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Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: A meeting between local taxi operators and MLA Michael Lobo turned tense after disagreements surfaced regarding the future of taxi services in the state. Lobo emphasized the need to modernize the industry, stating that “everything should be online,” including transparent market rates for taxi fares. The MLA also reassured operators that no external aggregators would be permitted to operate in the state, a move aimed at protecting local interests. However, taxi operators made it clear that they were not in favor of any aggregator model, whether local or external. Tensions escalated when several taxi owners refused to…

Team Goemkarponn TALEIGAO: A major fire broke out at a mobile phone shop in Taleigao late Monday night, resulting in estimated damages of over ₹15 lakh. Preliminary investigations point to an electrical short circuit as the likely cause. The blaze, which erupted suddenly, quickly consumed the store’s inventory, including mobile phones, accessories, and other electronic equipment. Alert local residents and nearby shopkeepers promptly informed fire services, who responded swiftly and managed to contain the flames before they could spread further. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. Authorities have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the…

New Delhi: Bhatti SC stormed into the next round of the Silver Jubilee Cup 2025 9-a-side Interward Football Tournament, organized by the Sporting Club of Virabhat, with a commanding 5-0 victory over Corjem YC at the St Alex Church ground in Curtorim. The match kicked off with Bhatti SC asserting dominance early on. Ralf Dias opened the scoring in the 10th minute, capitalizing on a precise pass from Macroy Peixoto to give his side a 1-0 lead. The momentum continued as Aaron Dias netted two quick goals in the 15th and 20th minutes, extending the lead to 3-0 by halftime.…

New Delhi: Pakistan has officially acknowledged that India’s precision strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ caused far more damage than initially disclosed. A confidential Pakistani military dossier related to its internal campaign, ‘Operation Bunyan un Marsoos’, has revealed that at least eight more strategic locations were hit by Indian strikes on the intervening night of May 9 and 10—a separate wave from the previously reported May 6–7 offensive. According to the dossier, Indian forces struck infrastructure in Peshawar, Jhang, Hyderabad (Sindh), Gujrat, Gujranwala, Bahawalnagar, Attock, and Chor, inflicting damage on both military and terror-related assets. These eight sites were not listed in…

New Delhi: India A wrapped up a confident showing in the first unofficial Test against England Lions, with their top-order batters showcasing fine form on a benign pitch in a match that ended in a draw. On a batting-friendly surface, all of India A’s top four — Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Dhruv Jurel, and Nitish Kumar Reddy — scored half-centuries, preparing themselves well for the upcoming red-ball challenges. In response to the Lions’ formidable 587 in the first innings, India A managed 557, with Sarfaraz Khan and Karun Nair standing out. In the second innings, India A reached 241/2 in…

New Delhi: As the much-anticipated IPL 2025 final approaches, the stage is set for a thrilling clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Both teams have shown exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament, making this final an exciting encounter for cricket fans across the country. RCB secured their spot in the final after a commanding victory over PBKS in Qualifier 1, where they won by 8 wickets in a dominant performance. Led by the experienced Virat Kohli, who has amassed 614 runs this season at an impressive average, and supported by…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Sao Jose de Areal emerged as champions of the 1st All 3-a-Side Junior Football Tournament, edging out hosts Black Arrow Boys Agxem Curtorim 3-2 in a dramatic tiebreaker during the final held at Four Junction Ground, Agxem Curtorim. The tournament, organized by Black Arrow Boys, saw participation from 16 teams across Goa and highlighted the growing enthusiasm for grassroots football in the state. The final match was a closely contested battle, with both teams showing tremendous skill and determination. Ultimately, Sao Jose de Areal held their nerve in the shootout to secure the title. Elner of Sao…