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Team Goemkarponn MARCEL: A resident of Marcel in Ponda was allegedly cheated of ₹3.52 lakh in an online investment scam after responding to a Facebook advertisement that promised high returns. According to Mardol Police, complainant Shameer Devagiri, a resident near Holy Family Church, Marcel, originally from Haveri, Karnataka, stated that between January 1, 2025 and July 6, 2026, he came across an investment advertisement on Facebook and contacted the mobile number mentioned in it. The accused allegedly assured the complainant that his money would be invested and would generate substantial profits. Trusting the promise, Devagiri transferred a total of ₹3,52,000…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move aimed at tightening enforcement against illegal waste disposal, North Goa District Magistrate Ankit Yadav has directed authorities to intensify inspections of illegal dumping sites and bulk waste generators while ensuring strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. Chairing a meeting of the Special Cell on Solid Waste Management, constituted under the directions of the Supreme Court, the District Magistrate reviewed the district’s preparedness to curb illegal dumping, improve monitoring and strengthen compliance with waste management norms. The meeting, attended by representatives of village panchayats, municipalities, the Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) and…

Team Goemkarponn BENAULIM: Political parties in Goa presented sharply divided views on the proposed Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill on “One Nation, One Election” during a consultation held by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Saturday, with opposition parties rejecting the proposal and the BJP strongly defending it. Leaders from the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) argued that holding simultaneous elections across the country would weaken India’s federal framework and adversely affect democratic processes. Congress MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira said every opposition representative who participated in the consultation opposed the Bill. He said the parties had objected to the…

New Delhi: India is preparing for one of its biggest indigenous naval expansion programmes, with the Indian Navy planning three major warship projects worth nearly Rs 1 lakh crore. The proposed initiatives, currently undergoing internal consultations and planning, are expected to significantly strengthen the country’s maritime capabilities and reinforce its strategic position in the Indian Ocean Region and the wider Indo Pacific. The three projects include the construction of next generation Project 15C guided missile destroyers, Project 17B stealth frigates and the ambitious Project 18A large surface combatants. Once approved, they will represent one of the largest investments in indigenous…

New Delhi: A joint team comprising the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Manipur Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has arrested two people in connection with the killing of six Liangmai Naga civilians in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, marking a significant breakthrough in the high profile investigation. The arrests were made during a coordinated operation at Leilon Vaiphei village on Friday after security agencies acted on specific intelligence regarding the suspects’ whereabouts. The accused have been identified as Pradip, son of Tomba, and his wife Ayingbi, both residents of the same village. Investigators believe the couple was involved in the…

New Delhi: Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare produced a memorable performance on his Diamond League debut by finishing third at the Monaco meet, becoming only the fourth Indian athlete to secure a podium finish in one of the world’s most prestigious athletics competitions. The 31 year old national record holder cleared 2.12m, 2.16m, 2.20m, 2.23m and 2.26m, clearing each of those heights on his first attempt. He then made three unsuccessful attempts at 2.28m, ultimately settling for third place in a world class field. The competition was won by Ukraine’s Oleh Doroshchuk, who cleared 2.32m on his first attempt, while…

New Delhi: India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into cricket history by becoming the first Indian cricketer, across both men’s and women’s cricket, to score a half century in all three international formats at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The landmark achievement came during the first innings of the ongoing one off Test against England, where the experienced batter scored a composed 58 off 121 deliveries. With her latest knock, Harmanpreet completed a rare feat after previously registering two ODI fifties and a T20I half century at the historic venue. Her latest innings also made her the first…