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New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that while the impact of British and French colonialism is often highlighted in history, the influence of what he called “political Islam” on India’s civilisation and faith has largely been ignored. Speaking at an event in Gorakhpur marking the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), he claimed that this ideological force had dealt one of the strongest blows to Sanatan Dharma. Addressing the ‘Vichar-Parivar Kutumb Sneh Milan’ and ‘Deepotsav Se Rashtrotsav’ programmes, the Chief Minister said that great warriors like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Guru Gobind…

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a reward of USD 25,000 for the India U-17 women’s football team following their historic qualification for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup. The Young Tigresses booked their place in the continental tournament for the first time after impressive wins over Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in Bishkek last week. India topped Group G with six points, defeating both opponents 2–1 to secure qualification for the tournament scheduled to be held in China next year. This marks a major milestone in Indian women’s football, as the U-17 team has never…

New Delhi: India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has brushed aside suggestions of rustiness in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after their underwhelming returns in the opening ODI against Australia in Perth. Both senior players failed to make an impact as India suffered a seven-wicket defeat in a rain-hit contest. Rohit, who opened the innings with Shubman Gill, managed only 8 runs off 14 balls, while Kohli was dismissed for a rare 8-ball duck his first zero in an ODI in Australia. Persistent rain interruptions made batting conditions difficult, disrupting momentum and plans throughout the innings. Speaking ahead of…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: FC Goa are preparing for their biggest test yet in the AFC Champions League Two as they take on Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Nassr FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Wednesday. The Indian Super League (ISL) side will be eager to open their points tally after suffering back-to-back defeats in their opening two Group D fixtures. The Gaurs began their campaign with a 0–2 loss to Iraq’s Al-Zawraa despite a spirited showing and several scoring opportunities created by Dejan Drazic and Javier Siverio. Their second outing ended in another narrow defeat to FC Istiklol…

New Delhi: The Government of India has formally recognised the extraordinary bravery of six officers who played key roles in the highly strategic Operation Sindoor, conferring upon them the Vir Chakra for their exceptional courage and leadership. The operation, executed jointly by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, demonstrated India’s evolving counter-terrorism approach marked by precision, coordination, and technological prowess. Colonel Koshank Lamba of the 302 Medium Regiment received the Vir Chakra for his outstanding leadership and flawless execution of a first-of-its-kind air mobilisation of specialised equipment on short notice. His actions ensured the seamless and covert…

South Goa MP Seeks Probe into Alleged CEC-Minister Breakfast Meeting Team Goemkarponn VASCO: South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes has called for an independent investigation into allegations of a private breakfast meeting reportedly held between members of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) and a minister in connection with the ongoing tiger reserve issue. Addressing the media in Vasco on Wednesday, Fernandes said that if the reports were true, such an interaction would be “highly unethical” and would undermine the credibility and impartiality of the CEC’s assessment. “The CEC is expected to function with complete neutrality. Any private engagement with a…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of BBA (Travel and Tourism) at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, hosted its national-level event “X’plorateur 2025” on September 26 and 27 to mark World Tourism Day. Centred around the UNWTO theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” and the college’s own vision “A Regenerative Vision for Goa,” the two-day event aimed to inspire students to reimagine tourism in ways that preserve and rejuvenate Goa’s cultural and natural heritage. The inaugural ceremony featured college dignitaries and Chief Guest Pifran Fernandes, Owner of Tree House Goa. The opening programme included vibrant cultural performances, the launch of a thematic…