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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Forward Party has urged Governor Ashok Gajapathi Raju to withhold assent to two Bills passed by the Goa Legislative Assembly on September 2, 2026, raising concerns over land acquisition safeguards, conversion of industrial leasehold properties into freehold assets and several alleged drafting deficiencies. In a memorandum submitted to the Governor, the party sought reconsideration of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Goa Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 56 of 2026) and the Goa Ease of Doing Business (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 58 of 2026). The Goa…

Team Goemkarponn VELIM: The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) held a meeting with members and grassroots workers from the Velim constituency to discuss organisational strengthening, public issues and the party’s future activities in the area. The meeting brought together party members and grassroots workers to exchange views on issues affecting local residents and improve coordination at the constituency level. Discussions focused on enhancing public outreach, strengthening communication with citizens and identifying key concerns faced by people in the constituency. Members also discussed the need to ensure that public grievances and local issues are effectively raised on appropriate platforms. The meeting emphasised…

New Delhi: India ended a 20-year wait for a place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup after the Blue Colts defeated Bangladesh 3-0 in their final Group B qualifying match in Tashkent on Sunday. The victory gave India six points from three matches, but their qualification was confirmed only after Syria lost 0-3 to hosts Uzbekistan later in the day. India finished second in Group B and secured one of the seven best runner-up spots across the eight qualifying groups. India last featured in the AFC U20 Asian Cup main tournament in 2006. Their return to the continental stage marks…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Girish Chodankar on Monday condemned the Sawant Government for allegedly deploying police to confront 16-year-old students who were peacefully raising their voices in support of their teachers. “These children are not protesting against the Government. They are asking a simple and genuine question: Why are their teachers being transferred when examinations are approaching? Instead of listening to the students and addressing their concerns, the Government has chosen to respond with police presence. What kind of sensitivity is this?” Chodankar said. He said the incident reflected a growing disconnect between the Sawant Government…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona MLA and Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Ramesh Tawadkar has sounded the poll bugle for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections, declaring that he is confident of securing more than 70 per cent of the votes in the next election. Tawadkar was addressing a large gathering of BJP workers at the ‘Seva Sankalp Padyatra’ organised in Canacona on Saturday to mark 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s service to the nation. Taking a direct swipe at his political detractors, Tawadkar challenged his opponents to contest against him rather than question his electoral support. “Instead, dare…

New Delhi: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced a remarkable comeback to defeat China’s He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu and clinch the China Masters Super 750 men’s doubles title on Sunday. The world No. 5 Indian pair overcame a slow start to win 11-21, 21-13, 21-17 in a gripping one hour and 10 minute final. It was their third appearance in the China Masters final, having finished runners up in 2023 and 2025. The victory gave Satwik and Chirag their second title of the season after their Singapore Open Super 750 triumph. They had also reached the final…

New Delhi: India are set to make cricketing history by facing Japan in their first ever T20 international clash on September 22 at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture, just two days before the Asian Games 2026 begin. The landmark fixture is expected to generate interest as India and Japan have never previously met in a cricket match. However, uncertainty over the broadcasting arrangements has emerged ahead of the contest, with efforts reportedly underway to secure a suitable television partner. The Japan Cricket Association is understood to be in discussions with ITW Universe regarding the broadcast rights. The…