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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded India’s women’s cricket team for their historic triumph in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, marking the nation’s first-ever victory in the tournament. Speaking at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 in Delhi, PM Modi said, “This event is related to science. But first, I will talk about India’s spectacular victory in cricket. All of India is overjoyed with the success of its cricket team. This is India’s first Women’s World Cup. I congratulate our women’s cricket team. We are proud of you. Your success will inspire…

New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked a historic achievement on Sunday by successfully launching its heaviest communication satellite on an Indian-made rocket. The CMS-03 satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, was placed into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) aboard the 43.5-metre-tall LVM3-M5 rocket, popularly known as ‘Bahubali’ for its heavy-lift capabilities. The launch took place at 5:26 pm from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan congratulated ISRO for the milestone, praising the country’s growing expertise and innovation in space technology.…

New Delhi: Former US President Donald Trump has emphasized the need for the United States to resume nuclear weapons testing, citing ongoing tests by countries including Pakistan, Russia, China, and North Korea. Speaking to CBS News, Trump argued that the US must maintain parity with other “powerful” nations conducting nuclear experiments. “Russia’s testing and China’s testing, but they don’t talk about it. We’re an open society. We have to talk about it because otherwise, you people are going to report. They don’t have reporters writing about it,” Trump said. He further noted that North Korea and Pakistan have…

New Delhi: In a historic moment for Indian cricket, the national women’s team created history by winning their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday night. The triumph sparked nationwide celebrations, with BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announcing a Rs 51 crore reward for the players and support staff, hailing it as a “monumental achievement that will elevate Indian women’s cricket to new heights.” IPL chairman Arun Dhumal lauded the team’s feat, drawing comparisons with India’s iconic 1983 men’s World Cup triumph. “What the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue saw a marginal decline in October 2025, dropping by three per cent compared to the same month last year, even as cumulative collections for the financial year continue to show an upward trend. According to data released by the Union Finance Ministry, Goa recorded ₹545 crore in GST revenue this October, which is ₹14 crore less than the ₹559 crore collected in October 2024. The fall comes despite the onset of the festive and tourism season, traditionally expected to boost trade and consumption. However, officials noted that the monthly…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Union Ministry of Mines has initiated a Critical Mineral Assessment Programme (CMAP) in North Goa to explore vanadium, scandium, and other vital minerals found in the lateritic rocks of the Upse block. The programme aims to identify potential zones rich in critical minerals essential for India’s fast-growing clean energy, electric mobility, and advanced technology sectors. According to the Ministry, the global demand for critical minerals such as lithium, vanadium, scandium, cobalt, and rare earth elements (REEs) has surged due to the worldwide transition toward renewable energy, electric vehicles, and high-performance materials. To meet this rising…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Top seed Ayansh Sanke and third seed Anav Kannekar sealed their places in the Boys U11 Singles final, while Amaira Dhumatker and Komal Kothari set up a thrilling clash in the Girls U11 Singles at the State Badminton Ranking Tournament 2025, organized by Sunlite Sports and Cultural Club in aegis with the Goa Badminton Association (GBA) and the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji. In the semi finals on Sunday, Ayansh downed Suven Sawant 21-10, 21-16, while Anav overcame Viaan Redkar in straight games, 23-21, 21-13. In the girls’ section, top…