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Team Goemkarponn Betalbatim: A sensational hat-trick by Kanaya Govenkar propelled St. Anthony Marna Siolim into the quarterfinals of the 4th Betalbatim Villagers Cup, as they trounced St. Anthony Club Colva 6-2 in a high-scoring encounter at the Panchayat ground in Betalbatim. St. Anthony Colva opened the scoring early in the 3rd minute through Shawn Thattazhi, giving his side a promising start. However, their momentum was disrupted in the 24th minute when Kabir Khan inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, bringing the score to 1-1. Marna Siolim seized the opportunity and took the lead just before the half-time…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Football Association (GFA) successfully conducted a series of referee training and development programs aimed at strengthening officiating standards in the state. These initiatives were held at the PJN Stadium, Fatorda, across June, July, and August 2025. On August 2nd and 3rd, 2025, the GFA organized three key courses — the Referees Refresher Course, the Match Commissioner Course, and the Referee Assessors Course. The Refresher Course, conducted on August 3rd, saw participation from 50 referees, while the Assessors Course on August 2nd had 25 attendees. These sessions were led under the guidance of Mr. Constancio P.…

New Delhi: Amid rising uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL), the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has scheduled a crucial meeting with the CEOs of eight ISL clubs on August 7 in New Delhi to address growing concerns about the league’s direction and operational clarity. The meeting comes in response to a formal communication sent by eight of the league’s franchises expressing alarm over the current status of Indian football and the indefinite postponement of the upcoming ISL season. The clubs flagged their inability to plan effectively in the absence of structured engagement with either the AIFF or…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday assured the house to clear remaining 6906 claims of Forest Right by 31st March 2026. Leader Of Opposition Yuri Alemao raised the issue to give justice to communities. Stressing on to clear the Forest Right Claims, Yuri Alemao said that the process should be streamlined and give justice to the people. “Department’s long-term vision for the tribal community is loaded with good intentions, but on the ground, it appears more symbolic than substantive. Only 2398 claims out of 10,346 Forest Rights are approved, while 6906 claims remain pending. Around 1039…

New Delhi: Following the Supreme Court’s sharp remarks against Rahul Gandhi over his past comments on the Indian Army, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a blistering attack on the Congress leader, calling him a “certified anti-national” and accusing him of working to “weaken India and strengthen China.” The Supreme Court on Monday stayed proceedings against Gandhi in a Lucknow court regarding his 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra remarks, but censured him, saying that if he is a true Indian, he wouldn’t make such statements about the Army. Citing the apex court’s observations, BJP leaders intensified their offensive, accusing Gandhi of…

New Delhi: As the United States under Donald Trump intensifies trade pressure on countries like India, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Monday called for a just and multipolar global order, rejecting the idea of a world dominated by a handful of powerful nations. Speaking at the BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival in the national capital, Jaishankar said, “We live in complicated and uncertain times. Our collective desire is to see a fair and representative global order — not one dominated by a few. That quest is often articulated as political or economic rebalancing.” His remarks come at a critical…

Jammu: As Jammu and Kashmir marks six years since the abrogation of Article 370, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sought to temper growing speculation about possible political developments, asserting that no major announcement should be expected on August 5. In a social media post on Monday, Abdullah said he remains hopeful about a “positive” move for Jammu and Kashmir during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament—but not immediately. His comments come amid increasing calls for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. “I’ve heard every possible permutation and combination about what to expect in J&K tomorrow (August 5),…