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Team Goemkarponn ST CRUZ: A question of jurisdiction has emerged concerning two of Goa’s major sports facilities — the Athletic Stadium at Cujira and the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium at Goa University — after a local panchayat member claimed they fall under the authority of the Santa Cruz Village Panchayat. In a letter addressed to concerned government authorities, Inacio Domnic Pereira, an elected Panch member of the Santa Cruz Village Panchayat, asserted that both stadiums are located within the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz Panchayat and form part of the Santa Cruz Assembly Constituency. Currently, the Athletic Stadium is…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has granted a temporary reprieve to certain West Bengal teachers whose appointments were annulled over recruitment irregularities in 2016, allowing only those deemed ‘untainted’ to continue teaching until a fresh recruitment drive concludes. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has mandated that the Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) must initiate the advertisement for this new recruitment by May 31 and complete the entire selection process by December 31 to prevent disruption in students’ education. This relief specifically covers assistant teachers of Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12, whose names are not implicated in the irregularities…

New Delhi: In a match that epitomized the unpredictable thrill of the IPL, Delhi Capitals edged past Rajasthan Royals in the first Super Over of IPL 2025, thanks to Mitchell Starc’s clutch bowling and a composed chase by KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs. The Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed a nail-biting finish as DC defended nine runs off the final over and then dominated the one-over eliminator to solidify their playoff credentials. Delhi Capitals, posting 188/5 after Axar Patel and Stubbs accelerated late, seemed destined for defeat when RR needed just nine runs off the final over. Enter Starc, who delivered…

New Delhi: The cricketing world is abuzz with news of significant changes in the Indian cricket team’s coaching staff following a disappointing tour of Australia. The loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which highlighted India’s recent struggles in Test cricket, has led to bold decisions by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar and fielding coach T Dilip have been relieved of their duties, marking a crucial reshuffle ahead of India’s upcoming tour of England. At the heart of these changes is the BCCI’s determination to rectify the team’s performance, especially in away Tests. Abhishek…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and streamlining administrative processes, the Goa government has made it mandatory to furnish a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card for all applications related to the issuance and renewal of registrations, licences, permissions, and similar approvals across all government departments and associated bodies. A circular issued by the state finance department on April 11 outlines that this requirement will be applicable under all Acts and rules implemented by various government departments, public sector undertakings, local bodies, and autonomous institutions. For documents that do not require renewal, the PAN card details…

New Delhi: India is strategically positioning itself to broaden trade partnerships with countries that propose balanced and mutually beneficial free trade agreements, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Central to this approach is the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a transformative initiative designed to boost connectivity and trade flows between Asia, the Middle East, and Western regions. Currently, India is engaged in negotiations for free trade agreements (FTAs) with key partners, notably the European Union and Oman. These efforts are complemented by ongoing discussions aimed at finalizing the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement with the United States by…

New Delhi: A pivotal gathering of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s senior leadership took place at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in New Delhi, focusing on the party’s organisational elections and strategic leadership planning. This high-level meeting aimed to chart the course for upcoming changes in both national and state party hierarchies. Top BJP leaders present at the meeting included Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP’s National General Secretary (Organisation), BL Santosh. Central to their discussions was the forthcoming election for the BJP’s National President, with party insiders indicating that an official announcement regarding the electoral…