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Team Goemkarponn BAINA/VASCO: In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves across Goa, a family in Baina was brutally attacked during a midnight armed dacoity. Seven masked assailants, armed with iron and aluminium rods, stormed the seventh-floor flat of the Nayak family at Chamundi Arcade, violently assaulting the occupants before fleeing with cash, gold ornaments and silver utensils. The attackers broke open the backside window grills around 2:30 am, forced their way into the bedroom and began assaulting the family members. Owner Sagar Nayak, already recovering from injuries in a previous incident, suffered severe head injuries after being…

New Delhi: India’s Test captain Shubman Gill is facing a race against time to be fit for the second Test in Guwahati, with his participation remaining highly uncertain due to a neck injury sustained during the first match in Kolkata. Gill will not travel with the squad on Wednesday, and medical assessments over the next two days will determine whether he can take the field in the upcoming fixture. The injury occurred on the second day at Eden Gardens, adding to the strain of an intense playing schedule over recent months. His workload had already raised questions, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government today sought additional time to file its reply in the ongoing petition challenging the reservation process for the upcoming Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections. The High Court granted the state time until November 25 to submit its affidavit. During the hearing, the petitioners urged the Court to restrain the State Election Commission (SEC) from announcing the ZP election schedule until the government files its reply. Responding to these concerns, the Advocate General assured the Court that the SEC would not declare the election dates before November 25. The matter has been posted for…

New Delhi: India’s chances of reaching the World Test Championship Final have tightened considerably after their recent loss in Kolkata. With three defeats and a draw already in the 2025–2027 cycle, the team has secured only four wins from eight matches, placing them fourth with a points percentage of 54.17, which is well below the typical qualification range. Previous editions show that teams generally need a percentage between 64 and 68 to enter the final, leaving India with little margin for error in their remaining fixtures. They are scheduled to play South Africa at home in Guwahati, followed…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) held its 45th Board Meeting at Porvorim, focusing on key initiatives aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation across the state. The meeting reviewed progress on Biodiversity Heritage Sites, strengthening of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs), and preparations for the Goa State Biodiversity Conservation Awards 2025. A major outcome of the meeting was the approval of the Goa State Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan, which will now be taken forward through consultations with MLAs and Heads of Departments to ensure effective implementation at all levels. The Board also approved the onboarding of…

New Delhi: Top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, long considered one of the most dangerous leaders of the CPI Maoist and linked to more than two dozen deadly attacks, has been killed in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitharamaraju district. The operation unfolded early in the morning at the Maredumilli forest area, a region known for Maoist hideouts near the tri-junction of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. Security personnel have so far spotted at least six bodies, and the search operation continues. According to officials, the exchange of fire took place between 6 am and 7 am. A…

New Delhi: India has responded to the death sentence handed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal, stating that it remains committed to the welfare and stability of the Bangladeshi people. The tribunal found Hasina guilty on three charges related to alleged crimes against humanity, including incitement, ordering killings and failing to prevent violence during last year’s student-led uprising that led to the fall of her government. In its official statement, India acknowledged the ruling and underlined its continued engagement with Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that New Delhi will…