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Kolkata airport is set for an unprecedented morning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and nearly two dozen chief ministers arriving for Suvendu Adhikari's oath-taking ceremony. The influx of VIP flights, including scheduled and private aircraft, is expected between 9 am and 9:30 am, prompting a Notice to Airmen for potential delays.

Goa's cabinet has greenlit a 10-year state library policy, aiming to boost reading habits across all public, school, and private libraries. The initiative includes upgrading librarian skills, promoting e-libraries, and ensuring competitive exam materials are available. This policy updates the 1993 Goa Library Act and will also introduce 'libraries on wheels' to reach more communities.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that YouTuber Gautam Khattar will be apprehended within two days and brought to the state. An FIR has been registered against Khattar for allegedly making offensive remarks about St. Francis Xavier, sparking widespread anger. Sawant assured that swift action would be taken against anyone disrespecting Goan sentiments.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has denied reports of undergoing an angioplasty procedure. He stated he was in Pune for a routine medical checkup. Ruby Hall Clinic initially issued a statement confirming the procedure. However, the hospital later clarified that Sawant only had a routine checkup and has been discharged. His health parameters are normal.

Zeenat Aman voiced deep concern over Goa's polluted beaches, sharing a TOI report and urging CM Sawant to prioritize environmental protection. Recounting a moving experience at a turtle nesting site, she highlighted the fragility of coastal ecosystems and the threats faced by hatchlings, calling for immediate action to preserve Goa's natural beauty.