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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today led the State in paying heartfelt tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation, on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day, also observed as Hutatama Diwas. Dr. Sawant offered floral tributes in honour of the martyrs, following which the police band played the solemn Last Post. A two-minute silence was observed to commemorate the supreme sacrifice made by the nation’s heroes. Several senior dignitaries were present on the occasion, including Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS; Director General of Police Shri Alok Kumar, IPS; Collector and District Magistrate…

New Delhi: Rising Indian batting talent Tilak Varma is on the verge of a full recovery and is expected to participate in a simulation game at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Following the exercise, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to grant him fitness clearance, paving the way for his return to the national squad ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, which begins on February 8. Tilak underwent abdominal surgery earlier this month, creating uncertainty over his availability for the marquee tournament. He was initially anticipated to join India’s T20I squad…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Former Australia all rounder Shane Watson has described Goa as a place that feels like home, while reflecting on his experience of competing in the World Legends Pro T20 League and the challenges faced by retired players returning to competitive cricket. Watson said tournaments of this nature play an important role in keeping former international stars connected to the game long after their professional careers have ended. Watson explained that remaining match ready in a legends league requires a careful balance between physical preparation and self management. Even for players who spent years competing at the highest…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: K.K. Strikers delivered a fitting tribute to KK with a commanding four wicket victory over Ultracon Madgaon Royals in a high intensity league encounter of the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 at the MCC Ground, Margao. The match produced strong individual performances and a tense finish, keeping spectators engaged until the final overs. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Ultracon Madgaon Royals put up a challenging total of 174 for 7 from their 20 overs. Captain Damodar Pai Patnekar played a steady anchoring role, scoring 40 runs to stabilise the innings. The momentum was lifted by…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Higher-round action gathered momentum at the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 on Thursday, with several quarter-final and semi-final slots decided across multiple categories as competition intensified at the Gaspar Dias and Gymkhana courts. In the men’s singles quarter-finals, Ashwin Narsinghani produced a composed display to defeat Prathamesh Patil 4–0, 4–2 and move into the semi-finals. Parth Deorukhakar also booked his place in the last four after a solid 4–2, 4–2 win over Maaz Khan. Eshaan Khadeer continued his strong run, advancing to the semi-finals with a convincing win over Nishad Shevde. Earlier in the tournament, Maaz Khan…

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force carried out a major firefighting operation in Arunachal Pradesh by deploying Mi-17V5 helicopters to combat forest fires in the Lohit Valley, demonstrating its capability to operate in extreme and demanding conditions. The helicopters dropped at least 12,000 litres of water while flying at an altitude of nearly 9,500 feet, where thin Himalayan air poses significant operational challenges. The mission highlighted the IAF’s ability to conduct precise aerial operations in high-altitude terrain while supporting civil authorities during natural emergencies. The Lohit Valley operation was aimed at containing fires that threatened fragile ecosystems and nearby habitations…

New Delhi: The United States is preparing to place India at the centre of its Indo-Pacific strategy as it seeks to counter China’s growing influence in the region. The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission is set to hold its first public hearing of 2026 in February, with a special focus on India’s relations with both Washington and Beijing, and their impact on the regional balance of power. Scheduled for February 17, the hearing will examine geopolitical and military issues linked to India’s ties with China and the United States. These include ongoing border tensions between India and China, maritime…