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Team Goemkarponn Margao: Central Strikers Indore were crowned champions of the second edition of the Crickokers 50+ Crickokers Big Bash, defeating Omtex Western Lion Mumbai by 8 wickets in a commanding performance with 44 balls to spare. The tournament was organized by Crickokers Hospitality Goa and featured top veteran teams from across the country. Opting to bowl after winning the toss, Central Strikers restricted Omtex to 139/6 in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Abhijit Kadam led the scoring for Omtex with a quickfire 34 off 24 balls. The innings was revived after a shaky start at 43/4, thanks to a 41-run partnership…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Shreyas Patil put in a statement performance in the boys u-18 pre-quarterfinals at the ongoing Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open 2025, blanking Vihaan Krishnan 6-0 in a commanding win to secure his place in the quarter-finals of the prestigious state-ranking tournament. Vedant Naik joined Shreyas Patil in the quarter finals with a solid 6-2 win over Gaurang Nerurkar. In the same category, Vihaan Krishnan earlier defeated Rajnikant Mahatme 6-0, Gaurang Nerurkar overcame Rihan Colaco 6-3, while Devaansh Naik edged past Aarin Ballani 6-4. Krishna Volvoikar got the better of Shaurya Verlekar 6-3, while Adianta Devaraya, Alec Barreto…

New Delhi: In a remarkable shift towards clean energy, India has leapfrogged Germany to become the world’s third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy. This milestone reflects a significant growth in India’s solar power sector, with solar contributing 7% of the country’s electricity in 2024, more than doubling since 2021. India’s journey towards becoming a renewable energy powerhouse is marked by several key developments. The country added 24 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2024, catapulting it to the third-largest market globally, after China and the US. This rapid expansion underscores India’s commitment to renewable energy, with solar power…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a swift response to a news report highlighting non-compliant food outlets near Alankar in Mapusa, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane reiterated his commitment to ensuring safe and hygienic food for all Goans. Following the report, a team from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), led by Designated Officer Richard Noronha, conducted a thorough inspection of food vendors in the area. During the inspection, two food vendors were found operating without the necessary clearances, prompting immediate action. The vendors were directed to shut down their operations and were penalized under Section 69 of the Food Safety and Standards…

New Delhi: In a remarkable display of unity and dedication to yoga, 20,000 tribal students from Andhra Pradesh came together at the Araku Valley Degree College to achieve a Guinness World Record. On World Health Day, these students, including over 13,000 girls, performed 108 Surya Namaskaras, solidifying their commitment to fitness and well-being. The event was officially recognized by Alice Renaud from the London World Records Union, marking a significant milestone in promoting yoga as a cornerstone of health. The ‘Yoga – Maha Surya Vandanam’ programme was held in Alluri Sitharama Raju district, with the Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhya…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A number of prominent citizens of Canacona gathered at Canacona police station demanding immediate dismissal of PSI Raj Shekar Reddy from service for assaulting Sandesh Telekar, Aam Aadmi Party leader and prominent social worker. According to sources, on Sunday afternoon, Telekar learned that three of his friends’ staff had been rounded up by police and had been detained at Canacona police Station, earlier in the morning. In the absence of Station incharge Police Inspector, Telekar questioned PSI Reddy who has detained the three staff of his friend, and the said PSI began to respond in an abusive…

New Delhi: In a significant blow to Tahawwur Rana, the US Supreme Court has rejected his final attempt to block extradition to India, a move that inches him closer to facing trial for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. This decision underscores a major diplomatic victory for India in its pursuit of justice for the tragic events that left 166 victims in its wake. Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin once based in Chicago, is currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, where he has been serving time after a conviction in 2011.…