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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: In a push towards community well-being and accessible healthcare, Porvorim Rising, in collaboration with RG Hospital and GKB High-Tech Lenses, organised a day-long Mega Health Camp at the Socorro Panchayat Hall, drawing over 400 plus residents from Socorro and surrounding areas. The camp was inaugurated by Rohan A. Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, and MLA of Porvorim, in the presence of Sonia Pednekar, Sarpanch of Socorro, Sapnil Chodankar, Sarpanch of Penha de França, Ms. Kavita Naik, Zilla Panchayat Member and Subhash Salkar and other dignitaries. Minister Khaunte highlighted the importance of prioritizing health…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant boost to public health infrastructure, three water kiosks have been inaugurated at major transit hubs in Goa—Tivim Railway Station, Margao Railway Station, and the Kadamba Bus Stand. The initiative, led by The Social Lab (TSL) and United Way of Mumbai (UWM) with the support of HSBC India, aims to provide free, safe, and 24×7 access to clean drinking water to commuters, transport workers, and the general public. Each kiosk is equipped with advanced filtration systems and designed to reduce single-use plastic consumption while promoting environmental sustainability. The kiosks were inaugurated by Union Minister of…

New Delhi: In a significant move that could reshape the future of Indian football, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey announced that efforts are now officially underway to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup. The Federation is currently in touch with 33 eligible players across the globe, marking a potential turning point in Indian football’s quest to expand its talent pool. A Step Toward Rebuilding Indian Football Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi on Friday, Chaubey addressed the long-standing debate over the exclusion of OCI and PIO (Persons of Indian…

New Delhi: In a breathtaking display of poise, precision, and nerves of steel, 19-year-old Suruchi Singh continued her golden streak on the global stage, clinching her third consecutive individual ISSF World Cup gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Competing in a high-octane final in Munich, Germany on Friday, the young Indian shooter edged past Olympic-level competitors to further cement her status as the rising star of Indian shooting. Suruchi shot a superb 241.9 in the eight-shooter final, narrowly defeating France’s Paris Olympic silver medallist Camille Jedrzejewski (241.7) by just 0.2 points. China’s Yao Qianxuan took the bronze…

New Delhi: In a landmark change set to reshape the way fielders operate near the boundary ropes, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a significant amendment to the rules governing catches made while airborne outside the playing area. The revision, targeting the much-debated “bunny hop” style boundary catches, will be incorporated into the ICC’s playing conditions starting June 17, 2025, and formally integrated into the Marylebone Cricket Club’s (MCC) laws by October 2026. The update comes after growing debate over fielders jumping from beyond the boundary to make multiple touches mid-air before completing a catch inside the field. While…

New Delhi: As South Africa close in on their first-ever ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title at Lord’s, a fresh setback looms for India—not on the field, but at the administrative level. According to a report by the Telegraph UK, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is poised to retain England as the host venue for the next three WTC finals, dealing a blow to India’s long-standing ambition to host the prestigious event. The development comes amid South Africa’s dominant position in the ongoing WTC final against reigning champions Australia. Chasing a target of 282 runs, the Proteas ended Day 3…

New Delhi: Aiden Markram delivered one of the finest innings in South Africa’s cricket history on Friday, etching his name alongside legends like Don Bradman and Michael Clarke with a match-defining century in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 at Lord’s. Markram’s unbeaten 102* off 159 deliveries, studded with 11 elegant boundaries, came under immense pressure in the fourth innings of a gripping Test match against Australia, as South Africa chased a daunting target of 282. Markram not only became the first South African cricketer to score a century in an ICC tournament final, but also joined an…