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New Delhi: On the eve of the second Test against England, Indian skipper Shubman Gill made some candid observations about the team’s recent performance, particularly criticising the lower-order batting and calling for greater responsibility from the top-order batters. His remarks come as India trails 0-1 in the Test series, following a disappointing loss in the first match. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Gill highlighted a recurring issue in India’s Test setup. “Our lower-order batting sometimes doesn’t contribute as much as other teams,” he admitted. “It’s something we constantly talk about. When your last five or six batters don’t add…

Curtorim: Novovaddo Sports Club sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament with a hard-fought 1-0 win over United Club of Unjirim in a pre-quarterfinal clash held at St. Alex Church Ground, Curtorim. The tournament is organized by Black Arrow Boys Agxem Sports Club. The match began at a blistering pace, with both teams looking to strike early. United Club of Unjirim’s forward Dawson Sardinha missed two golden opportunities in the 3rd and 6th minutes, capitalizing on errors from Novovaddo’s defense but failing to convert them into goals. Novovaddo soon punished those missed chances.…

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly dismissed rumours of a mid-term leadership change in the state, asserting that he will continue as Chief Minister for the entire five-year term. His remarks come amid ongoing speculation about internal friction within the ruling Congress and growing chatter about a potential power shift involving Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. “Yes, I will [remain Chief Minister]. Why do you have doubts?” Siddaramaiah told reporters on Tuesday, brushing off claims by the BJP and JD(S) that a change in leadership is imminent. “Are they the Congress high command?” he quipped, signalling that only the…

Kolkata: In a significant development in the alleged gangrape of a 24-year-old law student at South Calcutta Law College, fresh medical evidence has surfaced that further implicates the prime accused, Monojit Mishra. A medical examination has reportedly revealed fresh nail scratch marks on Mishra’s body, suggesting the victim fought back during the brutal assault that took place on June 25 inside the security guard’s room on the college campus. “There are visible injuries — scratch marks — on Monojit’s body, which appear recent. These types of injuries typically occur during a physical struggle or when someone tries to resist,” a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has identified over 13,000 bogus beneficiaries under the Dayanand Social Security (DSS) scheme, recovering nearly ₹50 crore in the process, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phaldessai said. Speaking to reporters, Phaldessai said an extensive verification survey revealed widespread irregularities in the flagship social welfare programme. “Either the beneficiary was dead but the scheme payments continued, or the person was residing outside Goa and only visiting occasionally to withdraw the money,” the minister explained. The survey team physically verified addresses and found several cases where ineligible people, including those with incomes above the eligibility limit, continued…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for an ambitious eight-day, five-nation diplomatic tour covering Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia—his longest overseas visit in over a decade. The journey spans two continents and is aimed at strengthening India’s partnerships across the Global South through enhanced cooperation in trade, technology, energy, and multilateral diplomacy. Modi’s visit to Ghana on July 2–3 marks his first-ever bilateral trip to the West African nation and comes at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama. Ghana, one of West Africa’s fastest-growing economies, is a significant trading partner for India, with…

New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the devastating impact of heavy monsoon rains, with 51 people losing their lives and six still missing in just 11 days, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Relentless downpours have triggered landslides, flash floods, and widespread damage, plunging the hill state into chaos and disrupting daily life, infrastructure, and essential services. The SDMA report reveals that 13 houses — including 9 pucca (permanent) and 4 kutcha (temporary) — have been completely destroyed. An additional 35 kutcha houses have sustained partial damage. The fury of the rains has also wiped out…