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New Delhi: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla has defended the Indian team’s selection process following Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s international debut, saying the teenager’s inclusion reflects a merit based system rather than decisions influenced by public opinion or social media criticism. Sooryavanshi made his India debut in the second T20I against England, becoming the youngest player to represent the country in international cricket at the age of 15 years and 99 days. The left handed opener had previously been left out of the Ireland series and the opening T20I against England as the team management continued…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Tribal Welfare Minister Ramesh Tawadkar has expressed optimism that members of Goa’s Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities will receive political reservation in time for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. Responding to questions on the status of the long-pending demand, Tawadkar said his department has been consistently following up with both the state and central governments to ensure the implementation of the law providing political reservation for STs. He said the state government has submitted the required proposals to the concerned ministries and departments, including the Union Law Ministry. Tawadkar added that a delegation had also met Union Home…

New Delhi: Former India captain Kapil Dev has made it clear that the decision on whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in India’s squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup should rest primarily with the national selectors, not the team management or head coach Gautam Gambhir. With uncertainty surrounding the future of the two senior batters ahead of the next World Cup, Kapil said the selection committee must take the lead in evaluating their place in the squad. He stressed that if the selectors are convinced a player deserves a spot, there is little need to seek additional approval…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has suspended Wasim Khan from the post of Chairman of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) Minority Department with immediate effect, citing acts of indiscipline and anti-party activities. The decision was announced through an official order issued by Imran Pratapgarhi, who also ordered the dissolution of the entire Goa PCC Minority Department Committee with immediate effect until further orders. To oversee the department’s functioning during the transition, the AICC has appointed Nazir A. Khan as the Convenor of the Goa PCC Minority Department with immediate effect. According to the Congress, the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s neurologists are raising concerns over a growing number of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease cases, describing the trend as an emerging healthcare challenge as the State’s elderly population continues to expand. Medical experts say hospitals and clinics are seeing more senior citizens reporting persistent memory problems, confusion and difficulties with thinking and reasoning, underscoring the need for timely diagnosis and long-term care planning. Dr Parul Dubey, Lead Neurologist at Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula, said dementia cases have become noticeably more common in recent years. She explained that Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia and differs…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has appointed senior Congress leader Sunil Kawthankar as the Working President of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) with immediate effect. The appointment was announced through an official order issued by AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K. C. Venugopal. According to the Congress, Kawthankar has been a dedicated party leader who has consistently worked to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level. The party expressed confidence that his appointment would further energise the organisation, improve coordination within the party, and expand its outreach across Goa. The GPCC welcomed the decision of the…

New Delhi: In a first for the Union Territory, the Ladakh administration has deployed 100 retired personnel from the Army, paramilitary forces and the Ladakh Scouts to form a dedicated Environment Protection Force (EPF) aimed at safeguarding the region’s fragile ecosystem. The newly created force has been tasked with patrolling ecologically sensitive areas, preventing environmental violations and taking action against illegal off roading, littering, pollution and other activities that threaten Ladakh’s unique high altitude landscape. Members of the force have also been authorised to issue spot challans against violators. The initiative comes shortly after authorities imposed fines totalling Rs 2…