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Washington: The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has approved a possible foreign military sale of anti-submarine warfare Sonobuoys and related equipment to India at an estimated cost of USD 52.8 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification, notifying Congress of this possible sale today, the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency said in a release. Notably, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency is an agency within the United States Department of Defence. “The Government of India has requested to buy AN/SSQ-53G High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare (HAASW) sonobuoys; AN/SSQ-62F HAASW sonobuoys; AN/SSQ-36 sonobuoys; technical and publications and data…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) to draft exam papers for Class IX for the core subjects like -languages, mathematics, science and social science from the current academic year onwards. The development comes as a part of implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) for class IX. In a circular issued, the Board said that the Class IX exam will be conducted in two semesters covering 10 subjects — core subjects like the 3 languages, mathematics, science and social science and elective subjects of interdisciplinary approach, art education, vocational and physical education. The Board…

Kyiv, Ukraine: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that embracing people as a form of greeting is a culture in ‘our part of the world’ while answering the media queries on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Ukraine. Sections of the western media and Ukrainian news media outlets had expressed their displeasure with PM Modi embracing Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, on his visit to Moscow for the Russia-India bilateral summit earlier this year. PM Modi’s embrace of Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow for the India-Russia annual summit had also left Ukraine and…

Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that India is a ‘big country’ with ‘big influence’ while answering media queries on what role he thinks the country of 1.4 billion could play in the ongoing 2022 Russo-Ukrainian conflict. “India will play its role. I think that India has begun to recognise that this is not just a conflict. This is a real war, of one man and his name is Putin, against a whole country, whose name is Ukraine. You are a big country. You have a big influence,” Zelensky said “PM Modi wants peace more than Putin. The problem…

Chennai: India on Saturday launched its first ever reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’ from Chennai’s Thiruvidandhai, adding another feather to its space technology portfolio. Developed by Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India with Martin Group, the rocket, carrying three Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites, was launched into a suborbital trajectory using a mobile launcher. What’s the aim? These satellites would collect data and information for research purposes on global warming and climate change. RHUMI-1 is equipped with a generic-fuel-based hybrid motor and electrically triggered parachute deployer. The spacecraft is 100% pyrotechnic-free and 0% TNT. The RHUMI-1 rocket combines the advantages…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: FC Goa are delighted to announce the return of Laxmikant Kattimani, with the experienced goalkeeper signing a one-year contract with the Club. Kattimani’s addition allows the Club to leverage on his vast experience, while also allowing them flexibility as they continue to build for the future with the likes of Arshdeep Singh, Lara Sharma and Bob Jackson also being a part of their goal-keeping department. Born and raised in Goa, Laxmikant Kattimani began his senior professional career with Vasco SC during their debut I-League season in 2008-09. The following year, he joined Dempo SC, where he spent…

New Delhi: India batting star Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket saying he’s content with his career having realised his dream of representing his country. “As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind!” Dhawan said in a post on his social media accounts. Dhawan, who made his international debut in October 2010, played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is for India. He scored 10867 runs across formats including 24 centuries and 55 half-centuries. “I am at…