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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) Goa has deported nine foreign nationals during May 2026 as part of its continued crackdown on overstaying foreigners, while a fresh enforcement drive in Mandrem on Thursday detected seven more overstayers. According to FRRO Goa, the drive conducted on May 15 in Mandrem led to the detection of five Russian nationals, one Ukrainian national and one South African national allegedly overstaying in the country. Authorities said necessary legal action has been initiated against them. FRRO Goa further stated that the nine foreign nationals deported so far in May 2026 include five…

“For nearly 23 lakh aspirants, NEET is not just another examination. It represents years of sacrifice, relentless coaching schedules, financial strain on families, and enormous emotional pressure. Many students spend two or three years preparing for this one exam, often putting their entire adolescence on hold. When such an examination is cancelled because of paper leaks and institutional failure, the consequences go far beyond inconvenience. It destroys trust, stability, and mental balance. What makes the latest controversy even more disturbing is that this was not unforeseeable. India has witnessed repeated examination leaks, technical failures, and recruitment scams over the past…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Goa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar passed away following a suspected snake bite incident reported from the Karmal Ghat stretch near the Goa–Karnataka border late Thursday night. According to available details, Bhatikar was travelling towards Karnataka when he suddenly fell ill under unclear circumstances. He was first taken to a nearby health facility and later shifted to the Primary Health Centre in Dharbandora via 108 ambulance services for further treatment. However, upon arrival, medical officers examined him and declared him brought dead at around 3:45 am. Sources indicated that he showed critical symptoms, including bluish discolouration of the…

Team Goemkarponn DHARBANDORA: Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar was declared dead at the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Dharbandora, after being brought in by 108 ambulance from the Biodiversity area in Mollem around 3:30 am, officials said. According to PHC medical officer Dr Balakrishna, the patient was examined on arrival but showed no response and was declared dead at 3:45 am. He said Collem Police were informed immediately and the body was sent for postmortem to ascertain the exact cause of death, including whether it was due to a snake bite or other medical reasons. The doctor further noted that the deceased’s…

New Delhi: A new report by the World Health Organization has estimated that nearly 22.1 million excess deaths worldwide were linked to the Covid-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2023, revealing the broader human cost of the global health crisis beyond officially reported Covid fatalities. According to the report, excess deaths refer to the number of fatalities recorded above what would normally be expected during a particular period. These deaths include not only direct Covid infections but also indirect fatalities caused by overwhelmed healthcare systems, delayed medical treatment, reduced emergency care access and disruptions in routine health services. The WHO analysis…

New Delhi: The IPL 2026 playoff battle has intensified dramatically after Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings in a high scoring clash in Dharamsala, dealing a major blow to Punjab’s qualification hopes. Punjab Kings, who were once among the frontrunners this season, have now suffered five consecutive defeats and remain fourth on the points table with 13 points from 12 matches. At the top, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans are level on 16 points from 12 games each, while Sunrisers Hyderabad sit third with 14 points. The latest result has opened a massive opportunity for Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan…

New Delhi: Two time world champion Nikhat Zareen has expressed frustration over the confusion surrounding India’s boxing selection process, describing the past two weeks as “torture” for athletes caught in the middle of the administrative dispute between the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of India. The controversy began after SAI objected to the Boxing Federation’s proposed assessment based selection system following complaints from several boxers. The assessment camp, which was meant to help select squads for this year’s Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, was eventually suspended midway, forcing the federation to return to the traditional trial based…