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Team Goemkarponn YELLAPUR: A major accident was narrowly averted early Wednesday morning on the Yellapur-Karwar route when a Goa-bound interstate bus from Bengaluru collided with a lorry at Arebail Ghat. Both vehicles skidded dangerously close to the edge of a deep valley, but miraculously, no injuries were reported. The incident occurred on a sharp bend along the forested and hilly stretch of the highway. Eyewitnesses said the collision caused both vehicles to swerve off the road, coming to a precarious halt just short of plunging into the valley below. Local authorities and emergency responders rushed to the spot and managed…

New Delhi: In a historic milestone for India’s space journey, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become the second Indian to travel into space, more than four decades after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma’s iconic mission in 1984. Shukla lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Axiom-4 mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday. The launch, which took place from the legendary Launch Complex 39A—the same site that sent Apollo 11 to the Moon—was briefly delayed due to a last-minute glitch in uploading wind data, but the issue was swiftly resolved, allowing a smooth…

New Delhi: India’s golden boy of athletics, Neeraj Chopra, continued his winning streak with a triumphant debut at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava on Tuesday, securing the top podium finish with a throw of 85.29 metres. Coming off his Paris Diamond League victory on June 20, the double Olympic medalist dominated a strong field of nine competitors at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event. Though the throw was modest by his high standards, it was enough to clinch another title and maintain his momentum this season. This was Neeraj’s first-ever appearance at the Golden Spike meet, a prestigious…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In light of a growing number of drowning cases, North Goa Collector Ankit Yadav has issued strict instructions to Deputy Collectors, mamlatdars, and police officials to intensify enforcement of the ongoing ban on swimming and entry into natural waterbodies, including quarries, rivers, lakes, and ponds. The move follows the June 16 death of police constable Akash Naik, who drowned after jumping into a quarry at Sirsaim in Tivim, a location flagged as high-risk by authorities due to its remote, forested setting. The ban, issued on May 24 under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023,…

Leeds: Shuman Gill’s Test captaincy debut didn’t go as planned, as India slumped to a five-wicket defeat against England in the opening match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley. Despite a few bright moments, the young Indian skipper admitted that missed chances and a lack of lower-order support ultimately cost them the match. India, who had England on the ropes at various points during the Test, let the game slip due to poor fielding, inconsistent bowling support for Jasprit Bumrah, and a fragile tail-end batting display. “I think it was a brilliant Test match overall. We had our chances—we dropped…

Leeds: Following India’s five-wicket defeat to England in the opening Test at Headingley, head coach Gautam Gambhir came out in staunch defence of his largely inexperienced bowling attack, urging critics not to pass judgment too soon. England comfortably chased down a target of 371 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah standing out as the only consistent performer with the ball. Other bowlers failed to make an impact, prompting questions about India’s pace strategy. Gambhir acknowledged the lack of experience beyond Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, describing the situation as akin to “throwing them in the sea” without adequate exposure. “These are early days.…

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed suggestions of local involvement in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, nearly all of them tourists. His remarks come just days after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two locals for allegedly harbouring the three Pakistani terrorists believed to have carried out the massacre. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah reiterated, “There was no local involvement in the Pahalgam attack. The attackers were outsiders—Pakistanis. The two locals arrested may have assisted them under duress, possibly by providing food. Coercion cannot be ruled out. Let the investigation take its…