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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: This November, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is going beyond the silver screen with the launch of IFFIESTA 2025, a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and live performances. Organisers are transforming the festival into a cultural carnival, blending cinema with India’s rich musical heritage and contemporary creativity. Running from 21st to 24th November 2025 at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Auditorium, IFFIESTA is curated under WAVES Culturals & Concerts and presented in association with Doordarshan, Saregama, MJ Films, and Dilli Gharana. The festival promises an immersive experience, bringing together musicians, artists, and audiences to celebrate India’s…

Kolkata: India were bowled out for 189 on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, taking a slim 30-run lead. South African bowlers made a strong comeback, with Simon Harmer claiming four wickets and Marco Jansen picking up three. KL Rahul top-scored for India with 39 runs off 119 balls, while Shubman Gill retired out due to a neck spasm and did not return to bat in the innings. South Africa’s disciplined bowling performance ensured India could not build a commanding total, setting up an exciting contest as the match heads into the next session.…

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have confirmed the acquisition of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, in a blockbuster trade deal that sees all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja return to Rajasthan Royals after 16 years. Samson, 30, will represent CSK at his existing league fee of INR 18 crore. The move comes as part of a trade agreement in which Jadeja’s fee has been revised from INR 18 crore to INR 14 crore. CSK will also part ways with England all-rounder Sam Curran, who will join Rajasthan Royals at his existing fee of INR 2.4…

New Delhi: India and Russia have set an ambitious target of achieving US$100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, with a special focus on the marine and pharmaceutical sectors. The announcement came during the 26th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) meeting, where both sides reviewed progress in trade and signed a forward-looking cooperation protocol. The meeting, attended by India’s Commerce Ministry officials and Russia’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development Vladimir Ilyichev, highlighted the need to expedite approvals for Indian establishments in Russia. Areas of discussion included a systems-based approach with Russia’s FSVPS in agriculture, time-bound pathways for pharmaceutical registrations, regulatory reliance,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Acting in compliance with Supreme Court directives, Director of Education Shailesh Zingde has asked all school managements across Goa to submit a detailed report on the measures taken to address the presence of stray dogs in and around their institutions. The Directorate has instructed schools to outline the current status of response actions, including safety steps implemented for students, coordination with local authorities, and any pending requirements to manage the issue effectively. All institutions have been directed to submit their reports on or before November 17, 2025.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday linked the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) resounding win in Bihar to potential success in neighbouring West Bengal, saying the political “flow” from Bihar to Bengal mirrors the course of the Ganga. “The river Ganga flows to Bengal via Bihar. And the victory in Bihar, like the river, has paved the way for our victory in Bengal,” PM Modi said during an address at the BJP headquarters in Delhi. The NDA secured 202 of the 243 seats in Bihar, with the BJP emerging as the single-largest party. Modi credited the party workers for…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: The Save Old Goa Action Committee has strongly opposed the proposal to construct a new police station in Old Goa, arguing that the project falls within the UNESCO Buffer Zone surrounding the Basilica of Bom Jesus and could jeopardise its World Heritage Site status. In a letter submitted to the Village Panchayat of Se Old Goa and signed by local residents, the committee called for an immediate halt to all permissions linked to the project. They stressed that no new construction should be allowed until a comprehensive Master Plan for Old Goa is drafted with inputs…