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Team Goemkarponn Margao: Political analyst and long-time Indian National Congress supporter Vishal Pai Cacode has written an open letter to AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K. C. Venugopal ahead of his visit to Goa, raising what he described as key concerns about the future of the party in the state. Stating that his questions stem from commitment rather than bitterness, Pai Cacode said the letter reflects the sentiments of thousands of dedicated Congress workers and supporters. Recalling his association with the Indian National Congress since 1979, when the party contested elections on the Cow and Calf symbol, Pai Cacode said he…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant met and congratulated two students selected under the Goa Super 100 Scholarship initiative of the PACT Foundation. The beneficiaries, Laxmi Nilesh Toraskar from Nerul, pursuing a BA in Economics, and Satwija Bablo Naik from Dabal, pursuing a BA LLB, have been awarded scholarships valued at ₹30 lakh each for the entire duration of their programmes. The scholarship covers tuition fees, hostel accommodation, meals and other educational expenses. During the meeting, the Chief Minister also interacted with Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, Founder of the PACT Foundation, and appreciated the organisation’s efforts to empower…

“Nobody forced Pratima Coutinho to leave the Congress. The decision to join the Aam Aadmi Party was her own. It was a calculated political move made at a time when Congress was already battling internal challenges, defections and organisational instability. Whether the decision was driven by ideology, ambition, or political opportunity is for political observers to judge. What is clear, however, is that it was a conscious choice. Today, years later, the focus appears to be on why her return to Congress was delayed. But that discussion conveniently overlooks the fact that it was her departure that created the situation…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant show of organisational consolidation ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K. C. Venugopal chaired a crucial meeting of senior Congress leaders in Goa on Friday, with party leaders emerging from the deliberations projecting a message of unity and collective focus on challenging the BJP. The meeting, held at Cidade de Goa, was attended by Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Girish Chodankar, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, MLA Carlos Ferreira and former GPCC President Amit Patkar. Senior Congress leaders Manikrao Thakare and Anjali Nimbalkar were also present. The discussions centred…

New Delhi: The Sports Ministry has issued a strict directive to national sports federations ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Aichi Nagoya, making it clear that only athletes with genuine medal prospects will be allowed to represent India. As squads are finalised for the two major multi sport events, officials have warned federations against inflating team sizes or including athletes through discretionary picks. The emphasis, according to ministry officials, is on eliminating non performing selections and ensuring that only competitive athletes make the cut. India is expected to send around 126 athletes to the…

New Delhi: India has said it is “ready and confident” as it prepares to navigate the International Olympic Committee’s revamped host selection process for the 2036 Olympic Games, with its bid expected to move through multiple structured dialogue stages in the coming years. India had formally expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Games in Ahmedabad in 2024 through a letter of intent. However, the process was later paused in 2025 after the IOC leadership initiated a review of the selection framework. A revised system has now been approved, introducing a more layered and structured evaluation process for future host cities.…

New Delhi: India men’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has defended the team management’s decision to delay the international debut of 15 year old left hander Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the ongoing T20 series in England, suggesting the youngster is likely to remain on the bench for the second T20I as well. The decision has drawn attention after calls grew louder for Sooryavanshi’s inclusion, particularly following India’s recent struggles in the shortest format. However, the team management has opted to continue with its existing top order combination, featuring Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma. Morkel emphasised that the coaching group is…