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New Delhi: India A wrapped up a confident showing in the first unofficial Test against England Lions, with their top-order batters showcasing fine form on a benign pitch in a match that ended in a draw. On a batting-friendly surface, all of India A’s top four — Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Dhruv Jurel, and Nitish Kumar Reddy — scored half-centuries, preparing themselves well for the upcoming red-ball challenges. In response to the Lions’ formidable 587 in the first innings, India A managed 557, with Sarfaraz Khan and Karun Nair standing out. In the second innings, India A reached 241/2 in…

New Delhi: As the much-anticipated IPL 2025 final approaches, the stage is set for a thrilling clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Both teams have shown exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament, making this final an exciting encounter for cricket fans across the country. RCB secured their spot in the final after a commanding victory over PBKS in Qualifier 1, where they won by 8 wickets in a dominant performance. Led by the experienced Virat Kohli, who has amassed 614 runs this season at an impressive average, and supported by…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Sao Jose de Areal emerged as champions of the 1st All 3-a-Side Junior Football Tournament, edging out hosts Black Arrow Boys Agxem Curtorim 3-2 in a dramatic tiebreaker during the final held at Four Junction Ground, Agxem Curtorim. The tournament, organized by Black Arrow Boys, saw participation from 16 teams across Goa and highlighted the growing enthusiasm for grassroots football in the state. The final match was a closely contested battle, with both teams showing tremendous skill and determination. Ultimately, Sao Jose de Areal held their nerve in the shootout to secure the title. Elner of Sao…

New Delhi: India’s chess sensation and reigning world champion D Gukesh delivered a stunning performance at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, defeating Norwegian legend and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in a classical game for the first time in his career. The 19-year-old’s historic win in the sixth round set social media ablaze — not just for the result, but also for Carlsen’s visibly emotional reaction. After the dramatic loss on his home turf in Stavanger, Carlsen was seen slamming the board and storming out of the playing hall, a moment that quickly went viral online. While many criticized the…

New Delhi: A high-profile diplomatic showdown is unfolding in Washington as two rival delegations from India and Pakistan find themselves in the U.S. capital at the same time. Leading the Indian side is senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, while Bilawal Bhutto Zardari heads the Pakistani delegation. Both teams are engaging U.S. lawmakers, think tanks, and media to present their narratives, with India focusing on exposing Pakistan’s links to terrorism in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. Tharoor’s team arrived in Washington after a diplomatic outreach tour covering Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil. The mission is part of a larger Indian effort…

New Delhi: The central government will launch the UMEED portal (Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development) on June 6 as part of its efforts to modernize and streamline the registration of Waqf properties. The initiative follows the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which received presidential assent from President Droupadi Murmu on April 5 after being passed in both Houses of Parliament amid heated debates. The portal mandates registration of all Waqf properties within six months, with comprehensive details such as dimensions and geo-tagged locations. Properties registered in a woman’s name cannot be declared as Waqf, and the…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Virus of Fear” a konkani drama penned by Mr.  Shyam Gaonkar was released at the hands of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant at Khedekar Hall in Sankhali. Others present were Siddhi Prabhu, Chairperson of Sankhali Municipal Council, President of Goa Konkani Academy, Dr.  Purnanand Chari, Well known writer, Mr. Zilu Gaonkar, Prof. Deepraj Satordekar, Prof.  Anil Vernekar and and others graced the occasion.  Addressing the book reliese ceremony the Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant expressed the need of creation of rich konkani  literature. He said that there is a need to record the different formats available in…