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Team Goemkarponn BAINA: In a tragic incident at Baina Beach, a 40-year-old man from Karwar was found dead after reportedly drowning in the sea on Wednesday morning . The discovery was made when one Joseph Mendes, a local resident, noticed a body floating near the shore, approximately one and a half meters from the Holy Cross at Baina Beach. Mendes immediately alerted the authorities, and lifeguards stationed at the beach helped retrieve the body. The deceased was identified as Meghachandra Kumatekar, a resident of Majali in Karwar, Karnataka and working on a fishing boat . According to initial reports, Kumatekar…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Record-breaking triple tons and unbroken partnership of 606 runs by Goan batters Snehal Kauthankar and Kashyap Bakhale have put Goa on the verge of a huge win against Arunachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Plate Group match at Goa Cricket Association Academy ground. At the end of the first day Goa had bowled out the visitors cheaply for 84. Goa scored 727 for 2 declared with superb batting display from Snehal scoring 314 (215 b), Kashyap Bakhale scoring 300 (269 b). Suyash Prabhudesai had scored 73 earlier. Arunachal, who elected to bat first, were rocked by Arjun…

New Delhi: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is facing an uncertain future. The BCCI, after not receiving clearance from the Indian government, has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board, the designated host, is adamant that there will be no hybrid model where India play its matches at a neutral venue. The PCB has also shot off a letter to the ICC asking the world body to give in writing its and BCCI’s stance. India and Pakistan last played a bilateral series in 2012-13.…

New Delhi: The official website for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention was jointly launched by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, along with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who said that the government under the inspirational leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi accords the highest priority to the well-being of more than 35 million Indian diaspora. The EAM posted on X: “Delighted to launch the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas #PBD website alongside Odisha CM @MohanMOdisha ji and MoS @KVSinghMPGonda.” He further wrote on X: “MEA is proud to partner with Odisha and welcome our diaspora to the temple city…

Team Goemkarponn FARMAGUDI: Over the past several months, bomb threats have been received through calls and text messages targeting railways, schools, airports, temples and celebrities. Meanwhile, the IIT campus in Farmagudi was in turmoil this morning after police received a letter of bomb planting. Police have evacuated the campus as a precautionary measure. Police have managed to evacuate all 600 students from the campus. A large force has been deployed from the Ponda police. According to sources, there is anxiety among the students as the examination is scheduled to start from 2 pm today. Fire brigade personnel and ambulances have…

Washington: Donald Trump’s presidential election victory has brought optimism to India-US relations, with key appointments and initiatives signalling a stronger partnership between the two nations. Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz, Vivek Ramaswamy and Kash Patel are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping this relationship. MARCO RUBIO India is optimistic about Donald Trump’s US election victory, especially after his likely pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Mr Rubio has consistently backed stronger US-India ties to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, and his pro-India and anti-Pakistan stance bodes well for New Delhi. Mr Rubio’s bill, introduced in July,…

LONDON: Clayton Barreto has become a prominent figure among the Goan community in the UK, skillfully balancing his role as the S. Secretary to the Indian High Commissioner, High Commission of India in London with his heartfelt dedication to preserving and promoting Goan culture. Through unwavering efforts, he has established himself as an unofficial ambassador of Goan traditions, ensuring the vibrancy of Goan heritage in the UK. Promoting Goan Culture Through Events One of Clayton Barreto’s notable contributions is his work in organizing events that celebrate Goan culture. At the Indian Mission’s Christmas celebration last year, for instance, Barreto showcased…