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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has raised serious concerns over the rapid depletion and pollution of groundwater in Goa, warning that human activities are the main cause behind the crisis. Addressing the issue, the CM pointed out that indiscriminate disposal of garbage, sewage, and plastic into rivers, lakes, and other water bodies is contaminating the state’s water sources. “Today, even fish are found to contain plastic,” he highlighted, emphasizing the severity of the problem. CM Sawant stressed that preventing water pollution is now a critical priority to safeguard public health and the environment. Authorities have been urged…

Dubai: The controversy over the no-handshake incident during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash is gradually settling, with new details emerging about what transpired moments before the toss. According to an ESPNCricinfo report, match referee Andy Pycroft was informed about the ‘no handshake’ protocol between Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha just four minutes before the toss. The message was relayed to Pycroft by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) venue manager, who had received official instructions from the BCCI, cleared by the Indian government. With barely any time left before walking out for the…

Mumbai: Mumbai has once again cemented its status as India’s financial powerhouse, emerging as the country’s ‘Millionaire Capital’ with 1.42 lakh millionaire households, according to the Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report 2025. The report reveals that 0.31% of Indian households — 8.71 lakh families — now have a net worth exceeding ₹8.5 crore (USD 1 million). New Delhi follows Mumbai with 68,200 millionaire households, while Bengaluru stands third with 31,600. At the state level, Maharashtra leads with 1,78,600 millionaire households, underscoring the state’s dominance in finance, business, and industry. Alongside the wealth report, the Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Luxury…

New Delhi: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has welcomed the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) clean chit in the Hindenburg Research case, calling it a vindication of the group’s position. “After an exhaustive investigation, SEBI has reaffirmed what we have always maintained — that the Hindenburg claims were baseless. Transparency and integrity have always defined the Adani Group. We deeply feel the pain of investors who lost money because of this fraudulent and motivated report. Those who spread false narratives owe the nation an apology,” Adani said in a post on X. He added, “Our commitment…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Day 3 of the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Football Championship for Women witnessed dominant performances at both the Goa University Ground and Rosary College Ground. At the Goa University Ground, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, secured a thumping 7-0 win over Goa College of Home Science. Star striker Simran Narvekar led the charge with a stunning hat-trick, scoring in the 2nd, 34th, and 45th minutes. Aparna Dabhale (3’), Saniya Pednekar (8’), Tanvi Parulekar (36’), and Leandra Fernandes (37’) added to the tally. Simran was declared the Best Performer of the match for her outstanding display. In the second…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Share Our Strength, a leading global non-profit, to combat childhood hunger in India. The MoU was signed during NRAI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the 4th Edition of the Indian Restaurant Summit, held in Goa from September 15–17, 2025. This partnership seeks to leverage the collective influence of India’s vast restaurant industry to create sustainable solutions to eradicate child hunger. To commemorate the collaboration, Olive Bar & Kitchen extended its support with a ₹30 lakh donation to Share Our…

Team Goemkarponn Navelim: United Club of Verna (UC Verna) marched into the quarterfinals of the 44th Gold Silver Football Tournament, organised by Navelim Sporting Club at Rosary Church Ground, Navelim, with a convincing 4-2 victory over St Anthony SC Marna Siolim. UC Verna started aggressively, with Roydon Rego almost opening the scoring as early as the second minute, but his effort narrowly missed the target. St Anthony’s Brandon Pereira responded with a powerful shot in the 4th minute that was saved brilliantly. The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when Roydon Rego netted the opener for UC Verna after…