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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Government has launched an AI powered WhatsApp chatbot aimed at making government services easier and more convenient for citizens. The initiative has been introduced by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications in collaboration with Goa Electronics Limited. The new service builds on the AI chatbot already available on the Goa Online portal and brings its features to WhatsApp, allowing citizens to access services through a platform they already use regularly. Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte said the Goa Online portal has recorded more than 21 lakh service requests and has over…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa has launched the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026, a statewide technology and innovation programme involving students from 71 educational institutions across the state. The initiative is being led by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications in collaboration with the Directorate of Higher Education. The programme aims to give students practical experience in using technology and innovative ideas to address real-world challenges, including public service delivery. It also seeks to strengthen skills linked to Goa’s growing digital economy and encourage students to explore entrepreneurship. Launching the campaign, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant urged young…

New Delhi: India made a strong start to Day 5 of the Asian Games 2026, adding two medals to their tally while facing disappointment in the men’s 10m air pistol event. Naorem Roshibina Devi secured the silver medal in the women’s 60kg wushu category after a hard fought final against China’s Xiaoyu Zhang. The result marked Roshibina’s third consecutive Asian Games podium finish, underlining her consistency on the continental stage. India also opened the day with a bronze medal in rowing. Satnam Singh and Salman Khan finished on the podium in the men’s double sculls event, giving the Indian…

New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly defended the team’s T20I setup, insisting that a few poor performances should not lead to sudden changes in the playing XI. Gambhir revealed that dropping Sanju Samson during India’s T20I series in England was one of the most difficult decisions of his coaching career. Samson had been named Player of the Tournament during India’s T20 World Cup triumph, but was left out after the opening match to make room for teenage batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was in impressive form. Gambhir said the decision kept him awake that night, but explained that…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa held Vidarbha to a draw in the All India Under 16 J.Y. Lele Invitational Cricket Tournament at the Infipro Sports Academy Ground in Baroda, with Vidarbha securing the result on the basis of their first innings lead. After Goa were bowled out for 108 in their opening innings, Vidarbha finished the first day at 177 for four, gaining a 69 run advantage. Goa fought back on the second day as they dismissed Vidarbha for 233 in 62.2 overs. Arjun Mahajan top scored for Vidarbha with 89, while Shaurya Jain remained unbeaten on eight. Mrunal Naik led…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Vaishnavi Satarkar scored twice for Government College, Quepem against Dhempe College, Miramar on Day 2 of the Goa University Inter Collegiate Football Championship 2026 27 for Women. Satarkar played a key role in her team’s attacking effort, finding the net twice to help Government College, Quepem make their mark in the university championship. The tournament features women’s football teams from colleges across Goa, with the participating sides competing for honours in the 2026 27 season.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Pragya Audi, Amaira Dhumatker, Mohammad Umar and Ateendra Gaonkar advanced to the quarterfinals on the opening day of the Radiant State Ranking Badminton Tournament at the Multipurpose Stadium in Ponda. The tournament is being organised by Radiant Sports Club in association with the Goa Badminton Association and Sports Authority of Goa, with several young players making their mark across the Under 15 singles events. In the Girls’ Singles Under 15 Round of 16, top seed Pragya Audi made a strong start with a dominant 15 3, 15 1 victory over Purvi Pai Vernekar. Seventh seed Komal Kothari…