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Team Goemkarponn RIBANDAR: The Cyber Crime Police Station in Ribandar, Goa, has arrested a man in connection with a ₹2.45 crore online investment fraud, in which a Salcete resident was duped by fraudsters posing as stock brokers. According to police, the accused, identified as Sanjay M. Chavan, 45, from Maharashtra, is one of the first-layer account holders in whose bank account ₹13.5 lakh of the defrauded money was deposited. He was arrested on July 6, 2025, after a detailed financial investigation. The case, registered under FIR No. 20/2025, involves sections 318(4), 319(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…

It is almost surreal that in 2025, despite all our technological advances, digitisation, and round-the-clock governance claims, something as basic as the opening of public infrastructure is still beholden to the availability of political dignitaries. This practice is neither new nor unique to Goa, but that does not make it any less unacceptable. Recall the incident from 1983, right here in Goa, when a young IPS officer, Kiran Bedi, serving as Superintendent of Police (Traffic), threw open the Zuari bridge for public use. The bridge was fully complete and awaiting formal inauguration by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Meanwhile, commuters…

Bengaluru: The Indian Racing Festival (IRF), India’s leading city-based motorsport league, just received a major celebrity boost as Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeepa officially announced the launch of his racing team — Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru (KKB) — after acquiring the Bengaluru franchise. Merging the thrill of motorsport with the glamour of cinema, this development marks a powerful crossover that promises to inject both energy and emotion into India’s racing scene. The move also places Sudeepa — one of South India’s most iconic actors — at the forefront of a sporting revolution, adding a new chapter to his already illustrious career. The…

RAIA: Hosts Raia Sporting Club produced a stunning comeback performance to defeat Dramapur SC 5-3 in a goal-laden encounter and secure their place in the quarterfinals of the 52nd Custodio Memorial Football Tournament, played at the Raia Panchayat Ground. The crowd was treated to a pulsating contest as the match saw momentum swing wildly between both sides. Raia drew first blood in the 3rd minute through Garrison Fernandes, who latched onto a loose ball and slotted it past the Dramapur goalkeeper to give the hosts an early lead. Dramapur, however, regrouped and found the equaliser in the 20th minute through…

RAIA: Betalbatim SC booked their spot in the quarterfinals of the 52nd Custodio Memorial Football Tournament with a commanding 2-0 victory over Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda in a thrilling encounter at the Raia Panchayat Ground. Despite intermittent rain showers, over 1,000 enthusiastic fans gathered to witness the high-octane clash. The game lived up to expectations, delivering moments of brilliance, near-misses, and solid team play. The early moments saw Don Bosco Oratory’s Alfred Noronha squander a golden chance in the 6th minute, while Aniston Fernandes of Betalbatim SC came close soon after, firing just wide. Betalbatim took the lead in the…

NEW DELHI: India’s boxing star Sakshi delivered a commanding performance to secure the country’s first gold medal at the second World Boxing Cup, dominating the women’s 54kg final in Astana on Sunday. The 24-year-old two-time youth world champion outclassed USA’s Yosline Perez with a unanimous 5-0 decision, showcasing her trademark aggression, speed, and precision punching. Sakshi’s gold was the highlight of the morning session, where four Indian boxers were in action. Her clinical victory added to India’s impressive medal haul at the tournament, with the country now assured of 11 medals overall. In the first leg of the Cup held…

NEW DELHI: England skipper Ben Stokes has come under fire after attributing his team’s massive 336-run defeat against India at Edgbaston to the nature of the pitch, controversially describing it as resembling a “subcontinent wicket.” His post-match comments have sparked criticism from both fans and cricketing experts, with many accusing the captain of making excuses rather than acknowledging India’s dominant performance. India, led by Shubman Gill, racked up over 1,000 runs across their two innings, levelling the series 1-1 with a historic win at a ground where England had never lost to India before. The visitors’ commanding display exposed England’s…