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New Delhi: Amid rising speculation and internal rumblings within the Karnataka Congress, the party high command has put an end to all chatter about a possible leadership change in the state. Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala, who was dispatched to Bengaluru as the party’s troubleshooter, categorically stated on Tuesday that Siddaramaiah will remain the Chief Minister and that there is no plan to replace him. Surjewala made the announcement during a press briefing, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar—at the center of the leadership debate—seated beside him. Sources within the Congress leadership also confirmed that…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Reacting sharply to the recent acid attack on a minor boy at a bus stand in Dhargal, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo on Monday condemned the incident, calling it a “planned act of revenge” and urged the police to deal with the accused with firm hands. “This was a premeditated attack. Such acts of revengeful thinking have no place in a civilised society,” Lobo said, responding to media queries. He emphasised that while the police cannot be blamed for the crime, they must ensure that a strong message is sent across to prevent such incidents from recurring. “The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a transformation, with the state achieving significant strides in floriculture and vegetable production. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, at the recent Bankers’ Conclave, announced that Goa has drastically cut its floriculture imports by 25%, and is now exporting 10% of its vegetable produce. In the past, Goa relied entirely on imports for its floriculture needs, but today the state has made notable progress in domestic production, further boosting its agricultural output. “Earlier, Goa imported 100% of its floriculture produce. Today, imports are down by 25%, and we are even exporting 10% of vegetables,”…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo on Tuesday ruled out any cabinet reshuffle in Goa before the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Assembly, stating that any decision regarding his induction would be taken by the BJP’s top leadership. “There will be no cabinet changes before the Monsoon Session,” Lobo told reporters. “My induction into the cabinet, if it happens, will be decided by the BJP High Command, the Chief Minister, and the State BJP President. It’s not something for me to demand or speculate on.” Lobo’s remarks come a day after he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in…

Team Goemkarponn Belagavi: The Kusmali bridge on the Belagavi–Chorla road near Jamboti has been opened for light vehicular traffic, with two-wheelers and cars now permitted to use the route. However, heavy vehicles remain barred from crossing, with authorities saying the restriction will continue until further notice to ensure safety. The bridge is a crucial link for commuters travelling between Belagavi and Goa via the Chorla ghat section. Traffic on this busy route had been disrupted since June 10, after a temporary diversion over the Malaprabha River near the old Kusmalli bridge partially caved in. The damage was caused by a…

New Delhi: India head into the second Test against England at Edgbaston facing a series of selection dilemmas, particularly regarding the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah and the team’s lower-order balance. After a frustrating five-wicket loss in the opening Test at Headingley—despite solid performances with the bat—the pressure is on the team management to get their combination right to level the series. The top and middle order—comprising KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant—is expected to remain unchanged. While there have been murmurs about replacing Sudharsan with Karun Nair at No. 3, dropping the youngster after just…

New Delhi: India’s teenage chess sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has become the country’s highest-ranked player following his remarkable victory at the UzChess Cup Masters in Croatia. The 19-year-old grandmaster, however, remains unfazed by the new milestone, saying he prefers to focus on performance rather than numbers. Praggnanandhaa sealed the title with a brilliant win over home favourite Nodirbek Abdusattorov, playing with the Black pieces on the final day. The victory pushed his live FIDE rating to 2778.3, narrowly edging past World Championship runner-up D Gukesh (2776.6) and former No.1 Arjun Erigaisi (2775.7). In the global standings, Praggnanandhaa now sits 4th in…