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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said the Goa government has not taken any fresh loans between April and July of the current financial year, highlighting the state’s prudent financial management. Addressing a public function, the Chief Minister said the government has instead repaid nearly ₹600 crore in loans that were borrowed around a decade ago. He added that although the state is eligible to borrow up to ₹4,000 crore, it has deliberately chosen not to avail any fresh loans during the period. Dr. Sawant said the government’s approach reflects its commitment to maintaining financial discipline while ensuring…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Samraat Kavyamahotsav 2026 began on a celebratory note with the special felicitation of educationist and motivational trainer Shri Kishore Shah, Founder Trustee of the G.D.P. Foundation, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of education and youth empowerment. Renowned poet Shri Dattaprasad Jog was also honoured during the inaugural ceremony for achieving a world record by reciting poetry continuously for 24 hours, marking a significant milestone in the field of literature. The felicitation ceremony was conducted by noted film and web series writer, poet and lyricist Shri Arvind Jagatap in the presence of Shri Deepak…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, along with the Info Tech Corporation of Goa Ltd. (ITG) and the Startup and IT Promotion Cell (SITPC), showcased the state’s growing digital ecosystem at the World Youth Skills Day 2026 celebrations held during the Karigar Mela at Kala Academy in Panaji. Organised by the Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the event was held in line with the Skill India Mission and highlighted initiatives aimed at empowering youth through technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the event and visited the…

New York: The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will create a historic first as reigning UEFA Euro champions Spain take on defending Copa America champions Argentina in a clash that has never before taken place on football’s biggest stage. Spain secured their place in the final with a 2-0 victory over France in the first semifinal, while Argentina followed with a dramatic 2-1 win against England to book their spot in Sunday’s title decider at the New York New Jersey Stadium. For the first time in World Cup history, the current champions of Europe and South America will face each…

Atlanta: Lionel Messi has firmly rejected allegations that FIFA has favoured Argentina during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that his team’s continued success is the result of consistent performances and not outside influence. The Argentina captain broke his silence after guiding the defending champions to a second consecutive World Cup final with a dramatic semifinal victory over England. Messi played a decisive role by providing two assists as Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late goals to overturn Anthony Gordon’s second half opener. Argentina’s campaign has been surrounded by controversy, with some fans and critics questioning several refereeing and…

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved sweeping changes to the formats of its premier men’s tournaments, introducing a new three stage structure for the 14 team ODI World Cup and a revamped Super 10 format for the T20 World Cup. The changes were finalised during the ICC Annual Conference in Edinburgh following recommendations from the Chief Executives’ Committee. According to the governing body, the revised formats are designed to create more meaningful matches, improve competitive balance and deliver a better experience for players and fans. Under the new ODI World Cup format, the tournament will continue to…

New Delhi: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council’s newly formed Governance Review Committee, marking a significant role for the Indian cricket administrator within the sport’s global governing body. The committee has been created to review and strengthen governance practices across the ICC. Alongside Saikia, the panel includes Dr Mohammed Moosajee from Cricket South Africa and Dr Ros Rivaz, the ICC’s newly appointed Independent Director. Saikia has also been named a member of the newly constituted Franchise Leagues Committee, which will be chaired by former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal. The committee also…