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Cavelossim: Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club clinched the coveted Cavelossim Villagers UK Cup 2025 with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Parish Youth Nuvem in a fiercely contested final held at the Fr Druston and Wellington Ground, Cavelossim. The tournament was organised by the Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim. Under clear skies and in front of an enthusiastic crowd, it was Nuvem who drew first blood. Alvito Dias set up Meinsley Barreto with a clever through ball, and Barreto made no mistake, calmly slotting the ball past Areal’s keeper Dezi Oliveira to give Nuvem an early 1-0 lead. Areal responded…

Moscow: In one of its most ambitious operations to date, Ukraine carried out a major drone assault on Sunday, targeting five strategic Russian airbases located deep within Russian territory. The operation, codenamed “Spider’s Web”, struck at least 41 aircraft and was described by Ukrainian officials as the country’s “most long-range operation” since the war began in 2022. According to Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), the attack was the result of 18 months of meticulous planning and complex logistics. Drones were smuggled into Russia well in advance, hidden beneath the roofs of wooden cabins mounted on trucks. At the time of the…

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally charged with crimes against humanity in connection with a violent crackdown on student-led protests that took place in mid-2024. The charges were announced during a live broadcast of proceedings from the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), marking the first time such a trial has been aired on national television. Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam stated that the unrest — which claimed the lives of up to 1,400 people according to United Nations estimates — was not spontaneous, but a “planned and coordinated” operation. “After examining all available evidence, we concluded this…

New Delhi: Marking 100 days in office, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asserted that her government has worked tirelessly since day one, laying the foundation for a ‘Viksit Delhi’ (Developed Delhi). She highlighted key initiatives undertaken in healthcare, infrastructure development, and efforts to clean the Yamuna river—a core poll promise of the BJP. Yamuna Cleanup Underway Addressing one of the BJP’s major campaign commitments, Ms. Gupta revealed that the government has approved 40 decentralised Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), worth over ₹4,000 crore, to treat drains polluting the Yamuna. She emphasized that while the journey is long, the vision is clear.…

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday refuted media reports claiming that Col Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh—both prominent figures in India’s Operation Sindoor press briefings—would be featured as campaign faces for the party. The report had suggested that the BJP was planning a women-centric campaign to mark 11 years of the Modi government on June 9, with the two officers representing the initiative. However, BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya dismissed the claim, labeling it “Fake News” in a post on X. “The BJP has no plans to use either Col Sofia Qureshi or Wing…

Imphal: More than 19,000 people have been impacted and over 3,300 homes damaged as severe flooding grips Manipur following days of relentless rainfall. According to officials, the crisis has been triggered by overflowing rivers and breaches in embankments across the state. Worst-Hit Areas and Relief Efforts The most affected regions include Imphal East district, particularly the Heingang, Wangkhei, and Khurai assembly constituencies, as well as parts of Senapati district. The state has established 31 relief camps—mostly in Imphal East—to shelter displaced families. In total, 3,365 houses have been reported damaged, with 19,811 people affected in the past four days. Forty-seven…

New Delhi: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa has pledged a $10 billion investment in India’s urban infrastructure over the next five years. The announcement came during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence in New Delhi, where both leaders discussed India’s developmental progress and future ambitions. The investment aims to modernize urban systems across the country, focusing on municipal infrastructure, metro network expansions, new regional rapid transit system (RRTS) corridors, and the overall upgrade of urban services. In a post on X, the ADB chief expressed strong support for India’s long-term vision, stating, “The…