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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo on Tuesday ruled out any cabinet reshuffle in Goa before the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Assembly, stating that any decision regarding his induction would be taken by the BJP’s top leadership. “There will be no cabinet changes before the Monsoon Session,” Lobo told reporters. “My induction into the cabinet, if it happens, will be decided by the BJP High Command, the Chief Minister, and the State BJP President. It’s not something for me to demand or speculate on.” Lobo’s remarks come a day after he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in…

Team Goemkarponn Belagavi: The Kusmali bridge on the Belagavi–Chorla road near Jamboti has been opened for light vehicular traffic, with two-wheelers and cars now permitted to use the route. However, heavy vehicles remain barred from crossing, with authorities saying the restriction will continue until further notice to ensure safety. The bridge is a crucial link for commuters travelling between Belagavi and Goa via the Chorla ghat section. Traffic on this busy route had been disrupted since June 10, after a temporary diversion over the Malaprabha River near the old Kusmalli bridge partially caved in. The damage was caused by a…

New Delhi: India head into the second Test against England at Edgbaston facing a series of selection dilemmas, particularly regarding the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah and the team’s lower-order balance. After a frustrating five-wicket loss in the opening Test at Headingley—despite solid performances with the bat—the pressure is on the team management to get their combination right to level the series. The top and middle order—comprising KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant—is expected to remain unchanged. While there have been murmurs about replacing Sudharsan with Karun Nair at No. 3, dropping the youngster after just…

New Delhi: India’s teenage chess sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has become the country’s highest-ranked player following his remarkable victory at the UzChess Cup Masters in Croatia. The 19-year-old grandmaster, however, remains unfazed by the new milestone, saying he prefers to focus on performance rather than numbers. Praggnanandhaa sealed the title with a brilliant win over home favourite Nodirbek Abdusattorov, playing with the Black pieces on the final day. The victory pushed his live FIDE rating to 2778.3, narrowly edging past World Championship runner-up D Gukesh (2776.6) and former No.1 Arjun Erigaisi (2775.7). In the global standings, Praggnanandhaa now sits 4th in…

New Delhi: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has issued a strong message to the Indian team ahead of their must-win second Test against England at Edgbaston, urging Shubman Gill’s side to respond with intent and urgency following their five-wicket defeat in the series opener at Headingley. Despite dominating large portions of the first Test, India faltered on the final day as England successfully chased down a challenging target, drawing first blood in the five-match ICC World Test Championship series. The loss has intensified the pressure on India, with the second Test now becoming a pivotal moment in the contest…

New Delhi: In a major push to combat air pollution, the Delhi government has implemented a ban on dispensing fuel to ‘end-of-life’ vehicles starting today. Under this new rule, petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles over 10 years old will no longer be allowed to refuel at any petrol pump in the capital. This move targets one of the primary contributors to Delhi’s air pollution—vehicles—which, according to a 2024 report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), are responsible for over 51% of local emissions. The enforcement, backed by the Commission for Air Quality Management’s Statutory…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Sporting Club Davorlim emerged victorious in commanding fashion as they defeated St Anthony’s Sports Club, Assolda, 4-1 in the final of the 19th Super Soccer Inter-Village Football Tournament. The tournament, organized by the United Club of Benaulim, was played at the St John de Baptista football ground in Benaulim. Davorlim dominated the match from start to finish, with their aggressive and coordinated play leaving little room for Assolda to recover. The first goal came in the 15th minute when Assolda’s Samuel Peixoto, in an attempt to clear a shot by Milton Colaco, inadvertently put the ball into…