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Team Goemkarponn PONDA: The 6th edition of the Daivadnya Carrom Tournament 2026 was successfully held on July 26 at Daivadnya Hall, Ponda, with more than 85 players participating across different age categories. The tournament was organised by the Akhil Gomantakiya Daivadnya Brahmin Youth Association and Ponda Daivadnya Brahmin Samaj, with support from the Goa Carrom Association. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, highlighting the growing popularity of carrom among players of different age groups. Smt. Sampada Amey Nagvekar, Secretary of AGDBYA, and Mr. Deepak Lotlikar, President of Ponda Daivadnya Samaj, welcomed the guests and participants. The tournament was attended by Mr.…

New Delhi: India successfully conducted a test launch of the Agni 4 medium range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha on August 6, marking another validation of the country’s strategic missile capabilities. The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, which oversees India’s strategic weapons assets. The launch was conducted as part of efforts to assess the missile’s operational and technical performance. According to the Defence Ministry, the test successfully validated all the required operational and technical parameters. The successful launch demonstrated the missile system’s readiness and performance during the…

New Delhi: India and China have agreed to continue addressing outstanding border issues through established diplomatic and military mechanisms, while stressing the importance of maintaining peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control. The understanding came during discussions held in New Delhi under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India China Border Affairs. Both sides reviewed the situation along the LAC and held detailed discussions on boundary delimitation, border management and mechanisms for cooperation across the frontier. The two countries agreed to make continued use of existing channels, including the WMCC and meetings between local military commanders,…

New Delhi: Protesting students in Ranchi have formed an 11 member delegation to negotiate with the Jharkhand government over alleged irregularities in the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission preliminary examination. The delegation was formed a day after the state government invited the protesters for discussions. It includes eight students, a lawyer and two technical experts. The names have been submitted to the Ranchi Sub Divisional Officer, while the government is expected to decide the date and venue for the meeting. The students have been protesting at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium for 13 days under the banner of the JPSC JSSC…

New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has defended the right of Gen Z to raise concerns through protests, saying young people who take to the streets over their grievances should not automatically be labelled anti national. Speaking at a youth conference in Mumbai focused on the role of young people in promoting global unity, Bhagwat described Gen Z as the country’s next generation and emphasised the need for dialogue and a stronger sense of mutual trust. Bhagwat said he would not argue that young people should refrain from protesting. However, he stressed that protests in a democracy should follow established…

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has voiced support for students protesting in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations, calling on governments at every level to listen to students and address problems within the education and recruitment system. During a social media interaction, Gandhi said student protests across the country reflect wider concerns about an education system that he described as unaffordable and oppressive. He stressed that whether a government is led by the Centre, Jharkhand or the Congress, students’ concerns should be heard and meaningful reforms should follow. The Congress, which is part of the ruling alliance…

New Delhi: The Centre has moved to resolve concerns surrounding the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill and is preparing to seek its passage in Parliament next week. Home Minister Amit Shah has taken charge of efforts to address objections raised by political parties and Christian organisations over provisions aimed at tightening the regulation of foreign funding received by NGOs. Shah held discussions with several stakeholders, including Christian organisations that had expressed concerns about the proposed changes. He also met Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma at Parliament House, following which the Chief Minister described the discussion as positive. He said assurances had…