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New Delhi: Sanju Samson has addressed the growing discussion over competition for India’s opening spots, insisting that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma are rivals only in the eyes of people outside the team. Samson made the statement after producing a stunning performance in India’s first T20I against Afghanistan. Chasing 160, India comfortably completed the target in 14.5 overs, with Samson smashing 57 off just 22 balls. He shared an 88-run opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma. With 15-year-old Sooryavanshi waiting for his opportunity, considerable debate has emerged over which two openers should feature in India’s playing XI. Samson, however, said there…

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday rejected allegations that the decision to introduce a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI merchant transactions was influenced by pressure from the United States, asserting that India’s digital payments policies are formulated independently. The Finance Ministry dismissed claims of foreign influence, stating that the objective of the revised framework is to create a financially sustainable, inclusive and affordable digital payments ecosystem. The clarification came after Congress leaders questioned whether the introduction of a 0.4 per cent MDR on specified merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 was linked to demands from the United States or…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s Under 19 women’s team suffered a heavy 114 run defeat against Mumbai in the Inter State Under 19 SiechemTrophy after their batting line up struggled against a disciplined bowling attack. Chasing 181 for victory, Goa were bowled out for just 66 in 15.2 overs. The innings never gathered momentum as Mumbai kept taking wickets at regular intervals and prevented Goa from establishing any meaningful partnerships. Opener Rakshanda Kalangutkar managed nine runs before being dismissed, while Nikhila Naik contributed 18. Muskaan Sab offered the strongest resistance for Goa, scoring 20 from 33 deliveries, but she found little…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Gujarat mounted a strong fightback in their second innings against Goa on the third day of the Dr Capt K Thimmappiah Memorial Cricket Tournament, reaching 246 for six at the close of play at the Bala Gangadharanatha Swamy School Ground in Bengaluru. Gujarat began the day on 264 for six from their first innings and eventually finished on 249 all out. Goa then produced a commanding batting performance, scoring 386 to take a substantial 137 run first innings lead. The Gujarat batters responded positively in their second innings and reduced the deficit. Smit Patel anchored the recovery…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Tribal Welfare Minister Ramesh Tawadkar handed over the keys of a newly constructed house to a beneficiary family at Talem, Gaondongrim, under the Shram-Dham initiative of the Balram Charitable Trust. Tawadkar inaugurated the house and formally handed over the keys to Savita Velip, who lives with her two children. The ceremony marked the completion of another dwelling constructed under the initiative for families unable to afford a house of their own. Speaking on the occasion, Tawadkar said he was pleased to hand over the newly built home and described the project as an example of collective community…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is looking to tap one of its most underused water resources — rain falling on rooftops — as the government steps up efforts to reduce pressure on groundwater reserves. The Water Resources Department (WRD) has set a target of getting 200 rainwater harvesting projects implemented across the state over the next year, with department engineers being assigned direct responsibility for taking the initiative forward. Instead of waiting for applications, each engineer will have to identify two suitable locations within their jurisdiction and ensure that the proposed systems are completed and made functional within the stipulated period.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Israeli national Yaniv Benaim, popularly known as “Atala”, appeared before the trial court at Merces on Tuesday after the High Court of Bombay at Goa directed him to surrender in connection with a narcotics case registered in 2025. Benaim’s appearance comes after the High Court ordered him to surrender before the trial court by September 16 while scheduling September 21 for hearing his petition challenging the rejection of his latest bail application. The North Goa Special NDPS Court had earlier turned down his fresh request for bail after taking note of his absence from the proceedings. The…