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New Delhi: As India gears up for a five-match Test series in England starting June 20, a senior player’s reported bid to return to the Test captaincy has been turned down by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The team management is said to have rejected the proposal in favor of long-term continuity and future planning. The upcoming series marks the beginning of a new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. With India’s previous campaign ending in disappointment — including series losses at home and in Australia — the selection committee faces significant pressure to revamp the…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: With the monsoon season fast approaching, the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) has issued an urgent appeal to residents living in areas identified as highly susceptible to landslides and waterlogging. The civic body has called for the immediate evacuation of these zones as a precautionary measure to prevent potential loss of life and property. These areas have been classified as high-risk zones** due to past incidents of landslides, severe waterlogging, and unstable terrain. The civic authorities have stated that multiple notices have already been issued to households residing in these regions over recent years, warning them of the…

New Delhi: In a fresh development amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Army apprehended a Pakistani national near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The arrest comes shortly after a Pakistani Ranger was detained in Rajasthan, just days following the capture of a Border Security Force (BSF) constable, Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had inadvertently crossed into Pakistani territory in April and was taken into custody. The situation along the border remains volatile, with cross-border firing reported for the 12th consecutive night. Incidents of small-arms fire have…

New Delhi: In a significant boost to India’s undersea warfare capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted validation trials of an indigenously developed multi-influence ground mine (MIGM) — a sophisticated underwater weapon system designed to target modern stealth ships and submarines. The advanced naval mine was tested in a “combat firing” trial using reduced explosives, with the DRDO sharing visuals of a controlled underwater detonation. The MIGM has been developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with other DRDO labs. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the…

Team Goemkarponn Shirgao: Following the tragic stampede at the Shree Devi Lairai temple in Shirgao on May 2 that claimed the lives of seven devotees, the Goa Foundation has issued a strongly worded statement mourning the victims and criticising the state government’s handling of both the festival and the region’s long-standing environmental degradation. The incident, which occurred during the annual Lairai Jatra that draws over one million devotees over five days, is currently under official investigation. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant visited the injured and expressed condolences. However, the Goa Foundation has called for deeper introspection, linking the tragedy to…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday morning for a high-level briefing amid escalating tensions with Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 civilians dead, making it the worst attack in India since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. This is the second meeting between the Prime Minister and the NSA in 48 hours and comes just a day before a countrywide civil defence drill is set to take place—a move not seen since the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The drill, directed by the Centre, aims to strengthen preparedness in the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Captain of Ports Department has announced seasonal restrictions in Goa as part of safety measures under the Goa Ports Rules, 1983, with the onset of the annual foul season. Effective 00:00 hrs on May 21, 2025, the Aguada Sand Bar will be closed to all inland traffic vessels. The restriction will remain in place until further notice, as rough sea conditions during this period pose navigational risks. In addition, from June 1, 2025, several key navigational aids—namely the lighthouses at Malim, Campal, Tejo Front, Tejo Rear, Reis Magos, and the Aguada Beacon—will cease functioning temporarily. These…