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Team Goemkarponn Ponda: Arnav Saraf, Advait Balakrishnan, and Ritika Chelluri stole the spotlight at the Radiant State Sub Junior (U15 & U17) Badminton Ranking Tournament, each clinching two titles. The tournament, organised by Radiant Sports Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association, was held at the Indoor Stadium in Ponda. Arnav Saraf emerged victorious in the U15 Boys Doubles alongside Sparsh Kolwalkar, defeating Atharv Sadaye and Shaan C K. He then partnered with Niharika Parwar to win the U15 Mixed Doubles against Sparsh Kolwalkar and Aaryaa Metry. In the U17 category, Advait Balakrishnan showcased excellent form, winning the Boys…

New Delhi: Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence that India and the United States will reach a bilateral trade agreement before the looming August 1 deadline, which could otherwise trigger tariffs of up to 26% on Indian goods. In an interview with Bloomberg TV on Thursday during his visit to London, Goyal said, “I’m always confident,” when asked about the likelihood of a successful outcome. He added that discussions with his American counterparts have been positive and constructive. “I’ve had some wonderful engagement with my friend and colleague from the US,” he noted, referring to US Commerce Secretary…

New Delhi: India’s maritime sector has achieved a major milestone with the average turnaround time for ships at Indian ports dropping from four days to less than one day, outperforming several advanced economies, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced at the Maritime Financing Summit 2025. The minister highlighted that this improvement in efficiency reflects India’s broader maritime ambitions and reforms. He noted a 70% increase in container handling capacity at major ports, alongside a substantial rise in cargo movement through coastal and inland waterways. These advancements, combined with 100% FDI in shipping under the automatic route,…

New Delhi: Violence has flared once again along the Thailand-Cambodia border, reigniting a long-standing dispute centered around a group of ancient Hindu temples. The latest escalation, which occurred on Thursday, marks the most intense outbreak of hostilities in over a decade. Clashes between the two Southeast Asian neighbors left 12 people dead, dozens injured, and triggered the evacuation of around 40,000 Thai civilians from 86 villages near the conflict zone. At the center of the tensions are the Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom temples — centuries-old shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Perched atop a 525-metre cliff in Cambodia’s Dangrek…

New Delhi: India and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at doubling bilateral trade by 2030. Known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the deal was signed in London by India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart, Keir Starmer. The agreement is seen as a major win for both nations, with wide-ranging economic, agricultural, and strategic implications. A key highlight of the agreement is the significant benefit it brings to Indian farmers. Agricultural and processed food…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A heartfelt farewell was accorded to the Governor of Goa, Shri P. S. Sreedharan Pillai, at the Raj Bhavan today before his departure to his hometown. The Governor graced the “Financial Aid Distribution” ceremony held at the New Durbar Hall, where he personally handed out assistance to several beneficiaries. The event witnessed the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri Shripad Y. Naik, Health Minister Shri Vishwajeet Rane, Goa University Vice Chancellor Prof. Harilal B. Menon, Secretary to the Governor Shri Sanjeev C. Gauns Dessai,…

Team Goemkarponn PoORIEM: A months-old flashpoint surrounding the Bhumika Devasthan in Parye appears to be nearing resolution, but not without lingering anger and demands for accountability. The dispute, which had escalated into violent clashes and the filing of criminal cases, has once again stirred public emotion ahead of a crucial court hearing scheduled for Friday. The controversy erupted a few months ago during a temple-related dispute, leading to a four-day standoff between devotees and the police. The situation spiraled into violence with stone-pelting incidents targeting law enforcement. In response, the Goa–Belgaum highway was blocked by protestors, bringing movement in the…