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New Delhi: India is expected to play a larger number of One Day Internationals in the coming months as the team intensifies preparations for the next ICC World Cup. Senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to remain central figures in India’s ODI plans as the build up to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 gathers pace. According to reports, several cricket boards have approached the Board of Control for Cricket in India in recent months requesting the inclusion of more ODI matches during India’s overseas tours. The Indian board is understood to have responded positively…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Proceedings of the Goa Legislative Assembly were disrupted on Friday after Opposition MLAs staged a protest over the alleged refusal to allow introduction of their private member bills, including the proposed Goa Protection of Agricultural Lands Bill. The uproar forced Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar to adjourn the House first till 1 pm and later for another 30 minutes. Opposition legislators, led by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, entered the House dressed in black as a mark of protest. The MLAs raised slogans of “Karo ya maro” and displayed placards before rushing to the well of the House,…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Goa cricketer Snehal Kauthankar has been honoured with the prestigious Madhavrao Scindia Award at the Board of Control for Cricket in India Annual Awards ceremony, Naman 2024–25. Kauthankar earned the recognition for finishing as the highest run scorer in the Plate Group of the Ranji Trophy during the 2024–25 season. His consistent performances with the bat throughout the domestic campaign have brought significant recognition to Goa cricket. The Goa Cricket Association congratulated the accomplished batter for the achievement and praised his dedication and discipline at the domestic level. GCA President Mahesh Dessai described the honour…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Two players from Goa have been selected for the South Zone women’s cricket team that will compete in the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi Day Trophy scheduled to be held in Puducherry from March 20 to April 3, 2026. The announcement was made by the Goa Cricket Association, which confirmed that cricketers Purvaja Verlekar and Poorva Bhaidkar have been selected to represent the South Zone side in the prestigious domestic tournament. In addition to the two players, Goa will also have representation in the team’s support staff. Salma Divkar has been appointed as the trainer…

New Delhi: India has initiated diplomatic discussions with Iran to ensure the safe passage of nearly 28 Indian flagged merchant vessels currently stranded around the Strait of Hormuz as tensions continue to escalate in West Asia. The crucial maritime corridor has witnessed a significant disruption in commercial shipping in recent days following intensified military activity linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. For the past several days, commercial tankers carrying the Indian flag have reportedly been unable to transit through the strait, leaving multiple vessels awaiting clearance. The situation has raised concerns over…

New Delhi: India’s energy supply remains stable despite the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, with the government shifting a majority of crude oil imports to alternative routes, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told Parliament. Addressing the Lok Sabha, the minister said India’s crude supply position is secure and the volumes already procured exceed what would have been delivered through the Hormuz route during the ongoing disruption. He stated that nearly 70 percent of India’s crude imports are now sourced from routes that bypass the strategic waterway. The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran…

**New Delhi:** India on Thursday strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations that it is sponsoring terrorism and also dismissed criticism over its uranium supply agreement with Canada, stating that Islamabad lacks credibility on both issues. Responding to the accusations, the Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan’s claims about India supporting militant groups were baseless and part of a long pattern of shifting blame. During a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the international community is well aware of Pakistan’s record and will not be misled by attempts to portray itself as a victim. He added that repeated accusations from…