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New Delhi: United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor returned to the country on Friday, expressing optimism about the future of bilateral relations and highlighting what he described as “incredible opportunities” for cooperation between the two nations. His arrival comes at a time when India US ties continue to expand across strategic, economic, and security domains. Shortly after landing, Gor shared a message underscoring his enthusiasm about resuming his diplomatic responsibilities in India. He conveyed confidence that the partnership between the two democracies is poised for further growth, reflecting shared interests and long term strategic convergence. Gor was formally sworn…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Cricket Association President and former Ranji Trophy cricketer Mahesh Dessai has been appointed as Team Manager for the upcoming India versus New Zealand international series to be played in India. The appointment marks a proud moment for Goa cricket and highlights the growing national recognition of the state’s cricket administration. Dessai’s selection is seen as a reflection of his extensive experience in the sport, both on and off the field. Having represented Goa as a player and later contributing as an administrator, he has been credited with strengthening the state’s cricket structure through disciplined governance…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to name its vice president, Valmiki Naik, as the new State president in Goa, party sources confirmed on Friday. The decision follows a period of leadership uncertainty after Amit Palekar resigned from the post, taking responsibility for the party’s poor performance in the recent Zilla Panchayat elections. The party was left without a clear leader after interim president Srikrishna Parab, appointed as General Secretary (Organisation), also stepped down. AAP’s Goa in-charge, Atishi, visited the State on Friday to hold consultations with office bearers and party workers to address the leadership…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) has called upon the State government to operationalise spatial planning at the level of panchayats and municipalities, in accordance with the 73rd and 74th Amendments of the Constitution, and to ensure people’s participation in the preparation of Development Plans. In a communication addressed to the Chief Secretary, GBA sought the initiation of a structured process to involve local self-government institutions in planning activities. GBA convenor Sabina Martins said the demand gains significance following the amendment to the Goa Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, which was approved by the Goa Legislative Assembly in October 2025…

The latest Enforcement Directorate raids on the office and residence of Pratik Jain, co-founder of the Indian Political Action Committee, have reopened an uncomfortable question that refuses to go away. Why does Goa keep surfacing in India’s biggest political money trails? According to investigators, the searches are linked to an alleged routing of proceeds of crime connected to the coal scam. ED sources claim that nearly ₹20 crore was moved out of Kolkata through a web of domestic and international hawala channels and funnelled to an event management firm for political activities during the Goa elections. WhatsApp chats recovered during…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has granted bail to Maqsood Ahmad Patloo, a resident of Kashmir, who was arrested in connection with a drug trafficking case registered by Anjuna police. Patloo was taken into custody following a late-night raid conducted on August 3, 2025, during which police allegedly seized 1.77 kg of ganja, 56 grams of suspected hydroponic ganja and cash amounting to ₹7 lakh from his possession. The State opposed the bail plea, arguing that the accused was a repeat offender with earlier cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday said Goa is not a Christian-majority state, just as Chhattisgarh should not be seen only through the prism of Naxalism. He was speaking after inaugurating the Silver Jubilee edition of Lukosthav-25 at Adarshgram, Poinguinim, in the presence of Goa Minister for Arts & Culture, Tribal Welfare and Sports & Youth Affairs Ramesh Tawadkar. “I had a misconception that Goa was a Christian-majority state, just as many people think Chhattisgarh is a Naxalite state. But Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed me that around 70 per cent of Goa’s population is…