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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dismissed allegations that the proposed PM Unity Mall project would damage Toyyar Lake, calling the claims “deliberate propaganda” meant to mislead the public. In a statement issued by the party, the BJP said that some groups are falsely claiming that the PM Unity Mall is being built next to Toyyar Lake and that the project will lead to pollution of the wetland. “Don’t fall for propaganda. Some are deliberately misleading people by claiming that PM Unity Mall is being built next to Toyyar Lake and will pollute it,” the BJP said.…

New Delhi: Several top innovators and startup founders in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to discuss India’s AI roadmap, ethical innovation, and the country’s emerging role in global AI development. Following the meeting, industry leaders praised Modi’s deep understanding of technology, his grasp of India’s unique challenges, and his emphasis on building AI solutions rooted in Indian languages and data. Pratyush Kumar, co-founder of Sarvam AI, said the Prime Minister’s perspective was technically inspiring. “India has vast diversity and many languages, yet there is unity. The Prime Minister highlighted how AI can reinforce…

New Delhi: A fresh political storm has erupted following Enforcement Directorate searches linked to a massive coal theft and money laundering case in West Bengal, with investigators alleging that proceeds from the scam were diverted to fuel election-related operations of political consultancy firm I-PAC, including activities in Goa. The probe centres on an alleged coal pilferage racket involving illegal mining and theft from leasehold areas of Eastern Coalfields Limited in West Bengal. Investigators claim the operation was run by a well organised syndicate with the support of local officials, law enforcement personnel and private intermediaries. The alleged network is said…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Residents of Patnem ward in Canacona municipality on Friday met Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Prataprao Naik Gaonkar, alleging that a mega project in their locality was fraudulently approved on the basis of a false certification of the width of an existing access road. The residents demanded an immediate joint inspection of the access road by the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department, the Public Works Department (PWD) and local residents to ascertain the actual width of the road leading to the project site. According to the residents, they have been writing for several days to the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa team produced a dominant all round performance to secure first place at the 26th National Sqay Martial Arts Championship 2025–26, held in Hyderabad, reaffirming the state’s growing stature in the discipline at the national level. The title win was marked by technical excellence, disciplined execution and a strong competitive spirit across multiple categories. Goa’s athletes delivered a consistent medal winning display throughout the championship, finishing with an impressive total of 13 medals. The overall tally included eight gold, two silver and three bronze medals, highlighting the team’s depth and ability to perform under pressure against…

New Delhi: PV Sindhu’s encouraging campaign at the season opening Malaysia Open Super 1000 came to an end on Saturday after a straight games defeat to China’s Wang Zhiyi in the women’s singles semifinals. The two time Olympic medallist went down 16-21, 15-21 against the world number two, drawing curtains on India’s challenge in the prestigious tournament. Playing her first competitive event since returning from a foot injury that sidelined her for several months, Sindhu showed glimpses of her best form but struggled to maintain consistency under sustained pressure. A series of unforced errors at key moments proved costly, particularly…

New Delhi: Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has candidly admitted that the uncertainty surrounding his team’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India has begun to affect the players mentally, even as they try to project calm and professionalism. With the tournament scheduled to begin on February 7, Bangladesh’s campaign has been overshadowed by off-field turmoil after concerns were raised over security arrangements in India. The situation intensified when Bangladesh Cricket Board officials sought a change of venue for the team’s matches, adding to the growing unease within the squad. Shanto said such disruptions are not new…