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Team Goemkarponn BETUL: Residents of Naquerim-Betul Panchayat, accompanied by Quepem MLA Alton D’Costa, staged a silent protest outside the South Goa District Collector’s office, demanding urgent action against Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. The protest follows a recent explosion at the company’s warehouse on March 21, 2025, which the community alleges was the result of the company’s illegal operations. The residents voiced their strong opposition to the presence of the company in their neighborhood, raising concerns over their safety and the environment. They highlighted the explosion as a major risk to their lives and criticized the authorities for not investigating…

New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla strongly reprimanded senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for her recent comments about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The controversy erupted after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju demanded a ruling from the Speaker on Gandhi’s statement that the bill was “bulldozed through” in the Lok Sabha. This development marked a significant moment in parliamentary politics, as it highlighted tensions between the ruling BJP and the Opposition. Sonia Gandhi, a prominent figure in the Rajya Sabha, sparked the controversy by describing the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as hurried…

New Delhi: In a high-stakes meeting in Bangkok, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sat down with Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, against the backdrop of escalating tensions between their countries. The frosty relations have been exacerbated by Yunus’ recent remarks on India’s Northeast and the upheaval in Dhaka following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. At the heart of the discussion was the delicate balance between fostering a positive relationship and addressing the pressing concerns of minority safety and regional tensions. Prime Minister Modi underscored India’s deep concern about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has upheld the state government’s revised academic calendar, paving the way for the new academic year to begin on April 7, 2025. The ruling dismisses a petition filed by three parents who had challenged the state government’s March 28, 2025 notification, which advanced the start of the academic year. The petitioners had argued that holding classes during the peak summer months would negatively affect students’ health, but the court found no merit in these concerns. In its judgment, the court accepted the government’s assurance that classes would run only until…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Dmitry Smirnov advanced to the quarter finals of the masters 45+ singles category of the second edition of the Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open, which got underway at the Panjim Gymkhana in the state capital on Friday. Dmitry defeated Anup Sardesai 6-0 in the pre-quarter-final match. Earlier, Anup defeated Vinod Chandra 6-4 ahead of his encounter with Dmitry. In other matches in the masters 45+ singles category, James Darbar overcame a challenge from Brian Fernandes 6-2, while Rohan Lotlikar had an easy outing against his opponent Sunil Signapurkar, defeating the latter 6-1. In their respective matches against…

Team Goemkarponn NERUL: In the wake of a dramatic road collision near LPK Road in Nerul, a simmering dispute between tourists and a taxi driver escalated into violence leading to arrest of tourists. The incident unfolded when a West Bengal-registered vehicle crashed into a taxi driven by Joaquim D’Souza from Tuem-Pernem. Despite the tourists’ refusal to pay for the damages, D’Souza insisted on compensation, leading to an altercation where the tourists allegedly punched him. As news of the assault spread, local taxi operators assembled at the Porvorim Police Station to press for severe action against the culprits. In response, authorities…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a day marked by tension and drama, Cuncolim Union carved out a memorable victory, outlasting Betalbatim Sports Club in a nail-biting penalty shootout at the Rosary Church Ground, Navelim. The match, which had seen both teams struggle to find the net, culminated in a 5-4 win for Cuncolim Union, securing their spot in the semifinals of the United Trophy. The contest began with high stakes, as neither team could manage to break the deadlock during regular time. Despite numerous attempts, the scoreboard remained static at 0-0, setting the stage for a thrilling tiebreaker. Cuncolim Union’s resolve…