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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has announced special financial assistance of ₹4,000 per month for widows whose youngest child is below 21 years of age. The new support package combines ₹1,500 under the Griha Aadhar scheme and ₹2,500 as Widow Pension. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the initiative aims to provide critical relief to widowed mothers raising children. “This is an important step to support women who have lost their spouses and are caring for young children. We want to ensure they get sustained, meaningful financial assistance,” he said. Sawant added that 2,049 widows are already benefiting from the…

New Delhi: In a key diplomatic exchange, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, during which he reiterated India’s firm stand on terrorism and highlighted Pakistan’s long-standing record of cross-border terror activities, calling it a safe haven for internationally banned terrorist groups. During the discussion, Singh thanked the United States for its consistent support in India’s fight against terrorism and conveyed that New Delhi’s actions under Operation Sindoor were measured, proportionate, non-escalatory, and targeted specifically at terrorist infrastructure. He emphasized India’s sovereign right to defend itself and deter any future…

New Delhi: In a significant step towards India’s bid to host the Olympic Games, a high-level Indian delegation led by IOA President PT Usha and Gujarat’s Minister of State for Sports Harsh Sanghavi met officials of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, to discuss the country’s interest in hosting a future edition of the Games, potentially the 2036 Summer Olympics. The Indian delegation also included senior representatives from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and the Gujarat government, which has been positioning Ahmedabad as the potential host city. “This crucial exchange aimed…

New Delhi: In a major policy shift aimed at transforming India’s sporting landscape, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, a comprehensive national sports policy designed to make India one of the top five sporting nations by 2047. The policy will replace the earlier National Sports Policy of 2001, and is being positioned as a strategic roadmap to overhaul India’s sports ecosystem and bolster its chances of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games. Announcing the policy, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the initiative is based on insights gathered over the past decade and will focus on…

New Delhi: On the eve of the second Test against England, Indian skipper Shubman Gill made some candid observations about the team’s recent performance, particularly criticising the lower-order batting and calling for greater responsibility from the top-order batters. His remarks come as India trails 0-1 in the Test series, following a disappointing loss in the first match. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Gill highlighted a recurring issue in India’s Test setup. “Our lower-order batting sometimes doesn’t contribute as much as other teams,” he admitted. “It’s something we constantly talk about. When your last five or six batters don’t add…

Curtorim: Novovaddo Sports Club sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament with a hard-fought 1-0 win over United Club of Unjirim in a pre-quarterfinal clash held at St. Alex Church Ground, Curtorim. The tournament is organized by Black Arrow Boys Agxem Sports Club. The match began at a blistering pace, with both teams looking to strike early. United Club of Unjirim’s forward Dawson Sardinha missed two golden opportunities in the 3rd and 6th minutes, capitalizing on errors from Novovaddo’s defense but failing to convert them into goals. Novovaddo soon punished those missed chances.…

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly dismissed rumours of a mid-term leadership change in the state, asserting that he will continue as Chief Minister for the entire five-year term. His remarks come amid ongoing speculation about internal friction within the ruling Congress and growing chatter about a potential power shift involving Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. “Yes, I will [remain Chief Minister]. Why do you have doubts?” Siddaramaiah told reporters on Tuesday, brushing off claims by the BJP and JD(S) that a change in leadership is imminent. “Are they the Congress high command?” he quipped, signalling that only the…