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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Shree Damodar High School, Margao, emerged victorious in the GCA Under-14 Boys Presidents Cup 2025-26, defeating Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa, by 20 runs in an exciting state final played at Chapora Ground on Monday. After winning the toss, Saraswat Vidyalaya elected to field first. Shree Damodar High School responded with a strong batting display, posting 100 for 3 in their allotted 10 overs. Captain Rumaan Mulam led the charge with a composed 43 off 30 deliveries, anchoring the innings and setting a solid platform for his side. Usman Ghani contributed a valuable 21 runs from 18 balls, while…

New Delhi: Senior Trinamool Congress leader and Barasat MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has publicly defended her decision to part ways with the party after nearly four decades of association with Mamata Banerjee, alleging governance failures and growing internal discontent within the organisation. Emerging as one of the most prominent faces of the rebellion within the party, Dastidar claimed that a group of dissident Members of Parliament is exploring the possibility of aligning with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Her remarks come amid a period of turbulence for the Trinamool Congress following its defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.…

New Delhi: All 24 Indian crew members aboard an oil tanker were rescued safely after a fire broke out on the vessel near the Omani coast, prompting an emergency evacuation operation in waters close to the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz. According to maritime authorities, the incident occurred while the tanker was operating in the Arabian Sea near one of the world’s most vital shipping corridors. Following reports of the fire onboard, an emergency response was initiated and the entire crew was evacuated as a precautionary measure. Officials confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries among the Indian seafarers.…

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to deploy elite CoBRA commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Manipur as security agencies respond to renewed tensions and sporadic incidents reported in parts of the state’s hill districts. The decision follows recent friction between Kuki and Naga groups in certain areas, prompting heightened vigilance and a reassessment of the security situation. Authorities believe the induction of the specialised force will strengthen efforts to maintain peace and prevent further escalation. The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action, popularly known as CoBRA, is the CRPF’s highly trained jungle warfare…

New Delhi: A US federal court has struck down the Trump administration’s controversial decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, ruling that the measure exceeded presidential authority and amounted to an unauthorised tax. The decision was delivered by a federal judge in Boston, who concluded that the fee could not be legally imposed without explicit approval from Congress. The court held that the executive branch lacked the authority to introduce what effectively amounted to a tax on H-1B visa petitions, declaring the policy unlawful and invalid in its entirety. The ruling came in response to a…

New Delhi: India’s efforts to expand its nuclear energy programme received a significant endorsement from the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), who described the country’s newly enacted Shanti Act as a positive step towards strengthening its nuclear sector and supporting future growth. The legislation, officially known as the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act, seeks to reform the country’s nuclear liability framework and create a more favourable environment for investment and participation in the sector. The reforms are expected to address longstanding concerns surrounding liability provisions while encouraging greater private sector involvement…

New Delhi: India’s longest and one of its most strategically significant road tunnels is on the verge of completion, marking a major milestone in the country’s infrastructure and border connectivity efforts. The Zojila Tunnel, being constructed through the challenging Himalayan terrain, is expected to provide all weather connectivity between Ladakh and the rest of the country while significantly enhancing military mobility in the region. The final breakthrough of the tunnel is scheduled to take place with the last blast, bringing to completion a project that has been under construction for several years under extremely demanding conditions. Built at a cost…