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Mumbai: Torrential rains lashed Mumbai for the second consecutive day, bringing the city to a halt with road, rail and air transport severely disrupted, and nearly 500 people evacuated from rising riverbanks. The city recorded close to 300 mm of rain in just 24 hours, prompting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to warn that the next 48 hours remain “critical.” A ‘yellow alert’ for heavy rainfall continues across Mumbai and its suburbs, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The downpour left several key areas — Borivali, Andheri, Sion, Dadar and Chembur — submerged, with waterlogging reported at Hindmata, Andheri Subway, sections…

New Delhi: Russia has strongly backed its energy partnership with India, asserting that oil trade between the two nations will continue to expand despite fresh US tariffs and Western sanctions. The statement follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose additional duties of up to 50% on Indian goods, alleging that New Delhi is indirectly supporting Moscow’s war in Ukraine by purchasing Russian crude. Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin dismissed the US measures as “unjustified and unilateral,” saying India remains a trusted strategic partner. “If Indian goods face difficulties entering the US market, the Russian market is always…

The National Sports Governance Bill has become an Act after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the landmark legislation that promises to revamp India’s sports administration. New Delhi: The National Sports Governance Bill has officially become law after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the landmark legislation aimed at overhauling India’s sports administration. A Gazette notification issued by the central government confirmed that the Act received Presidential assent on August 18, 2025. “The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 18th August, 2025 and is hereby published for general information The National Sports…

New Delhi: The return of Shubman Gill as India’s new T20I vice-captain has created a selection dilemma for the team management, with either Sanju Samson or Abhishek Sharma likely to make way. Gill, who had a standout IPL 2025 season as the second-highest run-scorer, is expected to reclaim his position at the top of the order. His promotion to vice-captaincy signals a long-term leadership role, as he is already India’s ODI deputy and recently impressed while leading the Test side in England. India’s opening pair against England earlier this year was Samson and Abhishek. While Abhishek excelled and climbed to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s U-14 boys and girls shone on the second day of the 10th Mini U-14 National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship at Karnail Singh Stadium, with the girls storming into the semi-finals and the boys advancing to the pre-quarterfinals. The boys put up two strong performances. In their first match against Lakshadweep, Goa restricted the opposition to 20 for 2 in 6 overs, with Naitik Kannur and Prathmesh Naik striking early. Chasing a modest target, Goa reached 21 for 1 in just 3 overs, with Naitik and Satvir Shirodkar remaining unbeaten to secure a 7-wicket win. In their…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: Students of Don Bosco College, Panjim, took part in the vibrant celebrations of Malar Bonderam, Goa’s oldest flag festival, during a field trip organised by the Department of English on August 16, 2025. The initiative aimed to deepen the understanding of performance studies and regional folklore among FY BA English students. The festival began with Bonderam GED Talks, a lecture series highlighting Goa’s cultural heritage. Dr. Aaron Lobo, marine conservation scientist, spoke on “Building Resilience: Ensuring Goa’s promise for fish, curry and rice lives on.” Dr. Glenis Mendonca, Associate Professor at Carmel College, Nuvem, shared insights into…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: The YMCA Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, has reached its decisive stage with several top seeds storming into the finals across categories. The week-long championship is being organised by YMCA Panjim under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association. In the Under-13 Boys semifinals, Ruhaan Shaikh defeated Ishaan Colaso 3-1, while Vedant Wagle registered a similar 3-1 win over Yuvaan Sanke, setting up a much-anticipated title clash. The Under-15 Boys section will see top seed Chandan Caro face second seed Dhruva Kamat in a high-voltage final. Chandan blanked Ishaan Colaso 3-0…