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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Vehicular traffic along the busy Mapusa–Calangute road was severely affected on Tuesday after a large advertisement board collapsed due to strong gusty winds. The hoarding came crashing down onto the road, halting the movement of vehicles and causing significant disruption, particularly for those heading towards the coastal belt of Calangute. To manage the situation, traffic from Mapusa towards Calangute was diverted at the Nagoa Dream Circle, with vehicles being rerouted via Arpora. Authorities acted swiftly to ease congestion and ensure public safety. No injuries were reported in the incident. Personnel from the traffic police and municipal services…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a surprising turn of events, a cannabis plant was discovered growing near the old excise building in Panaji, leaving both passersby and local shopkeepers stunned. The plant, known for its distinctive serrated leaves, was found growing openly along the roadside, within sight of the busy market area. The unexpected find has raised eyebrows among locals, many of whom expressed shock over its presence in such a public and frequented location. While some speculated that the plant may have sprouted from discarded seeds, others pointed to the lack of regular monitoring and maintenance in public areas. Though…

New Delhi: The impact of the growing diplomatic fallout over “Operation Sindoor” is beginning to show on the ground — and in Turkey’s tourism numbers. According to official Turkish data, Indian tourist arrivals dropped by a significant 24% this May, compared to the same month last year. Last May, Turkey welcomed 41,554 Indian tourists. This year, that number has fallen to just 31,659 — a sharp drop during what is traditionally peak travel season for Indian vacationers. Industry experts and officials attribute this decline directly to widespread calls in India to boycott Turkey following revelations of Ankara’s military support to…

New Delhi: Concerns are mounting in global security circles after the United States revealed that a 400-kilogram stockpile of enriched uranium, previously stored in Iran’s nuclear facilities, is now unaccounted for following recent US airstrikes. The missing stockpile, enriched to 60%, is just short of weapons-grade level (90%) and, according to US Vice President JD Vance, could potentially be used to manufacture up to 10 nuclear bombs. The revelation comes days after a high-stakes American military operation in which B-2 Spirit bombers deployed six 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs on three of Iran’s major nuclear facilities — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.…

New Delhi: A parliamentary committee on transport has summoned top officials from Boeing, along with senior representatives from Indian airlines and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), to address growing concerns over aviation safety and aircraft maintenance in India. The high-level meeting is expected to take place in the first week of July, with the spotlight firmly on the recent crash of an Air India-operated Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Sources have revealed that committee members will undertake a hands-on assessment of Air India’s operations, travelling on the airline despite other available carriers, to directly evaluate aircraft conditions, in-flight safety, and…

Leeds: After spending the past few years adapting to various batting roles, KL Rahul says he’s finally found his comfort zone again — at the top of the order. The Indian opener, who struck a sublime 137 in the second innings of the first Test against England at Headingley, reflected on the joy of returning to a familiar role after a period of constant change. “In the last couple of years, I’d honestly forgotten what my position is,” Rahul admitted during the post-day press conference. “I’ve floated around a lot, taking up different roles — from opening to playing as…

New Delhi: Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra says he is keeping a cool head amid growing expectations of crossing the 90-metre mark in javelin throw, emphasizing that his focus remains firmly on refining his technique and peaking at the right time — especially for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Speaking ahead of the prestigious Golden Spike Athletics meet in Ostrava, the 27-year-old said, “I feel good, but I don’t want to put any pressure on myself for 90m. I’ll try hard, of course, but I’m focusing more on improving my technique. I’ve already crossed 90 metres this…