, Rohidas Dessai, President of the Goa Freedom Fighters Association, paid tribute to his fellow freedom fighters at the historic Aguad Port & Jail Complex. Family members also visited the site, reconnecting with their legacy through the Aguad Interactive Museum and memorial displays.

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Goa Observes World Blood Donor Day with State-Level Event in Porvorim


A state-level event to mark World Blood Donor Day was held in Porvorim on the theme "Give Blood, Give Hope, Together We Save Lives", organised by the Goa State Blood Transfusion Council and Goa State AIDS Control Society. Health and education leaders attended the function.

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India to Export 150 Locomotives Worth ₹3,000 Crore to Guinea in Landmark Rail Infrastructure Deal


India will export 150 diesel-electric locomotives worth over ₹3,000 crore to Guinea, strengthening bilateral ties and showcasing India's manufacturing expertise in global rail infrastructure development.

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Fifth Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Achal’ Launched by Goa Shipyard Ltd for Indian Coast Guard


Goa Shipyard Ltd has launched Achal, the fifth in a series of eight Fast Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard. Built under the ₹473 crore project, the vessel supports coastal security, local industry, and the Make in India initiative.