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New Delhi: Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 to retain the IFA Shield title, with Samir Zeljkovic scoring the decisive goal in a fiercely contested Kolkata Derby at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Bosnian midfielder Zeljkovic struck in the 45th minute to secure Mohun Bagan’s 22nd IFA Shield title. The victory also completed a memorable season for the Mariners, who won both the Calcutta Football League (CFL) and the IFA Shield for the first time since 1976. The decisive moment arrived just before half-time when Zeljkovic controlled a chipped pass from Sahal Abdul Samad on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa suffered a narrow 14 run defeat against Pondicherry in their opening match of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite Under-19 tournament at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Goa bowled out Pondicherry for 214 in 48.4 overs. However, Goa’s batting lineup was dismissed for 200 in 47.4 overs while chasing a target of 215. Goa endured a difficult start to their chase, losing three wickets for just 29 runs. Captain Aaradhya Goyal led the recovery with a fighting 41, building partnerships to keep his team in contention. Afrid…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Aryan Narvekar has been appointed captain of the Goa Under-23 men’s cricket team for the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy Elite, with the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) announcing a 17 member squad for the tournament. Narvekar will lead a squad featuring a mix of young cricketers looking to represent Goa in the prestigious age group competition. The team includes Shaantanu Nevagi, Sarthak Bhike, Aman Dhooper, Dishank Misquin, Jeevan Kumar Chittem, Anuj Yadav, Shiven Borkar, Rudresh Sharma, Fardin Khan, Rahul Vishwakarma, Pundalik Naik, Deep Kasvankar, Piyush Devidas, Atharv Bhandari, Devan Kumar Chittem and Yash Gadekar. The selection marks an…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Padre Conceicao College of Engineering (PCCE), Verna, emerged champions of the Goa University Inter Collegiate Men’s Tennis Championship 2026-27 after defeating Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, 2-1 in an exciting final at the Fatorda Sports Complex tennis courts in Margao on October 6 and 7. PCCE secured the title through a strong team performance, with Punit Fadte playing a crucial role in the singles and deciding doubles matches. The Verna-based college started the final on a winning note as Fadte defeated Dhruv Birje of Don Bosco College of Engineering 6-1 in the first singles. Don Bosco…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court has sought a detailed explanation from the Goa government over its proposal to acquire land occupied by an unauthorised statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Headland Sada, Vasco, questioning why the authorities are considering a purchase instead of acting on an existing order to clear the site. During the proceedings, the court expressed serious reservations about the administration’s approach and observed that there appeared, at the preliminary stage, to be a “conspiracy to violate the order”. It also questioned whether public money could legitimately be spent to acquire property in circumstances involving an alleged…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Supreme Court has overturned a 2025 High Court ruling linked to the recruitment of a Weightlifting Coach (Grade IV) in Goa, directing a fresh hearing after finding that candidate Vaishnavi S. Ugadekar was not given an opportunity to participate in the earlier proceedings. The apex court has instructed the High Court of Bombay at Goa to bring Ugadekar on record as a party and reconsider the dispute after hearing both candidates competing for the post. The legal dispute originated during the Goa government’s recruitment process for the coaching position. Ugadekar raised objections regarding the fairness of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has backed the Next-Generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, highlighting their focus on improving ease of doing business through simplified compliance, technology-driven processes and a trust-based tax administration. Sawant attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers, state finance ministers and senior officials. Sharing his views on the meeting, Sawant said the outcomes of the discussions carry forward the Next-Gen GST reform agenda, with a clear emphasis on making the tax…