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New Delhi: In the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, shooting sensation Vijayveer Sidhu has made history by securing India’s fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup. His victory in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol event marks a pivotal moment, not only for himself but also for the aspirations of future Indian athletes. Sidhu’s triumph is a testament to his resilience and strategic brilliance, as he outmaneuvered seasoned competitors under testing conditions. The men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol final was a nail-biting affair, with Sidhu and Italy’s Riccardo Mazzetti locked in a fierce battle. Sidhu’s steady nerve allowed him to edge…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major step towards enhancing workplace safety awareness, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday launched the Rs 2 crore ‘Skill-on-Wheels’ initiative at the Goa Occupational Safety & Health Expo & Summit 2025. The project aims to deliver hands-on industrial safety training to rural communities across the state. The mobile training units will focus on critical areas such as industrial fire and electrical safety, disaster management, fundamental well-being. “This initiative is part of our commitment to ensuring safer workplaces and empowering people with the knowledge to prevent accidents,” Sawant said. He also announced that safety training modules…

United States: In a surprising move, U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 90-day halt on tariffs for all countries except China. This decision marks a significant shift from his earlier stance on trade imbalances and tariffs, which had triggered concerns of a global economic slowdown. Trump’s tariffs were originally introduced to address what he considered a trade imbalance with various countries. He mentioned that over 75 nations had negotiated with the U.S. and refrained from retaliating, leading him to opt for a temporary pause. During this 90-day period, a significantly reduced reciprocal tariff rate of just 10% will apply. However,…

New Delhi: Banks are likely to reduce their interest rates in the coming quarters following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent cumulative cut in policy rates, as per an SBI report. The RBI has slashed its repo rate by 50 basis points since February this year, prompting expectations of a transmission of these cuts by financial institutions. The report highlights that after the RBI’s 25 basis point repo rate reduction in February, public sector banks lowered deposit rates by 6 basis points, while foreign banks cut rates by 15 basis points. In contrast, private banks increased their rates by…

New Delhi: The extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key figure accused of planning the devastating 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, marks a pivotal moment in India’s pursuit of justice. As Rana faces extradition from the United States on a special flight, survivors of the attacks reflect on the gravity of his involvement. Devika Rotawan, who bravely identified terrorist Ajmal Kasab despite being shot during the assault, demands stern action: “Rana should be hanged for his role in the terror attacks,” she affirms. Rana, originally from Pakistan, has been linked to the banned terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence. His extradition…

New Delhi: As the dust settles on years of heightened tensions, India and China are charting a new course in their bilateral relations, signaling a move towards more constructive engagement. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has highlighted the positive trajectory, acknowledging that despite setbacks like the Galwan Valley clashes, both nations are now poised for improvement. This strategic shift comes after a tumultuous period, marking the lowest point in India-China relations since the 1962 war. The recent developments in their relationship are marked by several key milestones. The Galwan Valley clashes in June 2020 brought India-China relations to their lowest…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Punit Fadte continued his impressive run at the Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Open 2025, advancing to both the men’s singles semifinals and the boys’ U-18 semifinals. Fadte breezed through the men’s singles quarterfinals, defeating top seed Siddharth Nunes 6-1. He also triumphed in the boys’ U-18 quarterfinals with a commanding 6-0 victory over Devaansh Naik. Santosh Gorawar joined Punit in the men’s singles semifinals after a hard-fought 6-3 win over Tanay Amonkar. Earlier in the pre-quarterfinals, Nagesh Naik defeated Pankaj Nanoskar 6-4, while Prince D’Silva and Raju Kundaikar progressed with victories over Lyndon Pinto (6-3) and Kedar Tari…