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Manchester: India pacer Mohammed Siraj has lauded England captain Ben Stokes for his lion-hearted performance during the recent Lord’s Test, where Stokes bowled a marathon 24-over spell and picked up three crucial wickets to turn the match in England’s favour. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Siraj said he admired the determination shown by Stokes and related it to his own drive to give 100% for the country. “Bowling 10-over spells in a high-pressure game is no joke. Hats off to him,” Siraj said. “The match was finely balanced, and that effort…

Team Goemkarponn Raia: Calangute Association stormed into the semifinals of the 52nd Custodio Memorial Football Tournament with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Sao Jose de Areal in a quarterfinal clash held at the Raia Panchayat Ground. The tournament is being organized by the Raia Sporting Association. Sao Jose de Areal started the match on an aggressive note, nearly taking the lead in the 4th minute when Mohammad Mansori’s long-range strike narrowly missed the target. Calangute’s Sahil Shaikh came close to opening the scoring in the 6th minute, but his effort sailed just wide. The breakthrough came in the 10th minute,…

New Delhi: As India prepares for the crucial 4th Test against England in Manchester, the spotlight is firmly on the playing XI. Under scrutiny is middle-order batter Karun Nair, who has faced criticism after underwhelming performances during the ongoing tour. With just 131 runs in six innings, including a duck, his place in the team appears uncertain. However, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has come out in support of Nair, urging the selectors to show consistency in selection standards. “Karun hasn’t scored as expected, but he’s a good cricketer and deserves a fair chance,” Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant move to empower Goa’s startup ecosystem, Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Rohan Khaunte, officially launched the Goa Startup Accelerator Program on July 22, 2025. This mentor-driven initiative is aimed at nurturing high-potential startups and supporting them through their growth journey with structured guidance and industry access. The program will be spearheaded by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa. Designed to support a carefully selected cohort of 30 promising startups, the accelerator will include 25 startups registered in Goa and…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Chubby Cheeks Spring Valley High School recently hosted an engaging and insightful awareness session on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act, for its staff members. The programme was facilitated by Ms. Jochele Correia, a student of V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, and saw active participation from 40 staff members, including both teaching and non-teaching personnel. The session aimed to educate attendees on the legal, emotional, and professional implications of sexual harassment in the workplace. Key topics discussed included the definition of unwelcome behaviour, the…

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will phase out its remaining MiG-21 Bison fighter jets by the end of this year, marking the end of an era for the iconic aircraft that has served the nation for over six decades. Currently, only two squadrons of the upgraded MiG-21 Bison variant remain in active service. According to defence sources, the IAF is planning a formal farewell ceremony to honour the aircraft’s long-standing contribution to India’s air defence and its role in pivotal military operations. Originally slated for retirement earlier, the MiG-21s continued flying due to delays in the induction of…

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has called for annual health checkups to be made a legal right for every citizen in India, arguing that preventive healthcare should become a central part of the country’s public health policy. Raising the issue during a Special Mention in the Upper House on Monday, Chadha said that routine health checkups have become a “luxury” affordable only to the rich, while the majority of citizens remain excluded from this vital aspect of healthcare. “Annual health checkups have become a luxury in our country – something only the affluent can…