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New Delhi: The Indian football team is gearing up for a crucial encounter against Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Round 3 qualifiers, with both sides still seeking their first win in the group. The match, set to take place on Tuesday at the newly built Kai Tak Stadium in Kowloon, promises to be a high-pressure clash, especially with all 50,000 tickets reportedly sold out—a new record for Hong Kong football. India, ranked 127th and placed in Pot 1, managed only a draw against Bangladesh in their opening match in March. Similarly, 153rd-ranked Hong Kong, from Pot 2,…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo has strongly opposed the entry of outside taxi aggregators into Goa, emphasizing the need for a transparent and modernized taxi business within the state. Speaking to reporters, Lobo said the local taxi industry must be regulated with clear policies, and all services should be digitized — including fare structures. “I am totally against bringing outside taxi aggregators into Goa. There should be transparency in the taxi business in Goa. Some things should be put in place. Everything should be online, including the market rate for taxis,” Lobo stated. The MLA called on the…

The two-match unofficial Test series between India A and England Lions may have ended in draws, but it offered valuable insights into the form and future prospects of several Indian cricketers. KL Rahul emerged as one of the biggest positives, scoring 167 runs in just two innings, reaffirming his importance ahead of India’s senior team engagements. Karun Nair made a strong case for a national comeback with a superb double century, finishing as the top scorer in the series with 259 runs. Another notable performer was Sarfaraz Khan, who made the most of his lone outing with an impressive 92-run…

New Delhi: In a surprising move, West Indies star cricketer Nicholas Pooran has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 29. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batter, known for his explosive batting and sharp glovework, made the announcement via Instagram, bringing an end to a notable career spanning nearly a decade. “After much thought and reflection, I’ve decided to announce my retirement from international cricket,” Pooran wrote, expressing gratitude for a career that gave him “joy, purpose, and unforgettable memories.” He debuted in 2016 and went on to represent West Indies in 61 ODIs and 106 T20 Internationals, becoming the…

New Delhi: The latest data released by the World Bank has drawn a powerful comparison between India and Pakistan’s efforts to combat poverty, exposing a stark contrast in priorities, governance, and economic direction over the past decade and a half. The data, which analyses poverty in India from 2011-12 to 2022-23 and in Pakistan from 2017-18 to 2020-21, paints two very different pictures. India has witnessed a dramatic reduction in poverty, while Pakistan has seen a concerning rise. These figures are made even more relevant by the current global context: India has recently overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest…

Team Goemkarponn Aldona: St Thomas Higher Secondary School in Aldona marked a proud moment with the launch of upgraded smart classrooms under the Happy School Project, thanks to the generous support of Dr Ashwin Fernandes, a distinguished alumnus and the Founder-President of the PACT Foundation. The initiative represents a full-circle journey for Dr Fernandes, who returned to his roots to support the very institution that shaped his formative years. As part of the transformation, three classrooms were equipped with advanced smart boards, new benches, and underwent complete renovation and painting, creating a more vibrant and modern learning environment. The upgrades…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ) President Rajtilak Naik clarified that the viral video of Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar, filmed inside the casualty ward of Goa Medical College (GMC) on June 7, was not shot by any media personnel. “The footage was recorded by the social media team of Health Minister Vishwajit Rane,” Naik stated, countering accusations against journalists regarding the controversial video.