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Curtorim: Pidadigal Sports Club were crowned champions of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament after defeating Cumborda Sports Club 2-1 in a thrilling final held at St. Alex Church Ground, Curtorim. Organized by the Black Arrow Boys Agxem, the match saw Rywan Fernandes shine for Pidadigal with a brace. He opened the scoring before Roy Fernandes of Cumborda equalized. However, Rywan sealed the win with his second goal in the second half, leading Pidadigal SC to victory. Curtorim MLA and IDC Chairman Reginald Lourenco was the chief guest and handed over the prizes in the presence of ZP…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Yuri Alemao raised the issue of rampant noise pollution in Goa’s coastal belts, particularly in Vagator and Baga, accusing nightclubs and beach shacks of openly defying the High Court and Supreme Court orders. Speaking in the Assembly, Alemao demanded immediate and strict government intervention, stating that the “blatant defiance” of judicial directives has continued unchecked, severely affecting the peace and well-being of local residents. He alleged that despite repeated court rulings and public outcry, the authorities have failed to curb the excessive noise during late-night parties. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, in…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a heated session of the Goa Legislative Assembly, the Opposition launched a scathing attack on the government over an allegedly illegal bungalow and over 50 other structures at the Old Goa heritage site, demanding immediate demolition. The issue sparked chaos in the House as the Opposition rushed to the Well, forcing Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar to adjourn proceedings for 10 minutes. Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao, along with MLAs Rodolfo Fernandes and Vijai Sardesai, demanded action on what they called an “open and blatant violation” at the revered UNESCO World Heritage Site. “If the government is…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed proceedings in a criminal defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, where he had claimed that Chinese troops had occupied 2,000 square kilometres of Indian territory and were “thrashing Indian soldiers” in Arunachal Pradesh. However, the bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice AG Masih delivered a sharp rebuke to the Congress MP, questioning the basis of his statement and suggesting it undermined national interest. The court asked Gandhi how he came to know about the alleged Chinese occupation, saying, “Were…

New Delhi: Tensions are rising between the United States and India as Stephen Miller, a top aide to US President Donald Trump, launched one of the administration’s sharpest criticisms yet of New Delhi — accusing India of undermining US interests by importing Russian oil, imposing high tariffs on American goods, and “cheating” the US immigration system. Speaking on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures”, Miller said it was “astonishing” that India is now nearly on par with China in purchasing Russian crude — a move he claims is helping finance Russia’s war in Ukraine. “What President Trump has said very…

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh continues to battle a relentless monsoon onslaught, with the death toll rising to 179 and massive damage reported across key districts. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) revealed that between June 20 and August 3, the state has witnessed 101 rain-related deaths due to landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, while 78 people died in weather-induced road accidents. The continuous torrential rains have crippled infrastructure, left thousands stranded, and disrupted basic services, especially in the districts of Mandi, Kullu, and Chamba, which have borne the brunt of the devastation. Infrastructure in Ruins As per the SDMA’s latest…

Mumbai: Amid rising protests and emotional appeals from Kolhapur residents over the transfer of elephant Mahadevi, also known as Madhuri, to Gujarat’s Vantara rescue and rehabilitation centre, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified that the state government had no role in the decision. The relocation, he said, was carried out as per court orders, not by any administrative action of the state. “This was not a state government decision,” Fadnavis asserted. “The Bombay High Court ordered the elephant’s relocation due to concerns about her condition. When the order was challenged in the Supreme Court, it was upheld…