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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Snow’s Football Academy (FA) from Raia delivered a commanding performance to clinch the U-17 State Championship title, defeating United Sports Club (USC) of Seraulim 7-0 in the finals of the Goa Football Association tournament held at the Raia Panchayat Ground on Thursday. Snow’s FA took control from the outset, showcasing dominant play and leading 2-0 at halftime. The Colaco trio led the charge, with Wayne and Samuel Colaco netting hat-tricks, while Shaun Colaco added a goal to the tally. Despite a slow start that saw a couple of early misses by Messi Rebello in the 6th and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As Goa marks its 39th Statehood Day, the occasion serves as a proud celebration of the state’s vibrant sporting heritage—one that continues to thrive, thanks to the efforts of the Sesa Football Academy (SFA), a flagship CSR initiative by Vedanta Sesa Goa. Established in 1998, the SFA has played a pivotal role in nurturing young talent from Goa, especially from rural and mining communities, transforming aspiring youth into accomplished sportspersons. Several of India’s footballing stars—such as Denzil Franco, Adil Khan, Pratesh Shirodkar, Glan Martins, Micky Fernandes, Bruno Colaco, Jovel Martins, Godwin Franco, Augustin Fernandes, Rowilson Rodrigues, and…

New Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly acknowledged that Indian missile strikes under Operation Sindoor struck multiple locations inside Pakistan before his military could launch a planned counterattack. Speaking during a visit to Azerbaijan, Mr. Sharif stated that Pakistan’s armed forces were prepared to respond at 4:30 a.m. on the morning of May 10, following Fajr prayers, but India acted first. “On the night of May 9-10, we had decided to respond in a measured manner to India’s aggression. Our forces were fully ready to act at 4:30 a.m. But before that hour arrived, India launched BrahMos missile…

New Delh: India has called on Bangladesh to conduct inclusive, free, and fair elections at the earliest opportunity to reflect the genuine will of its people. The statement came following Bangladeshi interim leader Muhammad Yunus’s announcement that elections will be held between December 2025 and June 30, 2026. Yunus has pledged not to remain in power beyond this period. Addressing the issue during a weekly briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India’s consistent stance. “Bangladesh needs to ascertain the will and mandate of the people by holding an inclusive, fair, and free election at an early date,”…

New Delh: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed disappointment with the Colombian government over its response to India’s Operation Sindoor, firmly stating that there can be “no equivalence” between India and Pakistan when it comes to terrorism. Speaking during a press conference in Colombia on Thursday (local time), Tharoor criticized Bogotá’s earlier expression of condolences over Pakistani casualties following India’s retaliatory strikes on May 7, rather than acknowledging the victims of terrorism in India. Tharoor’s comments came as part of a broader outreach campaign, with his delegation visiting Panama, Guyana, and Colombia to present India’s perspective on terrorism and counter Pakistan’s…

New Delh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has made a bold statement regarding India’s military capability, asserting that during the 1971 war, India had the strength to divide Pakistan into not just two, but four separate parts. Reflecting on the events of that conflict—which led to the creation of Bangladesh—Singh remarked that the outcome was only a glimpse of India’s true military potential. “When our Indian Navy was mobilized in 1971, Pakistan was divided into two. If the Navy had shown its full strength during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan would have been split into four parts by now,” he stated. The Defence…

New Delh: In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and the heightened security operations under Operation Sindoor, Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism-dependent economy has taken a significant hit. Responding to these challenges, the Centre has outlined five key focus areas aimed at reviving tourism and supporting local livelihoods, according to top government sources. This initiative comes amid repeated appeals from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for central assistance to stabilize the region’s fortunes. The first area of focus is strategic promotion and public reassurance. The government plans to launch a widespread campaign involving celebrities, influencers, and…