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New Delhi: In a sharp revelation highlighting the deepening military ties between China and Pakistan, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, stated that China provided real-time intelligence and weapon support to Pakistan during the recent Operation Sindoor. Speaking at a defence event on ‘New Age Military Technologies’ organized by FICCI in the national capital, Lt Gen Singh said that while India was engaged with Pakistan on the western front during the May 7-10 conflict, it was essentially facing three adversaries — Pakistan, China, and Turkey. He alleged that China shared live updates…

Team Goemkarponn Sanguem: Supporting the Government of Goa’s inclusive governance drive, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister Shri. Rohan A. Khaunte spearheaded digital inclusion efforts at the Awareness & Benefit Saturation Camp held in Sanguem, as part of the nationwide “Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan” — India’s largest tribal empowerment campaign led by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. As part of the initiative, the Department of ITE&C distributed 22 laptops to meritorious students from Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) communities for the academic year 2023–24, empowering them with tools for…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Goa until July 7. In response to the alert, authorities have suspended all water sports and other tourism-related activities on the state’s beaches as a precautionary measure. The IMD has placed Goa under an orange alert, advising residents and tourists to stay cautious as intense showers are expected to continue over the next few days. Coastal regions, in particular, are likely to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds. The state government has directed local agencies to remain on high…

Team Goemkarponn CHORAO: After more than ten days of repeated failures and frustrating delays, the Betim ferry that had partially sunk at the Chorao jetty was successfully refloated around 10:15 am on Friday, paving the way for its repair and eventual return to service. Officials confirmed the vessel will now be towed to the River Navigation Department (RND) Marine Workshop at Betim for a thorough damage assessment and repairs. A preliminary inspection has found no hole in the bottom of the ferry, raising hopes for a quicker restoration. Authorities said it is expected to be repaired and back in service within…

New Delhi: Italian luxury brand Prada is facing legal heat in India over its ₹1.2 lakh sandals showcased at Milan Fashion Week, which closely resemble traditional Kolhapuri chappals. A PIL filed in the Bombay High Court by IP rights advocate Ganesh Hingmire accuses Prada of cultural appropriation and demands compensation and formal credit for Indian artisans. The petition highlights that Kolhapuri chappals hold Geographical Indication (GI) status and are deeply rooted in Maharashtra and Karnataka’s cultural heritage. Hingmire called Prada’s private acknowledgment of “Indian inspiration” insufficient and demanded a court-supervised partnership with artisan associations for co-branding and revenue sharing. The…

New Delhi: Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth powered his way into the men’s singles quarterfinals of the Canada Open Super 300 tournament with a confident straight-game victory over Wang Po-Wei of Chinese Taipei on Thursday. The 2021 World Championships silver medallist and a crucial part of India’s historic 2022 Thomas Cup-winning squad, Srikanth produced a clinical performance to dispatch the world No. 71 with a 21-19, 21-12 scoreline. Despite a shaky start in the opening game, where he trailed 5-11 at the mid-game interval, Srikanth dug deep to mount a comeback. Leveling the score at 18-all, the world No. 49 held…

New Delhi: India’s young captain Shubman Gill delivered a masterclass in Test batting, hammering a magnificent 269 off 387 balls in the ongoing second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The 24-year-old’s sensational knock, laced with 30 boundaries and 3 sixes, not only helped India post a commanding first-innings total of 587, but also etched his name into the history books with a string of record-breaking feats. Gill’s dominant performance comes on the back of an already impressive 147-run innings in the first Test at Headingley. With two centuries in two Tests, including a towering double hundred, Gill has firmly…