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Taipei: Indian shuttlers put on a promising display at the Taipei Open Super 300 Badminton Tournament, with former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth and several emerging talents advancing to the second round on Wednesday. Srikanth, currently ranked World No. 61 and looking to reclaim his form, opened his campaign with a comfortable straight-game victory over compatriot Sankar Subramanian, a silver medallist at the 2022 World Junior Championships. The 32-year-old ace won 21-16, 21-15 to book a second-round clash with rising Indian star Ayush Shetty. Shetty, a bronze medallist at the 2023 World Junior Championships and a semifinalist at the Orleans…

A disturbing case has emerged from Carmona, where a woman was defrauded of ₹4.5 lakh by a man posing as a police officer via a WhatsApp video call. The scam, audacious and deeply manipulative, involved the impersonator threatening the victim under the pretext of legal trouble, convincing her to transfer a large sum of money. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. It is part of a much larger and rapidly escalating wave of cybercrime sweeping across Goa. Goa’s cybercrime numbers have steadily increased over the past few years, and the trend shows no sign of slowing. What makes the…

New Delhi: As India prepares for a fresh chapter in Test cricket following Rohit Sharma’s impending retirement from the format, young batter Shubman Gill has emerged as the frontrunner to take over the captaincy. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, selectors are leaning towards the 25-year-old as a long-term leader, especially with the upcoming five-Test series in England starting June 20 marking the beginning of the new 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive performances, including 32 wickets in five Tests during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), concerns about his workload have led selectors to reconsider his…

New Delhi: India men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly dismissed ongoing rumours about a rift between him and team captain Rohit Sharma, calling them baseless and driven by a thirst for attention and viewership. Speaking at the ABP India At 2047 Summit, Gambhir took aim at self-proclaimed experts and certain YouTubers, accusing them of spreading misinformation for TRP gains. The speculations about a strained relationship reportedly surfaced after India’s defeat in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, despite the team’s recent Champions Trophy triumph in March under the leadership of both Gambhir and Rohit. “First of all,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa MLA Deviya Rane has congratulated Sentari Limited Edition Feni for winning a prestigious Gold Medal at the London Spirits Competition 2025, calling it a historic achievement for both the Feni industry and the state of Goa. “This is the first time that any Feni has earned such an international accolade,” Rane said in a statement. “With a remarkable score of 95 points, Sentari has set a new standard for quality, value, and packaging in the spirits industry.” Rane, a staunch advocate for promoting Feni, highlighted that this recognition would significantly elevate the global profile of Goan…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Tourism has successfully concluded its dynamic participation at the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) 2025, held from May 4 to 6 in Jaipur. The event underscored Goa’s continued dedication to sustainable and regenerative tourism that supports local communities and safeguards the state’s rich cultural and natural heritage. The Goa delegation was led by Sanjeev Ahuja, IAS, Secretary (Tourism), and included Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism; Gavin Dias, GM (Marketing), GTDC; Rajesh Kale, Deputy Director (South), along with a host of Goan co-exhibitors. Together, they actively engaged with national and international industry stakeholders at the Goa Tourism…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Carmel Boys Curtorim secured a thrilling victory over Ghantamorod Boys Navelim, edging past them 6-5 in a tense tiebreaker to book their spot in the finals of the 18th Rebello Pandal Football Tournament. The semi-final clash took place at St. Rita Church Ground in Maina Curtorim. Both teams displayed high-intensity football from the start, but neither could find the back of the net during regulation time, with the score locked at 0-0. In the ensuing penalty shootout, Carmel Boys Curtorim held their nerve and emerged as the superior side in the tiebreaker. Meliston Dias of Ghantamorod Boys…