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New Delhi: The Indian men’s hockey team snapped a seven-match losing streak in sensational style by defeating hosts Belgium 4-3 in a nail-biting FIH Pro League encounter on Sunday. In a match filled with end-to-end action, it was captain Harmanpreet Singh who rose to the occasion, converting a decisive penalty stroke just two minutes before the final hooter to seal the win for India. With the score level at 3-3 and the clock ticking down, India opted for a video referral following a hard challenge inside the Belgian circle. The appeal was upheld, and Harmanpreet, known for his calm under…

New Delhi: In the wake of the tragic stampede that marred Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title celebrations—leaving 11 people dead and over 50 injured—the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced stringent new safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that a formal investigation is underway and stated that the board has now introduced a mandatory 10-point guideline that all IPL teams must follow when planning post-tournament celebrations. The measures are aimed at improving security, ensuring crowd control, and regulating how and when such events…

New Delhi: After a stellar performance with the ball in the first Test against England at Leeds, veteran Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah addressed the missed catching opportunities off his bowling and emphasized the importance of composure on the field. Bumrah returned with an impressive five-wicket haul, claiming 5/83 in 24.4 overs, even as three crucial catches were dropped off his bowling—those of Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, and Harry Brook—all spilled by Yashasvi Jaiswal. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Bumrah said he doesn’t dwell on fielding errors. “Just for a second (there’s disappointment), but you just cannot sit and cry…

New Delhi: Amid rising concerns over recurring technical snags and passenger safety, Air India on Sunday announced a temporary reduction in operations of some of its narrowbody aircraft. The airline said the curtailment will impact less than 5% of its overall narrowbody network and is aimed at strengthening operational stability and avoiding last-minute inconvenience to passengers. These changes, which include both suspension and reduced frequency on several domestic and short-haul international routes, will remain effective until at least July 15, 2025. In an official statement, Air India said that services on three key routes—Bengaluru–Singapore, Pune–Singapore, and Mumbai–Bagdogra—will be temporarily suspended.…

Team Goemkarponn The conflict between the Indian Navy and the Mormugao Planning and Development Authority (MPDA) over construction norms near Dabolim airport has simmered for years, with multiple flashpoints involving unclear regulations and jurisdictional overlap. Back in September 2018, Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho had urged the Navy to provide a definitive demarcation plan—complete with height limits and clear drawings—to enable MPDA implement the restrictions with consistency. Godinho argued that without transparent zoning, residents were left in uncertainty over what construction was permissible. He had also pointed out the practical hardships faced by locals unable to build on their own land…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Anti-Narcotic Cell (ANC) of Goa Police arrested a 28-year-old man from Pune for allegedly possessing methamphetamine valued at ₹6.82 lakh during a raid conducted in Chopdem. The accused, identified as Krushna Sonkellu from Dapodi, Pune, was found in possession of 45.5 grams of the synthetic drug. Police said he had arrived in Goa a day earlier with the intent to distribute drugs among weekend party crowds. According to the ANC, Sonkellu had been under surveillance for three days, tracked through both human intelligence and technical inputs. He had checked into a guesthouse in Arambol and was…

Team Goemkarponn OLDGOA: Fresh controversy has erupted in Old Goa as members of the Save Old Goa Action Committee (SOGAC) and local residents have strongly objected to alleged unauthorised construction activity taking place within the buffer zone of the historic St Augustine Tower. The group has accused those behind the project of proceeding without valid permissions and claimed that several trees have been felled to facilitate the development. Raising concerns about the impact on the heritage and ecological significance of Old Goa, the activists have demanded urgent intervention from the authorities. They have also called on Chief Minister Pramod Sawant…