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New Delhi: Sarvesh Kushare created history on Monday by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a silver medal in the men’s high jump at the Commonwealth Games, delivering another landmark achievement for Indian athletics. The 2023 Asian Championships silver medallist cleared 2.25 metres to secure second place in the final. Jamaica’s Romaine Beckford claimed the gold medal after winning on countback when both athletes failed to clear 2.28 metres. England’s Kimani Jack took the bronze with a best jump of 2.20 metres. Another Indian competitor, Adarsh Ram, finished fifth after clearing 2.15 metres. Kushare’s silver surpassed India’s previous best…

New Delhi: Sharmila Dhankar scripted history by becoming India’s first ever para athletics gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games after winning the women’s shot put F57 event on Monday. The Indian star delivered a season best throw of 9.81 metres to secure the gold medal, ending the country’s 20 year wait for a medal in para athletics at the Commonwealth Games. The victory marked a major milestone for Indian para sports and added another memorable chapter to the nation’s success at the Games. India’s celebrations became even bigger after Shilpa K. Shyla was upgraded to the bronze medal following an…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The foundation stone for a new ₹3.87 crore fish market was laid at Chaudi in Canacona on Sunday, with the project aimed at providing a modern and hygienic facility for local vendors. The foundation stone was unveiled by Arts and Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, and Tribal Affairs Minister and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar. Although the plaque also carries the names of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Urban Development Minister Vishwajit Rane, neither attended the ceremony. Addressing the gathering, Tawadkar criticised recent protests over the condition of the existing municipal fish market, stating that the project…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Marking his birthday, Minister and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar on Monday handed over the key to the 75th Shram Dham house to Shobha Pagi, a homeless woman from Welwada-Poinguinim. Pagi had been left without a home after a jackfruit tree destroyed her house in May last year. The new house was constructed by the Balram Charitable Foundation under Tawadkar’s Shram Dham initiative and completed in about one-and-a-half months. Later, birthday celebrations were held at Ravindra Bhavan, Canacona, in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, BJP Goa President Damodar Naik, Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar and other leaders.…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15 member squad for the upcoming two match Test series against Sri Lanka, with experienced all rounder Ravindra Jadeja returning to the side and Madhya Pradesh all rounder Saransh Jain receiving his maiden Test call up. Shubman Gill will continue to captain the side, with KL Rahul named vice captain. The squad also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel, while the bowling attack features Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar and Gurnoor Brar. However, the participation…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday called for an independent, fair and transparent investigation into allegations of excessive force during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) linked protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET UG examination, stating that anyone found responsible for wrongdoing must face legal consequences. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and J V Mohana, was hearing petitions seeking action against police personnel and Central Armed Police Forces officials over the alleged use of force during demonstrations held in Delhi and other parts of the country. During the hearing,…

New Delhi: Pakistan occupied Kashmir remained tense on Tuesday after anti election protesters alleged that a security crackdown in Rawalakot left at least 20 people dead and hundreds injured, prompting strong criticism from Pakistan’s opposition and renewed calls for justice from protest leaders. The violence reportedly unfolded in Rawalakot’s Dreik Eidgah area, where large numbers of residents had boycotted the elections and gathered to protest. According to the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee and local activists, Pakistani military personnel, Punjab Rangers and police used live ammunition, long range tear gas shells and snipers to disperse demonstrators. Protest organisers claimed…