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Team Goemkarponn Benaulim: Betalbatim Sports Club clinched the prestigious Benaulim Villagers Cup in a thrilling final against Navelim Sporting Club, winning 7-6 in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout after a dramatic 2-2 draw in regulation time. The electrifying match, played before a packed crowd at the St. John the Baptist Panchayat ground in Benaulim, was a showcase of passion, resilience, and footballing drama. Navelim took an early lead in the 17th minute when their talisman Ronaldo Pereira calmly converted a penalty. Betalbatim responded strongly, and in the 30th minute, a free-kick by Dickson Rogtao led to an own goal by Navelim’s…

Team Goemkarponn RAIA: Veteran striker Succor Fernandes emerged as the match-winner for St. Anthony Assolda, scoring a dramatic injury-time goal to edge past Peddem Bomm Sporting Club 2-1 and book a spot in the quarterfinals of the 52nd Custodio Memorial Football Tournament. The prestigious tournament is being organised by Raia Sporting Club and is underway at the Raia Panchayat Ground. The thrilling pre-quarterfinal clash turned into a north vs. south faceoff, with Peddem Bomm SC from North Goa taking on South Goa’s St. Anthony Assolda in front of an enthusiastic crowd of over 1,000 spectators. The first half remained goalless,…

New Delhi: In a significant ruling that touches on the boundaries of free speech and patriotism, the Allahabad High Court has held that merely expressing support for Pakistan, without any reference to India or its sovereignty, does not constitute a criminal offence under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The verdict was delivered by Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal while hearing a bail plea filed by 18-year-old Riyaz, who had been booked for an Instagram story that read: “Chahe jo ho jai support to bas… Pakistan ka karenge” (“Whatever happens, we will support only… Pakistan”). Riyaz was charged…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: People’s High School, one of Goa’s most respected educational institutions, is all set to celebrate its 90th anniversary with a year-long celebration beginning December 9, 2025, and culminating on the same date in 2026. Founded in 1936 by visionary patriot and educationist Shri Manguesh Fondu Surlacar, the school has been a beacon of inclusive and value-driven education for generations of Goans. Coincidentally, the school’s foundation day also marks the birthday of Shri Jagdish Surlacar, Shri Manguesh’s son, who carried forward his father’s legacy with great passion and foresight. Over the decades, the Surlacar family’s contribution to education…

Team Goemkarponn NEW DELHI: In a significant step toward global inclusion and accessibility, the brochure for the International Purple Fest Goa 2025 was officially released at the United Nations House in New Delhi on July 12. The event was led by Shombi Sharp, United Nations Resident Coordinator for India, and attended by key dignitaries including Subhash Phaldessai, Minister for Social Welfare, Government of Goa; Praveen Ambastha, Deputy Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities; and Guruprasad Pawaskar, Goa State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. Scheduled to be held in Goa from October 9 to 12, the 2025 edition of the Purple Fest…

MUMBAI: Elon Musk’s Tesla is finally rolling into India, with the electric vehicle (EV) giant officially teasing its long-anticipated debut this month. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Tesla dropped a sleek teaser featuring a city skyline with the words “India” and “July 2025,” signaling the brand’s entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets. The company’s first showroom in India will open on July 15 in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) — a prime business district and home to several luxury brands. The announcement has sent waves of excitement through the Indian auto community and…

SRINAGAR: In a bold and dramatic act of defiance, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah scaled the wall of the historic Martyrs’ Graveyard (Mazar-e-Shuhada) in Srinagar on Monday morning after being barred by authorities from participating in the traditional July 13 commemorations. The move came a day after the administration, led by the Lieutenant Governor, denied permission for the Martyrs’ Day observance and placed several political leaders under house arrest. Accompanied by other National Conference leaders, Abdullah drove to the graveyard, resisted attempts by police to stop him, climbed over a locked gate, and offered fatiha (prayers) to…