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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has adjourned sine die the hearing of all petitions related to Section 17(2) of the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act, following directions from the Supreme Court. The Court has, however, granted liberty to the petitioners to request a hearing in the future if an exigency arises. The matter pertains to several legal challenges involving Section 17(2), which deals with planning permissions and land use changes. The Supreme Court’s intervention has effectively put a pause on the High Court’s proceedings, pending further developments at the apex court.

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: In a shocking case of animal cruelty, a woman from Pixem Dongri, Vasco, has been booked for allegedly attacking a dog with a knife following a dispute over barking on Tuesday evening The incident reportedly occurred around 5:30 PM on Tuesday evening near the State Bank of India in Pixem Dongri. Francisco D’souza, a 55-year-old resident of the area, filed a complaint stating that his neighbour, Rhea D’souza, repeatedly stabbed his pet dog with a knife , leaving it seriously injured. Based on the complaint, Vasco Police have registered an offence under Section 325 of the Bharatiya…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Prominent industrialist and community leader Paresh Joshi passed away on Wednesday, triggering an outpouring of grief among business and social circles in Goa. Joshi, a well-known figure from Vasco, served as president of the All Goa Petrol Dealers Association for over 30 years. He had also served as the Chairperson of the Mormugao Municipal Council and former vice president Goa kala Academy. He was also instrumental in his role of the Murgao Education Society and was also the former President of Murgao Hindu Samaj. He was recently chosen to lead the Damodar Saptah Utsav Committee for its…

New Delhi: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has strongly defended Team India in the wake of the so-called ‘handshake controversy’ that erupted during the Manchester Test, stating bluntly that it was Ben Stokes’ choice to offer a draw and India had every right to refuse. The incident, which unfolded at the end of the fourth Test match in Manchester, saw Ravindra Jadeja turn down Stokes’ offer to shake hands and settle for a draw. Instead, Jadeja, alongside Washington Sundar, chose to continue batting a decision that divided the cricketing world and sparked massive online debate. Speaking in a video shared on…

Team Goemkarponn Fatorda: The 37th V.M. Salgaocar All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament witnessed thrilling performances as top talents battled it out at the Multipurpose Stadium in Fatorda. Organised by Cortalim Gymkhana under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association, the tournament has already produced several standout moments. In the Under-11 Boys category, Ishaan Colaso and Ashank Dalvi stormed into the finals with commanding wins. Top seed Ishaan was in scintillating form, brushing aside Cladwyn Miranda 3-0 in the quarterfinals and repeating the straight-set dominance with a 3-0 win over Vardhan Verlekar in the semifinals. Ashank Dalvi…

New Delhi: After India’s nail-biting six-run victory over England in the final Test at The Oval, head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed the team’s collective brilliance and resilience, refusing to single out individual players for praise. The win helped India level the five-match Test series 2-2, marking a significant comeback after two consecutive series losses to New Zealand and Australia. Gambhir, who is leading India through a transitional phase with a younger squad, expressed immense pride in the team’s performance. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill and his own coaching guidance, India showed grit and determination to bounce back in the…

New Delhi: India and Russia have reiterated their strong commitment to deepening bilateral defence cooperation, even as tensions rise over U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sanctions on India for continuing crude oil imports from Russia. The reaffirmation came during a high-level meeting between Indian Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, and Russian Deputy Defence Minister Colonel-General Alexander Fomin. The discussions took place in what the Russian Ministry of Defence described as a “warm and friendly atmosphere,” reflecting the long-standing and trusted ties between the two nations. According to the Russian Defence Ministry’s statement, both sides engaged in…