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New Delhi: In a stunning admission that has sparked fresh debate across diplomatic and military circles, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has revealed that his country requested a ceasefire with India following missile strikes on two critical air bases during Operation Sindoor, launched by India in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. Appearing on a Pakistani news show, Dar confirmed that India struck the highly sensitive Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi and PAF Base Rafiqui in Shorkot, Punjab, in the early hours of May 8. These strikes, part of a broader counter-terror…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: Goa’s Aarush Pawaskar brought joy to the home crowd with a nail-biting victory on the opening day of the main draw at the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub-Junior (U-15 & U-17) Ranking Badminton Tournament 2025, currently underway at the Multipurpose Stadium, Peddem in Mapusa. In a pulsating Boys U-17 Singles Round of 64 encounter, Aarush displayed nerves of steel to edge past Manku Taku of Andhra Pradesh in a tightly contested three-game thriller. The Goan youngster won the match 21-14, 9-21, 21-19, becoming the only local shuttler to progress on a day when many Goan hopefuls exited despite…

Team Goemkarponn Curtorim: Bhatti Sports Club booked their spot in the finals of the Silver Jubilee Cup 2025 inter-ward football tournament after edging past host team SC Virabhat 4-2 in a nail-biting tiebreaker on Wednesday. The tournament is being organized by Sporting Club Virabhat and played at the St. Alex Church Ground, Curtorim. The closely contested semifinal saw both teams locked in a goalless draw at full time, despite several scoring opportunities. SC Virabhat had an early chance to take the lead in the 10th minute when Floydon Fernandes’ powerful shot rattled the crossbar, narrowly missing the net. Bhatti SC…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant step towards positioning Goa as a leading innovation and startup hub, the Startup and IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITEC), Government of Goa, is set to host the Goa Market Access Expo 2025 on June 20, 2025. The event will begin at 3:30 PM at the Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt, Bambolim, and is being held as part of the Goa Open Innovation Challenge 2025. The Expo will bring together over 100 promising startups that offer tech-driven solutions in key sectors such as tourism, waste management, agriculture,…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: In a landmark operational feat, Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Pvt Ltd (DMTPL), the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) operator at Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), has created a new record by loading 30,581 metric tonnes (MT) of iron ore pellets within a 24-hour window. The cargo was loaded onto the vessel MV Vishva Chetna, which docked at Berth No. X on the evening of June 16. The vessel is scheduled to carry a total consignment of 67,500 MT of iron ore pellets meant for Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Pvt Ltd (MRPPL). Commenting on the achievement, MPA Chairman Dr. N Vimodkumar…

Team Goemkarponn Margao, June 20, 2025 — The 2027 Goa Assembly elections could turn into a family affair for the Alemaos, one of Salcete’s most storied political dynasties. With four members of the extended Alemao clan likely to contest from key constituencies, Goan politics may witness a rare case of both dynasty consolidation and potential internal competition. Former Chief Minister and seasoned Benaulim strongman Churchill Alemao has announced he will once again seek a mandate from his traditional bastion. But what makes this race intriguing is that his nephew Warren Alemao, son of Churchill’s brother, has reportedly begun parallel political…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure safe and hygienic food practices across the state, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Goa, conducted a re-inspection drive in Salcete taluka on June 17 to verify compliance by food business operators (FBOs) previously issued notices for deficiencies. During the inspection, Janta Hotel located on Old Railway Road was found to have rectified most of the earlier shortcomings. However, officials observed the use of colour in one of the food items, which is not permitted. The Food Business Operator (FBO) was instructed to discard the coloured food product immediately…