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“Dabolim has several natural advantages. Its proximity to South Goa, Panaji and major commercial and tourism centres makes it convenient for a large section of passengers. It has also been part of Goa’s aviation ecosystem for decades. Airlines, taxi operators, hotels, businesses and thousands of workers have built their livelihoods around its operations. The arrival of Mopa changed the aviation landscape, but it did not erase the demand for Dabolim. If anything, the continued traffic at Dabolim indicates that Goa has enough passenger movement to support a dual airport system, provided the government and airport authorities plan connectivity intelligently. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: After keeping away from the bond market during the opening five months of the financial year, the Goa government has now raised ₹100 crore through the sale of government securities. The latest borrowing has been contracted at 7.8% interest for a period of 11 years, with the liability scheduled to mature in 2037. The borrowing is well within Goa’s permitted net borrowing limit of ₹3,700 crore. However, official figures show that the state had not tapped the open market until August 31, choosing instead to finance its requirements through other sources. Goa has also continued to meet…

New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity in the senior national team, despite the excitement surrounding the 15 year old. Speaking after India’s 127 run victory over Afghanistan in the third T20I, Gambhir said established players with consistent performances over the past few years would remain ahead of newcomers when it comes to selection. Sooryavanshi was not included in the playing XI in any of the three T20Is against Afghanistan, with Sanju Samson featuring throughout the series. Gambhir backed Samson’s selection, pointing to…

Nagoya: The accommodation troubles surrounding the Indian contingent at the Asian Games 2026 have taken another bizarre turn, with gymnast Pranati Nayak and her male coach Ashok Mishra initially assigned the same room on the cruise ship being used to house participants. The unusual room allocation came to light when the gymnast and coach checked in on Thursday. Concerned over the mixed-gender accommodation, they immediately approached officials and sought a separate room. But what followed was hours of confusion as efforts to resolve the issue continued late into the night. The Indian Olympic Association eventually intervened, and alternative accommodation was…

New Delhi: Defending champions India stormed into the women’s cricket semi finals at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating hosts Japan by eight wickets in a historic quarter final on Friday. India bowled Japan out for just 57 before reaching the target in only five overs. India’s spinners controlled the match after Japan made a steady start. Openers Ayaka Kato Stafford and Haruna Iwasaki negotiated the opening six overs, but India quickly took control once the spin attack was introduced. Shree Charani produced the standout bowling performance, claiming four wickets for just 10 runs from her four overs. She also…

New Delhi: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and shot put star Tajinderpal Singh Toor have been named India’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, scheduled to be held on Saturday. The ceremony will take place at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm IST. More than 500 Indian athletes are expected to compete across 37 sports at the continental event, which will conclude on October 4. Bhaker enters the Games as one of India’s leading shooting stars. At the Paris Olympics, she created history by becoming the first Indian athlete in the post…

New Delhi: Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale across India, attracting large crowds at Apple stores as enthusiastic buyers arrived hours before opening time to secure the new devices. Apple had unveiled the latest iPhone lineup at its September 9 launch event. The Pro models are being sold through Apple’s online store and six retail outlets across the country. Despite the higher prices compared with the previous generation, demand remained strong on launch day. At Apple’s BKC store in Mumbai, one buyer travelled from Nashik after pre-booking an iPhone 18 Pro Max. He…