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New Delhi: Indian men’s hockey team head coach Craig Fulton has taken full accountability for the team’s disappointing performance in the European leg of the FIH Pro League, acknowledging the failure as a wake-up call and vowing to course-correct with a strong showing at the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir. The tournament, scheduled from August 27 to September 7, is now India’s top priority, offering a direct route to the 2026 Men’s Hockey World Cup. India started the Pro League campaign strong, finishing third with 15 points in the home leg in Bhubaneswar. However, the team’s performance nosedived in Europe,…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant clarified that the only obstacle delaying the construction of the Tribal Bhavan is a legal dispute over land ownership. Two Scheduled Tribe (ST) community associations have staked claim to the land allotted for the project, and the matter is currently before the court, he said. “There is a legal issue pertaining to the Tribal Bhavan. Apart from that, there is no other issue as far as the government is concerned,” Dr. Sawant told reporters. The Tribal Bhavan, envisioned as a dedicated facility to support the development and welfare of Goa’s tribal communities,…

New Delhi: For the first time since his surprise announcement to retire from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, Virat Kohli opened up about the emotional decision during a heartfelt appearance at a charity event hosted by Yuvraj Singh’s foundation, YouWeCan. The event was a star-studded affair, attended by cricketing legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Kevin Pietersen, Ravi Shastri, Chris Gayle, Ashish Nehra, and India’s current head coach Gautam Gambhir. Kohli, who shocked the cricketing world by stepping away from red-ball cricket at the age of 36, shared anecdotes, memories, and a touch of humor while reflecting on…

London: Ahead of the third Test against England at Lord’s, India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak addressed growing discussions around fast bowlers’ workload management, clarifying that the strategy is not limited to pace ace Jasprit Bumrah but applies to all bowlers depending on their individual fitness and conditions. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Kotak highlighted the nuances of managing a bowling attack across formats and conditions. “Workload management is not applicable only to Bumrah. Every bowler has different issues and different fitness levels. We can’t apply the same thinking to all,” he said. India’s pace battery for the upcoming Test…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant called for calm among taxi operators amid ongoing concerns over the proposed taxi aggregator app. Assuring that the state government is committed to protecting the interests of both the traditional taxi business and the tourism sector, the CM urged stakeholders not to spread misinformation or confusion. “We want both sectors—taxi operators and tourism—to thrive in Goa. There is no reason for panic or misunderstanding,” Dr. Sawant said, speaking to reporters. The CM added that the government will soon hold a dedicated press briefing to provide complete clarity on the matter. He emphasized…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Office of the Collector & District Magistrate, South Goa, has constituted Bullfight Monitoring Committees across key talukas in response to directives issued in Writ Petition No. 347 of 1996 and Contempt Petition No. 10/2021 on the Prohibition of Bull Fighting/Dhirio in Goa. The committees comprise the respective Mamlatdar, Police Inspector, a designated Veterinary Officer, and local representatives in charge of handling bulls. These teams are tasked with monitoring, coordination, and rapid response in the event of any reported or ongoing bullfight incidents in their jurisdiction. The talukas covered include Margao, Curtorim, Colva, Fatorda, and Cuncolim, among…

New Delhi: In a significant boost to the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities, India has successfully conducted user trials of its indigenously developed Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) system. The trials were carried out from warship INS Kavaratti between June 23 and July 7, marking a major milestone in India’s defence self-reliance journey. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Navy, and the domestic industry partners involved in the system’s development and testing. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), his office said, “The successful induction of this system will boost the striking…