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New Delhi: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday launched an online learning platform for the Indian Army nicknamed as “Eklavya”. This initiative aligns with the Indian Army propelling itself into the “Decade of Transformation” as envisioned by the COAS and also with Indian Army’s theme for 2024 as the “Year of Technology Absorption,” a release said. The Eklavya software platform has been developed under the aegis of Headquarters Army Training Command with Army War College as the sponsor agency. The platform has been developed at zero cost through “Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said it hoped and trusted that the trial court will not proceed with the survey of Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid until appropriate orders are passed by the High Court. The court’s order came a day after the management committee of Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid moved the Supreme Court on Thursday, challenging the November 19 order of a district court, which directed a survey of the Mughal-era mosque. “We hope and trust the trial court will not further proceed till the High Court passes appropriate orders,” the court said. “Till the matter is listed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay in Goa has quashed the chargesheet against five executives of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (ZACL) in the 2022 blast case that killed three workers, which is a significant relief for them. The authorities were accused of causing death by negligence in accordance with Section 304-A of the Indian Penal Code. In a criminal writ suit, Govind Lotlikar, Deepak Usgaonkar, Rohit Shirate, Saish Bichokar, and Mahesh Prabhudessai have petitioned to the High Court to have the charge sheet quashed. Three laborers lost their lives in a blast in the ZACL plant’s under-maintenance ammonia…

New Delhi: Olympic bronze medal-winning forward Abhishek took up hockey as an escape route from studies, and he has never regretted the decision as the sport has given him recognition, stardom and all that he aspired to be in life. Though Abhishek managed to complete his graduation through correspondence, he always knew that sports would give him a purpose. “I started hockey when I was 11 or 12 years old. There was no other option in Sonipat at that time. A friend used to travel a lot every month to play hockey,” Abhishek, who was a vital part of India’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: WRD Minister Subhash Shirodkar said that Goa is on strong foot in regards to Mhadei case. “Let Karnataka ministers meet anyone over Mhadei, we are on strong foot, we don’t have to worry. The matter is sub judice,” said Shirodkar Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Pralhad Joshi met with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday to talk about the pressing need to approve important water projects in the state. Shivakumar, who is also in charge of the state’s irrigation ministry, emphasized how crucial it is to move quickly to complete the Mekedatu Project in order…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: FC Goa continued their impressive run in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, securing a third consecutive win with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kerala Blasters at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Thursday. The result sees the Gaurs climb to fifth in the points table with 15 points from nine matches, firmly establishing themselves in the race for a top spot. The only goal of the game came in the 40th minute, courtesy of Boris Singh, who had an exceptional all-around performance. The fleet-footed winger not only netted the decisive strike that deceived the…

New Delhi: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has extended his support to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not accepting the hybrid model for next year’s Champions Trophy, scheduled to be played in Pakistan. The veteran all-rounder has blamed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for ‘intertwining politics with sports’ and called for ICC to ‘uphold fairness and assert their authority’. The ICC Board meeting is set to take place on Friday to decide the schedule of the marquee tournament. The BCCI has told ICC that the Indian team will not travel to Pakistan for the tournament…