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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In the once-thriving mining hub of Corjuem, Goa, where operations have been stalled for over a decade, truck drivers find themselves caught in a vortex of financial distress. The prolonged shutdown, coupled with hefty green taxes and fines, has pushed these drivers to the edge. With no income and mounting penalties, they have turned to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for a waiver on these charges. Truck owners in Corjuem are now faced with an additional hurdle: obtaining mandatory fitness certificates for vehicles over 15 years old from the Regional Transport Office (RTO). Failure to do so incurs…

New Delhi: The stage is set for a historic moment in sports history as cricket prepares to return to the Olympic Games after a remarkable 128-year absence. The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will witness the sport’s resurgence, featuring six teams in both men’s and women’s categories. This milestone is a result of a broader move by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which has approved cricket alongside four other sports for inclusion in the LA Games. Cricket joins baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash as newcomers to the Olympic roster. Cricket’s T20 format, known for its fast-paced and thrilling gameplay,…

New Delhi: In the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, shooting sensation Vijayveer Sidhu has made history by securing India’s fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup. His victory in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol event marks a pivotal moment, not only for himself but also for the aspirations of future Indian athletes. Sidhu’s triumph is a testament to his resilience and strategic brilliance, as he outmaneuvered seasoned competitors under testing conditions. The men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol final was a nail-biting affair, with Sidhu and Italy’s Riccardo Mazzetti locked in a fierce battle. Sidhu’s steady nerve allowed him to edge…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major step towards enhancing workplace safety awareness, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday launched the Rs 2 crore ‘Skill-on-Wheels’ initiative at the Goa Occupational Safety & Health Expo & Summit 2025. The project aims to deliver hands-on industrial safety training to rural communities across the state. The mobile training units will focus on critical areas such as industrial fire and electrical safety, disaster management, fundamental well-being. “This initiative is part of our commitment to ensuring safer workplaces and empowering people with the knowledge to prevent accidents,” Sawant said. He also announced that safety training modules…

United States: In a surprising move, U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 90-day halt on tariffs for all countries except China. This decision marks a significant shift from his earlier stance on trade imbalances and tariffs, which had triggered concerns of a global economic slowdown. Trump’s tariffs were originally introduced to address what he considered a trade imbalance with various countries. He mentioned that over 75 nations had negotiated with the U.S. and refrained from retaliating, leading him to opt for a temporary pause. During this 90-day period, a significantly reduced reciprocal tariff rate of just 10% will apply. However,…

New Delhi: Banks are likely to reduce their interest rates in the coming quarters following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent cumulative cut in policy rates, as per an SBI report. The RBI has slashed its repo rate by 50 basis points since February this year, prompting expectations of a transmission of these cuts by financial institutions. The report highlights that after the RBI’s 25 basis point repo rate reduction in February, public sector banks lowered deposit rates by 6 basis points, while foreign banks cut rates by 15 basis points. In contrast, private banks increased their rates by…

New Delhi: The extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key figure accused of planning the devastating 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, marks a pivotal moment in India’s pursuit of justice. As Rana faces extradition from the United States on a special flight, survivors of the attacks reflect on the gravity of his involvement. Devika Rotawan, who bravely identified terrorist Ajmal Kasab despite being shot during the assault, demands stern action: “Rana should be hanged for his role in the terror attacks,” she affirms. Rana, originally from Pakistan, has been linked to the banned terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence. His extradition…