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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…

New Delhi: India’s highly anticipated white-ball tour of Bangladesh — featuring star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — has been effectively cancelled, with strained diplomatic ties between the two nations reportedly prompting the indefinite suspension of the series. Originally scheduled from August 17 to 31, the tour was set to include three ODIs and three T20Is, marking a significant comeback for senior Indian players in limited-overs cricket. However, according to a Cricbuzz report, the series is now off the table for the time being, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) halting all related preparations, including the sale of media…

New Delhi: Indian chess prodigy Gukesh D continues to send shockwaves through the global chess circuit, defeating Magnus Carlsen for the second time in less than a month — this time in the rapid format at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia 2025 tournament in Zagreb. The reigning world champion outclassed the Norwegian great once again, extending his winning streak to five games and taking the sole lead with 10 points at the end of Day 2. Carlsen, meanwhile, is trailing with just six points. The victory further cements Gukesh’s meteoric rise, especially after his stunning classical-format win over Carlsen…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:Residents of Tiswadi and Ponda talukas will experience restricted water supply today due to an electrical failure at the OPA Water Treatment Plant. Executive Engineer Soma Naik of the Department of Drinking Water (DDW) said repair work is in progress to restore normal operations at the facility. Authorities have urged the public to use water sparingly until the supply stabilizes.