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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: As many as 165 patients booked their OPD appointments online on the very first day of the launch of the digital registration system at Goa Medical College (GMC), indicating a positive public response to the State government’s push towards patient-friendly healthcare services. The online appointment facility, introduced to streamline OPD services and reduce waiting time, allows patients to schedule visits in advance for the next six working days. The service is currently available for the departments of Medicine, Surgery, Dermatology, ENT and Orthopaedics. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said the strong initial response demonstrated public confidence in digital…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Public anger spilled onto the streets of Porvorim on Wednesday as hundreds of residents staged a protest following the arrest of a local man accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl. Men, women, senior citizens and youth gathered to condemn the incident and demand stringent action against the accused, identified as Basavraj, a neighbour of the victim. Protesters said the incident has shaken the sense of safety in the locality and called for decisive measures to prevent such crimes. According to police, the accused allegedly gained the trust of the minor and sexually exploited her. He is…

New Delhi: Pakistan is reportedly considering invoking the force majeure clause to avoid sanctions from the International Cricket Council if it refuses to play its T20 World Cup match against India on February 15. The provision is generally used to cover unforeseeable circumstances that prevent a contractual obligation from being fulfilled, and the Pakistan Cricket Board is said to be exploring it as a last option. If Pakistan withdraws from the fixture, tournament rules state that India would be awarded two points and the PCB could face heavy financial penalties. According to sources, the board may attempt to justify the…

New Delhi: India all rounder Tilak Varma expressed surprise and gratitude after making an early return from injury, saying he did not expect to be back on the field so soon ahead of the T20 World Cup. The left handed batter thanked the BCCI and the Centre of Excellence for guiding his recovery and helping him regain match fitness in time for the global tournament. Tilak, who featured in India’s warm up victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai, said the atmosphere at the packed DY Patil Stadium filled him with confidence. Hearing the crowd chant his name as he…

New Delhi: The Asian Football Confederation has officially confirmed that India is among the countries bidding to host the prestigious AFC Asian Cup in 2031. The continental governing body listed India along with Australia, Indonesia, Korea and Kuwait as individual bidders, while Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have submitted a joint proposal. The United Arab Emirates, which had earlier shown interest, has withdrawn from the process. In a statement, the AFC said the bidding procedure for the 2031 edition was completed last year and attracted strong participation from across Asia. The confederation also revealed that invitations for the 2035 edition were…

New Delhi: The central government has prevented cyber criminals from stealing Rs 8,189 crore between 2021 and 2025 through timely intervention in more than 23.61 lakh reported cases. The information was shared in the Rajya Sabha by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, who outlined the progress made under the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System. The reporting platform, launched in 2021 under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, allows victims to immediately flag financial frauds so that transactions can be stopped before money is withdrawn. Officials stated that the system has played a crucial role in…

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s decision to personally argue a case before the Supreme Court has generated intense political discussion in the state, with supporters viewing it as a bold stand and critics calling it political theatre. For the first time in India’s legal history, a sitting chief minister appeared as a party in person to challenge the Election Commission, making sharp allegations against the poll body. During the hearing before the Chief Justice of India, Banerjee accused the Election Commission of acting unfairly towards West Bengal. She claimed that lakhs of voters were removed from the…