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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Minister for Arts and Culture Ramesh Tawadkar has assured that within the next two years, Canacona will be free of electricity, water supply and road-related issues. Speaking at the inauguration of the beautified heritage Peepal tree with a newly constructed pedd at Ponsulem, Tawadkar said, “Once these basic amenities are secured, we will work to ensure that no one in Canacona is left disappointed or neglected. Our next goal will be to revive agriculture by bringing the fallow paddy fields in Chaudi’s ‘ker’ area back under cultivation. We are committed to making Canacona prosperous.” As part…

New Delhi: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday projected India’s economic growth at 6.5 per cent for FY26, down from its earlier forecast of 7 per cent, citing the impact of US tariffs on Indian exports as a key concern for the second half of the fiscal year. Despite a strong 7.8 per cent GDP growth in Q1, supported by robust consumption and government spending, the additional tariffs are expected to weigh on exports, reducing growth prospects in FY26 and FY27. The ADB’s September 2025 Asian Development Outlook (ADO) noted that resilient domestic demand and robust services exports…

New Delhi: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed his delight as para javelin thrower Sumit Antil clinched gold on the newly-laid Mondo track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the World Para Athletics Championships. Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist, said he would love to compete on the top-notch surface in New Delhi. A few months ago, Chopra had requested the Union Sports Ministry to install a Mondo track in India, highlighting that it would help athletes train better for international competitions. “I am extremely happy that the Mondo track has been laid here because internationally we have…

New Delhi: The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 began on a historic note as the opening match between India and Sri Lanka drew a record 22,843 spectators in Guwahati on Wednesday, marking the highest-ever attendance for a group-stage fixture in any ICC women’s event. This surpassed the previous record of 15,935 set during India’s game against Pakistan at last year’s Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai. India started their campaign on a high, defeating Sri Lanka by 59 runs, leveraging home advantage and strong recent form. The opening ceremony paid tribute to Assam’s legendary singer, the late…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: Madhukar Parab, 70, a resident of Mumbai, died after being crushed under a tanker in Sancoale. Parab was riding as a pillion on a bike driven by Akash Pawar when they were struck by a speeding tanker while on their way to Vasco. The duo had just visited a relative, Rakesh Gadpalye, near MES College for lunch. The tanker driver fled the scene following the accident. Parab, grievously injured, was rushed to Chicalim Cottage Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Verna police have registered a case and are conducting further investigations.

Team Goemkarponn MAINA: In a major breakthrough, Maina Curtorim Police have busted an interstate mobile phone robbery racket with the arrest of two individuals from Davorlim. Authorities recovered 15 stolen mobile phones during the operation. According to PI Maina Curtorim, the accused were involved in stealing mobile phones from the Maina Curtorim and Calangute areas. Investigations revealed that the stolen devices were later being sold in Karnataka. The two suspects are currently in police custody, and further investigations are ongoing to identify any additional accomplices and recover more stolen property. This operation highlights the growing efforts of Goa Police…

re. New Delhi: India captain Sunil Chhetri has rejoined the national men’s football team in Bengaluru as preparations intensify for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Singapore next month. Chhetri was joined by his Bengaluru FC teammates Rahul Bheke and Roshan Singh Naorem, bringing the total number of players in camp to 28. Head coach Khalid Jamil had initially named 30 probables, but early days of the camp were disrupted due to club-versus-country conflicts. The camp, which began on September 20, initially saw only 18 players report, with 14 including Chhetri held back by clubs such as Bengaluru FC, East…