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DELHI: The INDIA bloc is likely to have a meeting post the Parliament session — the first after the Lok Sabha results and also after Congress losses in Haryana and Maharashtra. Sources say the meeting, which is likely in January, has been called to revisit the strategy to take on the BJP and build up momentum ahead of other important state polls in Delhi and Bihar. But the real issue, which could see some furious discussions, could be the issue of who will be the convenor of the alliance. So far, apart from Trinamool Congress, RJD’s Lalu Prasad Yadav, NCP, Aam…

JAIPUR: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that changes in the cost of fuel and road can bring the logistics cost to nine per cent. Speaking at three day Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 in Jaipur, the Union Minister stated that savings made by reducing the fuel and road cost will significantly help the state to strengthen its export capabilities. “If there is a change in your fuel and road prices, we have decided to reduce India’s logistics by 9 per cent within 2 years. If this 9 per cent can be achieved…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: United Club Verna came from behind to secure a semifinal spot by defeating Guardian Angel 5-4 via the tiebreaker in the 7th Martin’s Cup football tournament organized by Betalbatim Sports Club at Panchayat ground Betalbatim on Tuesday. Guardian Angel was first to register their name on the score sheet with a self-goal in the 10th minute of play and United club Verna bounced back and found the equaliser through Shelton in the 24th minute of play and both teams were tied 1-1 draw at the half time In the second session again Guardian Angel SC took the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Sugarcane farmers from all over the state have written to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, claiming that more than 900 families who cultivate sugarcane are entirely dependent on government assistance to survive. They are requesting that the Special Financial Assistance program be extended for an additional five years, or until a different arrangement is found. In 2020, the government announced a five-year program called “Special Assistance for Sugarcane Growers” to compensate for the shutdown of the Dharbandora-based Sugar Factory in 2019. The current fiscal year 2024–2025 is when the program is scheduled to expire. Nearly 700 farmers have…

DURHAM: Having not played for South Africa for three years, George Linde made up for lost time on one electric Kingsmead evening with a stunning all-round performance. A 24-ball 48 with the bat and 4-21 with the ball battered a valiant Pakistan, who went down by 11 runs. The umpire even thought he had a hat-trick in the penultimate over before a review denied him that glory but not his undisputed Player-of-the-Match award. Mohammad Rizwan, who faced the first ball, was there in the final over as his team went down fighting, a late attack from the captain not quite…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Mineral Ore Exporters’ Association (GMOEA), an industry body committed to promoting and protecting Goa’s mineral trade, has raised concerns over the financial and reputational impact of disruptions in mining transportation at Vedanta Sesa Goa’s Bicholim mine. “Inability to transport despite obtaining all permissions is unfair to any operator, especially on traditional or dedicated routes. These delays not only harm the operator but also impact the government and economy, particularly when the sector is already reeling under challenges. We urge the authorities to swiftly resolve the stalemate,” said Secretary, Glenn Kalavampara. The Association pointed out that…

The recent tragic incident in Verna, Goa, where unauthorized bike racing resulted in the death of one rider and severe injuries to another, raises serious questions about the enforcement of road safety laws in the state. The young riders, identified as Mohammad Kaif and Subhan Pandari, were not only racing at high speeds but were also violating basic safety regulations, such as riding without helmets and using vehicles without registration plates. This case highlights a troubling pattern in Goa—where despite the alarming increase in road accidents, particularly involving youth, policing seems insufficiently rigorous. Goa has the dubious distinction of having…