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COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has informed India that it will not allow any Chinese research vessel to dock at its ports or operate within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for one year. The move comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to respect Indian strategic and security concerns. Sri Lanka’s decision means that the Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 will not be granted clearance to conduct deep water exploration in the South Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka has informed India that it will not allow any Chinese research vessel to dock at its ports or operate within…

India becomes the second country after the US to launch a specialised astronomy observatory to study black holes. Here’s all you need to know about the XPoSat mission Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its first space mission of 2024, the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), on Monday, January 1, 2024. The satellite lifted off at 9.10 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. XPoSat is India’s first dedicated scientific satellite designed to research space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emissions originating from celestial sources. With this satellite, India will become the second country after the…

To enhance the scope of UPI payments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announcedsome measures and changes that will be applicable from January 1, 2024. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), used for immediate money transfers through mobile devices, has become the fastest-growing payment mode in the country. Since its launch, the volume of digital transactions in India has increased exponentially. To enhance the scope of UPI payments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced some measures and changes that will be applicable from January 1, 2024. Notably, The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has asked payment…

The naval battle occurred around 0330 GMT on Sunday as the attackers sought to board the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou, Maersk and US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. Copenhagen/Dubai/Cairo: US helicopters repelled an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on a Maersk container vessel in the Red Sea, sinking three boats and killing 10 militants, according to accounts by American, Maersk, and Houthi officials on Sunday. The naval battle occurred around 0330 GMT on Sunday as the attackers sought to board the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou, Maersk and US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. Helicopters from the USS Eisenhower and USS Gravely joined the ship’s…

Reacting to a user’s query regarding the comparison between franchise cricket and Test cricket, the former India pacer came out with a blunt reply. Bangalore: In the past decade or so, the franchise cricket has definitely impacted the international circuit with many players choosing to play the cash-rich tournaments rather than being on national duty. At times, players with a national team contract don’t hesitate from leaving their side’s game for playing in events like the Indian Premier League or the Big Bash League. Reacting to a user’s query regarding the comparison between franchise cricket and Test cricket, former India…

Goemkarponn Desk DUDHSAGAR: A 25-year-old boy from Badami, Karnataka, was crushed beneath the wheels of a train and died. Jadhav tragically died when he unintentionally fell beneath the wheel of the moving train while getting out of the compartment across from the Dudhsagar railway yard. The deputy station master of South Western Railway’s (SWR) Vasco Railway Station reported the incident to the Vasco Railway Police.

The recently concluded Goa Athletics Meet saw outstanding performances in different categories, displaying amazing talent and skills in various age groups and sports. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Paralympic Association, in collaboration with the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, organised the State Para Athletics Championship 2023-24 at SAG Athletic Stadium, Bambolim, on December 27, 2023. Over 115 participants from more than 10 special schools competed in three age categories: 9-14, 15-19, and above 20, showcasing their talents in track and field events such as 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, Long Jump, Shot Put, Javelin, and Discus. Secretary for the Office…