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Team Goemkarponn Panaji/Porvorim: Social activist Swapnesh Sherlekar today was questioned for over three hours by the Panjim police on Friday in connection with a case related to alleged comments hurting religious sentiments. Sherlekar said he cooperated fully with the investigation as per the High Court’s directive, adding that he showed police a video from his phone but did not hand it over. Several activists gathered outside the police station to show their support for Sherlekar. The FIR was lodged on September 29 based on a complaint by BJP leader Kareena Shirodkar, who alleged that Sherlekar made remarks against…

New Delhi: India has confirmed that US sanctions will not apply to its operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port for the next six months, with the exemption taking effect retrospectively from October 29. The move provides significant relief for India’s long-term investment in the strategic project, which plays a crucial role in connecting India to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan. India had signed a 10-year agreement with Iran last year under which state-run India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) committed an investment of around $370 million to develop and operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar. The port,…

New Delhi: Air India is reportedly seeking a financial infusion of around Rs 10,000 crore ($1.14 billion) from its parent companies, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, to strengthen its operations and overcome recent challenges. The proposed aid aims to support large-scale upgrades across systems, services, and the establishment of in-house engineering and maintenance units. According to reports, the airline’s request comes amid mounting financial strain following the tragic Ahmedabad crash in June and the airspace restrictions imposed after India-Pakistan military tensions earlier this year. These disruptions have significantly impacted operations, with Air India expected to face losses of…

New Delhi:The Supreme Court has directed the chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories, except West Bengal and Telangana, to appear physically before it on November 3 in connection with the ongoing stray dogs case. The court refused to allow virtual participation, emphasizing that the top officials must personally explain why they failed to comply with earlier orders. During the hearing, the bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath dismissed requests from the Solicitor General to exempt the officers from personal attendance, expressing strong disapproval over their inaction. The court noted that despite repeated opportunities, the directions regarding…

New Delhi: India’s youth boxing contingent produced a landmark performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, clinching four gold, two silver, and one bronze medal the country’s best-ever result in the event’s history. The impressive showing made boxing India’s highest medal-winning discipline at the Games and reaffirmed the nation’s rising stature in Asian youth boxing. In the girls’ category, India finished first overall, capturing four golds and one silver. The gold rush began with Khushi Chand (46kg), who defeated China’s Luo Jinxiu 4–1 in a commanding display of skill and control. Ahaana Sharma (50kg) followed…

New Delhi: Goa is set to witness an elite battle of minds as the FIDE World Cup 2025 gets underway with a 206-player field and a prize purse of $2 million. India’s finest GM Gukesh Dommaraju, GM Arjun Erigaisi, and GM R Praggnanandhaa have been handed the top three seedings, marking the nation’s growing dominance in world chess. Notably, every tenth participant in the event is an Indian, highlighting the country’s expanding pool of talent. Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri is the highest-ranked foreign contender, seeded fourth, while two-time former champion Levon Aronian of the United States enters as…

New Delhi: Pakistan has issued a second Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) within five days, a move seen as a precautionary response to India’s ongoing Tri-Services Exercise Trishul 2025. The latest NOTAM, effective from November 1 to 30, restricts airspace over large sections of Pakistan’s southern and coastal regions, signaling heightened military readiness. Intelligence assessments suggest that the announcement points to preparations for possible naval live-firing drills and missile tests in the Arabian Sea, likely from platforms near the Sonmiani range. The move is being interpreted as both a deterrence measure and an indication of growing unease in Islamabad…