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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief Vijai Sardesai on Friday declared that if he becomes Chief Minister, coal transportation in the state will be stopped “completely,” stressing that the next government must be “anti-coal” and that elections should be fought on this issue. “If I become CM, coal transport in Goa will be stopped. They call it ‘development,’ but it’s nothing more than a coal corridor in the making. The Hosapete–Vasco double tracking isn’t for Goans, it’s for coal, iron ore and steel barons. Goa’s heritage, health and environment cannot be sacrificed at the altar of corporate…

Team Goemkarponn Taleigao: Goa University marked National Sports Day 2025 on September 2, commemorating the birth anniversary of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The celebration began with the garlanding of Major Dhyan Chand’s portrait by Prof. Sunder Dhuri, Registrar of Goa University, followed by the administration of the National Sports Day pledge. Faculty members, students, and staff enthusiastically took part, reaffirming their commitment to the spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline. Adding to the occasion, Goa University inaugurated the Inter-Collegiate Kabaddi Championship for Men and Women, which will run from September 2 to 5, 2025, on the University…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh emerged champions as the Yonex Sunrise West Zone Inter State Badminton Championships 2025 concluded its Team Championships at Campal Indoor Stadium. Maharashtra clinched Men’s Team and Junior Girls’ Team titles, Gujarat edged Maharashtra 3-2 to win the Women’s Team crown, while Chhattisgarh outplayed Maharashtra 2-0 to secure the Junior Boys’ title. Hosts Goa impressed with strong performances, winning bronze medals in Men’s, Women’s and Junior Boys’ events. Organised by the Goa Badminton Association and Sports Authority of Goa, the tournament featured top teams from across the West Zone. The focus now shifts…

Mumbai: Sponsoring the Indian cricket team will now cost more as the BCCI has raised the reserve price for Team India’s lead sponsorship following Dream11’s exit. According to a Cricbuzz report, the new base price is ₹3.5 crore per bilateral match and ₹1.5 crore for multilateral fixtures (ICC/ACC events), up from ₹3.17 crore and ₹1.12 crore, respectively. This move could push sponsorship revenues beyond ₹400 crore. The BCCI has invited bids through an Expression of Interest (IEOI) process. Interested bidders must purchase the IEOI documents by September 12 and submit bids by September 16. The board clarified that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today declared that from this academic year onwards, no school in Goa will be left with only one teacher, with the government set to provide additional staff across the state’s 700 government and aided schools. Highlighting that Goa is at the forefront of implementing the National Education Policy (NEP), Dr. Sawant said the focus is shifting from traditional methods to panch nyandriya (five-sensory) learning, with all schools equipped with computers and teachers trained to deliver innovative education. He emphasized cyber education as a core priority to prepare students as future nation-builders.…

Mumbai: Security has been tightened across Mumbai after the traffic police control room received a WhatsApp threat claiming that 14 terrorists had entered the city with 400 kg of RDX and planted explosives in 34 vehicles. The message also mentioned the name of an organisation called ‘Lashkar-e-Jihadi’, officials said on Friday. The threat comes ahead of Anant Chaturthi, the final day of the Ganesh festival, when lakhs of devotees gather for the grand visarjan processions. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch, along with the ATS and other agencies, has launched a probe to trace the source of the message.…

This roadmap includes the addition of nuclear-powered warships, next-generation battle tanks, hypersonic missiles, stealth bomber drones, AI-powered weapons, and space-based warfare technology to India’s arsenal. New Delhi: In its biggest military upgrade since Independence, the Modi government has approved a 15-year modernisation plan to transform India’s armed forces with cutting-edge technology and billions of dollars in investment. The Defence Ministry’s roadmap includes nuclear-powered warships, next-generation battle tanks, hypersonic missiles, stealth bomber drones, AI-driven weapons, and space-based warfare systems. The Army will induct nearly 1,800 future-ready tanks, 400 light tanks for mountain warfare, 50,000 anti-tank guided missiles, and over 700…