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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Parapat, Indonesia: Goa’s motorsport pride, Vaibhav Marathe, has once again roared to victory—this time on the international stage. The three-time National Rally Champion dominated the Sumatera Utara Rally 2025 in North Sumatra, an iconic leg of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), earning a coveted spot to represent India at the championship’s final round in Japan this November. The rally, held against the stunning yet treacherous backdrop of Lake Toba, tested drivers with unpredictable weather, gravel-laden paths, and unforgiving dirt tracks. Vaibhav’s flawless control, fearless pace, and tactical mastery carried him through every stage, ultimately securing…

Team Goemkarponn Assolda: Margao Sports Club were crowned champions of the 17th St. Anthony Festival Cup after defeating United Club of Seraulim 6–5 via a tense tiebreaker in the finals played at the Moll Ground, Assolda. Alfred Noronha gave Margao a dream start by scoring in the 2nd minute, but Seraulim fought back as Prosen Mandal netted the equaliser in the 36th minute. With the score locked at 1–1 at full time, the match was decided through penalties, where Margao SC proved more clinical to lift the prestigious title. The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Curchorem MLA Nilesh…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has unearthed misappropriation of ₹11 lakh in the River Navigation Department, blaming it on the failure of the Head of Department to carry out mandatory cash book checks. The lapse, the audit notes, weakened internal controls and enabled a cashier to make fraudulent entries over a period of three years. According to the CAG report, the department earns revenue from multiple sources, including traffic receipts, workshop fees, jetty and ramp rentals, and RTI fees. The cashier was responsible for issuing receipts, maintaining the subsidiary cash book, transferring entries to the…

New Delhi: With the Asia Cup 2025 set to begin on September 9, India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will undergo a crucial fitness assessment at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on August 11 and 12, according to a Times of India report. The 31-year-old, a key figure in India’s T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy triumphs earlier this year, has been training in Mumbai since mid-July and is expected to play a pivotal role in India’s campaign. The report also mentioned that Shreyas Iyer successfully completed his fitness tests between July 27 and 29. Iyer,…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering asking veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to feature in India A’s upcoming series against Australia A as part of their preparations for the three-match ODI series in Australia starting October 19 in Perth. Rohit and Kohli, who have retired from Tests and T20Is but remain active in ODIs, last played a 50-over match on March 9, 2025, in Dubai against New Zealand during the Champions Trophy final. While speculation has been rife that the duo may retire from ODIs after the Australia tour,…

Chennai: Making history for Indian surfing, Ramesh Budhial clinched the bronze medal in the Open Men’s category at the Asian Surfing Championships in Chennai on Sunday, becoming the first Indian to ever secure a podium finish in the event. Budhial, who also became the first Indian to reach the medal round, scored 12.60 points to take home the bronze. Korea’s Kanoa Heejae struck gold with 15.17 points, while Indonesia’s Pajar Ariyana claimed silver with 14.57 points. In the Open Women’s category, Japan’s Anri Matsuno (14.90 points) took the top spot, edging out compatriot Sumomo Sato (13.70 points) for…

Gujarat: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday hailed the remarkable growth in the Asiatic lion population, calling it an “astounding success” and a global example of wildlife conservation. Speaking on World Lion Day, Yadav announced that the population has risen to 891, a significant leap from 674 in 2020. Highlighting the recovery journey of the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica), Yadav noted that the population has grown from 284 in 1990 to 891 in 2025 — a 32% jump in just five years and more than 70% growth over the past decade. “It is a matter of…