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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda emerged as the champions of the Women’s Inter Collegiate Handball Championship for the academic year 2025 to 26 after a commanding performance in the final held at the Goa University grounds in Taleigao. The tournament, organised by the university, took place on March 2 and March 4 and witnessed participation from colleges across the state. In the championship final, the Don Bosco Engineering team delivered an impressive display of skill and teamwork to defeat Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim with a convincing scoreline of 14 to 4. The victory…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has initiated discussions on formulating a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence policy as part of its broader vision to position the state as a hub for emerging technologies. A stakeholder meeting was held at Paryatan Bhavan in Panaji to deliberate on AI governance, innovation and the roadmap for responsible adoption of the technology across sectors. The meeting was chaired by Rohan A. Khaunte and brought together senior officials from government departments, industry bodies, academic institutions and the technology sector. Representatives from the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, state agencies, educational institutions and industry…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A high level stakeholder meeting was held in Panaji to examine the growing impact of social media on children and to explore possible regulatory measures to enhance online safety. The consultation was organised by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications of the Government of Goa and took place at Paryatan Bhavan in Patto. The meeting was chaired by Rohan A. Khaunte and brought together representatives from government departments, law enforcement agencies, the education sector, industry bodies and technology stakeholders. Officials from the cyber crime unit, legal departments, educational institutions and business associations participated in the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa strengthened its presence on the global tourism stage during its participation at the internationally renowned ITB Berlin 2026, where the state received significant international recognition for its evolving tourism strategy and leadership. The Goa Tourism Pavilion at the event was inaugurated by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the presence of Ajit Gupte and senior officials from India’s tourism ministry, along with representatives from Goa Tourism and tourism stakeholders. The participation highlighted Goa’s efforts to position itself as a dynamic and sustainable global destination while strengthening partnerships with international travel markets. Officials and industry representatives from Goa engaged…

New Delhi: Russia has reiterated its willingness to supply crude oil to India as global energy markets face renewed volatility due to escalating tensions in West Asia. The statement comes at a time when international oil and gas prices have surged sharply following disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most crucial energy shipping routes. The narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman carries nearly one fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Recent developments in the region have led to heightened uncertainty around tanker movements and energy supplies, pushing prices…

New Delhi: India has received a temporary 30 day waiver from the United States allowing refiners to purchase Russian crude that is currently stranded at sea. The decision offers short term relief for the country’s energy sector as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts global oil supply routes and raises concerns over shipment security. The waiver permits transactions involving Russian crude that has already been loaded onto tankers but has not yet reached buyers. The measure aims to ensure that oil continues to circulate in global markets at a time when geopolitical tensions are affecting shipping routes and supply…

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has been appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal after CV Ananda Bose resigned. The change in the poll-bound state is part of an overall reshuffle under which nine states and Union Territories have got new Governors and Lieutenant Governors. Tamil Nadu, where assembly elections are due as well, also got a new Governor. The state will be an additional charge for RV Arlekar, the Governor of Kerala. Ravi’s appointment was announced first by Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who accused the Central government of violating federal principles by making the appointment…