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New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s digital infrastructure, tech giant Google is set to invest $6 billion in a 1 GW data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking one of the largest data centre projects in Asia. This strategic investment forms part of a broader $7.9 billion commitment from Google and ICT services provider Sify Technologies, significantly enhancing the state’s digital capacity. According to senior officials in the Andhra Pradesh government, the Google facility alone will feature an integrated renewable energy capacity worth $2 billion, reinforcing the state’s vision of building sustainable and energy-efficient infrastructure. In addition to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government is actively considering a ban on the sale of liquor in glass bottles along the state’s coastal belt, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the House. The move is being explored to curb rising cases of tourist injuries caused by broken glass waste on beaches. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte flagged the issue as “serious” and called for stricter discipline among tourists, stressing that public drinking is being treated as a nuisance. He said the deposit refund system will be introduced to encourage proper disposal of bottles. Fines ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹50,000 will be imposed…

New Delhi: Tensions have risen ahead of the final Test between India and England as Indian officials have reportedly raised concerns over the ball selection process, alleging that the home side may be receiving preferential treatment. The red Dukes ball has once again become the center of controversy during this closely fought series. According to a report in The Indian Express, Indian team officials believe that England have repeatedly been allowed to pick the match balls first, including those with a darker shade of red, which are known to swing more than the standard red ones. On multiple occasions, the…

New Delhi: England have confirmed their playing XI for the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval, starting July 31, with a notable absence—Ben Stokes, ruled out due to a shoulder injury. The English all-rounder, who is the series’ leading wicket-taker and scored a century in the last Test at Old Trafford, will miss the decider, dealing a significant blow to the hosts. Reacting to the development, India captain Shubman Gill termed Stokes’ absence a major setback for England. “He’s a big miss for them. Whether with the bat or the ball, Stokes is someone who always makes…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Cumborda Sports Club has secured a spot in the final of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament, organized by Black Arrow Boys Agxem Sports Club, after a hard-fought 3-0 victory over Novowaddo Sports Club via a penalty shootout in the second semifinal played at St. Alex Church Ground, Curtorim. In a fast-paced, end-to-end encounter, both teams showcased attacking football but were unable to break the deadlock, with the score remaining 0-0 at the end of regulation time. The match was eventually decided by a penalty shootout. Cumborda held their nerve in the tiebreaker, converting all three…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The State Junior Basketball Championships 2025, currently underway at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim, have reached an exciting finale stage. Organized by Panjim Basketeers Club under the aegis of the Goa Basketball Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, the tournament serves as a selection platform for the upcoming Junior Nationals in Ludhiana. In the Junior Boys category, DBO Panjim and DBO Fatorda have emerged as the two finalists. DBO Fatorda staged a remarkable comeback in the first semifinal, rallying from an early 6-15 deficit to defeat Sonics in a thrilling 49-42 encounter. Aaron Ponraj…

New Delhi: In a landmark move following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, the Indian government has revived plans to construct the long-awaited 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmir. Originally conceptualised in the 1960s, the project will tap into the hydropower potential of the Chenab River, and marks a major step in India’s strategy to assert its water rights and accelerate infrastructure development in the region. The proposed project will be built near Sidhu village in Ramban district, strategically located between the Baglihar (upstream) and Salal (downstream) hydropower stations. It spans both Ramban and Udhampur districts…