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New Delhi: India’s chess sensation and reigning world champion D Gukesh delivered a stunning performance at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, defeating Norwegian legend and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in a classical game for the first time in his career. The 19-year-old’s historic win in the sixth round set social media ablaze — not just for the result, but also for Carlsen’s visibly emotional reaction. After the dramatic loss on his home turf in Stavanger, Carlsen was seen slamming the board and storming out of the playing hall, a moment that quickly went viral online. While many criticized the…

New Delhi: A high-profile diplomatic showdown is unfolding in Washington as two rival delegations from India and Pakistan find themselves in the U.S. capital at the same time. Leading the Indian side is senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, while Bilawal Bhutto Zardari heads the Pakistani delegation. Both teams are engaging U.S. lawmakers, think tanks, and media to present their narratives, with India focusing on exposing Pakistan’s links to terrorism in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. Tharoor’s team arrived in Washington after a diplomatic outreach tour covering Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil. The mission is part of a larger Indian effort…

New Delhi: The central government will launch the UMEED portal (Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development) on June 6 as part of its efforts to modernize and streamline the registration of Waqf properties. The initiative follows the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which received presidential assent from President Droupadi Murmu on April 5 after being passed in both Houses of Parliament amid heated debates. The portal mandates registration of all Waqf properties within six months, with comprehensive details such as dimensions and geo-tagged locations. Properties registered in a woman’s name cannot be declared as Waqf, and the…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Virus of Fear” a konkani drama penned by Mr.  Shyam Gaonkar was released at the hands of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant at Khedekar Hall in Sankhali. Others present were Siddhi Prabhu, Chairperson of Sankhali Municipal Council, President of Goa Konkani Academy, Dr.  Purnanand Chari, Well known writer, Mr. Zilu Gaonkar, Prof. Deepraj Satordekar, Prof.  Anil Vernekar and and others graced the occasion.  Addressing the book reliese ceremony the Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant expressed the need of creation of rich konkani  literature. He said that there is a need to record the different formats available in…

Team Goemkarponn Santa Cruz: South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes strongly criticized Santa Cruz MLA Rudolf Fernandes for what he called a “self-serving betrayal” of the people, following the latter’s recent switch to the BJP. The Congress MP accused the MLA of prioritising political gain over public interest and assured residents that the Congress party would continue to stand firmly with them. Captain Fernandes made these remarks during a visit to the Santa Cruz Village Panchayat office on Monday, where he was joined by North Goa District Congress Vice President Shri Nilesh Richard Gomes and Santa Cruz Block Congress President…

New Delhi: Russia has confirmed it will deliver the remaining two S-400 Triumf air defence systems to India by 2025-26, completing the landmark defence deal signed in 2018. The announcement comes amid renewed focus on India’s air defence capabilities following the use of the S-400 during Operation Sindoor, the country’s recent military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Roman Babushkin, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission in India, said the S-400 performed “very efficiently” during the military engagement between India and Pakistan. Speaking to PTI Videos, Babushkin also signaled a possible expansion of Indo-Russian cooperation in air defence and anti-drone technologies.…

Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam has turned dire, with over 5.35 lakh people impacted across 22 districts and the death toll rising to 11 due to floods and landslides. Two individuals remain missing, and forecasts indicate more heavy rainfall in the coming days, complicating ongoing relief and rescue operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday to assess the situation. In a post on X, Sarma said, “The Hon’ble PM expressed concern and assured full support from the Central Government for our relief and rehabilitation efforts. Grateful for his guidance and unwavering…