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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Oxford Cricket Club, Goa produced a dominant performance to lift the Late Rajan Bhai Angane Under 16 Memorial Cup, defeating Aim Cricket Academy Sawantwadi A by six wickets in the final played at Boarding Ground, Malvan. A superb innings from Yashraj Kalaskar proved decisive as Oxford comfortably chased down the target to secure the title. After winning the toss, Oxford opted to field first and managed to restrict Sawantwadi to a moderate total. Aim Cricket Academy began cautiously before Sahil Metri injected momentum into the innings with a brisk 40 off 32 balls. In the middle order,…

New Delhi: A fresh political confrontation has erupted after Raghav Chadha was removed as deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha, prompting criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said the decision to remove Chadha from the leadership role was an internal matter of the AAP, but alleged that preventing him from speaking in the House was unjustified. He criticised Arvind Kejriwal, accusing the party’s national convener of being insecure and unable to tolerate capable leaders within his own organisation. Sachdeva also reacted to speculation that Chadha might consider joining the BJP,…

New Delhi: India has inducted its third indigenous nuclear powered submarine, INS Aridhaman, into the naval fleet, significantly strengthening the country’s underwater strategic capabilities. The vessel, whose name translates to “destroyer of enemies,” represents a major technological achievement due to the complexity involved in designing and building nuclear powered submarines. Part of the Arihant-class submarine, the 7,000 tonne submarine has been built with about ninety percent indigenous technology. Powered by a nuclear reactor, it can operate underwater for long durations without the need to surface for refuelling, giving it a major operational advantage. The submarine is capable of reaching underwater…

New Delhi: A new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz has begun to see limited use by commercial vessels, potentially offering relief to global shipping that has faced disruptions in the strategically vital waterway. The alternative path runs through Oman’s territorial waters and avoids both the traditional international shipping lane and the recently controlled route through Iranian waters. Data from Automatic Identification System tracking and remote sensing analysis shows that at least four large vessels have recently used this route while transporting oil, liquefied natural gas and other cargo. The ships travelled within Oman’s maritime limits after entering the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju has extended warm Easter greetings to the people of Goa, especially the Christian community, emphasizing the festival’s message of hope, renewal, and peace. In his message, the Governor said, “The celebration of Easter commemorates the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Apostle of Peace, on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter is a sacred festival that symbolizes hope, renewal, and the triumph of life over adversity. It reminds us of the values of compassion, forgiveness, and faith, which are essential in building a harmonious and inclusive society.” He urged the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: His Eminence Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, along with Auxiliary Bishop Most Rev. Simião Fernandes, extended warm Easter greetings to the people of Goa, calling on the community to spread hope, joy, and service. In his Easter message, the Archbishop described the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as the triumph of light over darkness and hope over despair. He highlighted that in a world often divided by conflict, Easter is an opportunity to act as catalysts of peace. “As we celebrate the New Life brought by the Risen Lord, I urge everyone to reach out to the marginalized…

New Delhi: The Election Commission has issued firm directions to senior administrative and police officials in West Bengal to ensure that the upcoming elections are conducted in a completely free, fair and transparent manner. During a high level review meeting, officials across the state were instructed to guarantee that voters are able to exercise their democratic rights without fear, pressure or interference. Top authorities including the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Kolkata Police Commissioner, divisional commissioners, senior police officers and district magistrates were directed to maintain strict vigilance throughout the polling process. The Commission emphasised that the election environment…