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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Chandan Caro, Vedant Wagle and Ruhaan Shaikh delivered impressive performances to secure semifinal spots in both the Boys Under 15 and Under 17 categories at the 1st All Goa State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament. The competition is being organised by Saxtti Sports & Cultural Club in association with UV Academy at the UV Academy in Margao. The trio maintained their winning momentum with commanding displays across both age groups. Joining them in the Boys Under 15 semifinals was Kaushik Nair, while Rishan Shaikh earned his place in the Boys Under 17 last four after a convincing victory.…

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has cautioned the public against individuals on social media who are falsely presenting themselves as policy advisers to the ministry and offering paid guidance on government related matters. In an advisory issued through its official fact checking platform, the ministry said it had identified several social media accounts claiming to advise the MEA on areas such as trade, migration and other policy issues. It clarified that these individuals have no official association with the ministry despite portraying themselves as experts or insiders. The ministry also highlighted that some of these accounts are…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Cricket Association (GCA) organised an Anti-Doping Awareness Seminar in collaboration with the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), bringing together around 250 cricketers and support staff from across the state. The initiative was aimed at educating participants on the importance of clean sport and ensuring strict adherence to anti-doping regulations. The seminar was attended by GCA Secretary Tulshidas Shetye, while the technical session was conducted virtually by anti-doping expert Dr. Rajesh Mailagire. Participants received detailed guidance on India’s anti-doping framework, including prohibited substances and methods, athletes’ rights and responsibilities, therapeutic use exemptions, doping control procedures, and the…

New Delhi: Security forces are continuing a major counter-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district after two local terrorists linked to the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were surrounded in a dense orchard in the Meemandar area. The operation was launched on Friday after Army surveillance systems detected suspicious movement in the area, which includes seven villages. Acting on the intelligence, the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) carried out a coordinated operation, establishing a tight security cordon to prevent the suspects from escaping. By Friday evening, security personnel had cleared four villages and further…

New Delhi: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India has expressed gratitude to the Government of India, its official delegation, political leaders and citizens for participating in the funeral ceremonies of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The embassy described India’s presence as a powerful expression of mutual respect and a reflection of the longstanding relationship between the two nations. In a statement, the Iranian mission thanked the official Indian delegation for representing the country at the funeral ceremonies in Tehran and paying tribute to Khamenei. It also acknowledged the participation of political leaders, Members…

New Delhi: Amid continuing unrest in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) leader Sardar Aman Khan has appealed to India for humanitarian assistance, claiming that an economic blockade and an intensified security crackdown have created severe hardships for people in the region. In a video that has circulated widely on social media, Khan alleged that residents are facing shortages of essential food supplies and medicines. He urged India to provide humanitarian support and called for the opening of crossing points along the Line of Control (LoC), arguing that civilians should have the option to move if the…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has dismissed reports claiming that Bhutan rejected an Indian offer to import E20 petrol, clarifying that no such proposal was ever made and that there are no plans to export the ethanol blended fuel to the neighbouring country. In a statement issued through its official fact check platform, the ministry said reports suggesting Bhutan had declined an offer to import E20 petrol were incorrect. It clarified that no Indian Oil Marketing Company had offered to supply the fuel to Bhutan and that there is no proposal under consideration for…