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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Mahila Congress has raised concerns over the timing and intent of the Centre’s recent discussions on the Women’s Reservation Bill, officially known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Addressing a press conference, North Goa Mahila Congress President Mauli Gama Silver, along with state leaders, including Dr. Pratiksha Khalap, questioned the decision to convene deliberations on the bill during an ongoing election period. The leaders alleged that the ruling BJP is approaching the issue with an “election-driven mindset” rather than a genuine commitment to women’s empowerment. Dr. Khalap noted that the Women’s Reservation Bill has a…

New Delhi: As Parliament prepares for a special three-day session to deliberate on the Women’s Reservation Bill, the Centre has launched a wide-ranging outreach initiative, inviting women from across the country to witness the proceedings. The move aims to highlight the significance of the debate and ensure representation from diverse sections of society. Women from varied backgrounds, including grassroots workers, self-help group members, sanitation staff and beneficiaries of government schemes, are being brought to the national capital. Political parties such as Telugu Desam Party and Shiv Sena are also mobilising women leaders, legislators and first-time visitors to attend the session,…

New Delhi: Rising cricket talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in a 35-player shortlist for India’s upcoming T20I series in Ireland, signaling a potential early international debut. The 15-year-old has impressed with his performances for Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. India is scheduled to tour Ireland in June for a two-match T20I series in Belfast, and selectors have prepared a pool of T20 specialists as probables. Sooryavanshi’s inclusion highlights the confidence the selection panel has in his abilities at a remarkably young age. If selected, he is expected to become the youngest player to represent India in…

New Delhi: The AFC Champions League is set for a major expansion, with the number of participating teams increasing from 24 to 32 starting from the 2026–27 season. The decision, announced by the Asian Football Confederation, is aimed at enhancing competitiveness and broadening opportunities across the continent. Despite the increase in teams, the tournament’s overall structure will largely remain unchanged. The competition will continue to feature two regional groups, East and West, but each group will expand from 12 to 16 teams under the new format. Under the revised system, the top six teams from each group will qualify directly…

New Delhi: Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov has secured his place in the World Chess Championship after winning the 2026 Candidates Tournament, setting up a highly anticipated title clash with India’s D Gukesh later this year. The 20-year-old clinched the tournament with a round to spare following a draw against Anish Giri in the 13th round. Sindarov remained unbeaten throughout the competition, underlining his consistency and dominance against a strong field of contenders. The upcoming championship match is expected to be one of the youngest-ever contests for the world title. Gukesh had already made history in 2024 by becoming the youngest world…

New Delhi: Munaf Patel has strongly backed Gautam Gambhir amid growing speculation over his future, cautioning the Board of Control for Cricket in India against taking any drastic decision to remove him from the role. Gambhir, who took over as head coach after India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2024, has experienced mixed results during his tenure. While he has guided the team to major titles such as the Champions Trophy, Asia Cup and T20 World Cup, India’s struggles in Test cricket during a transition phase have drawn criticism. Amid calls for his removal, Munaf Patel stressed that replacing Gambhir…

New Delhi: Fresh tensions gripped Manipur after protests against the killing of two children in a recent bomb attack turned violent, leaving several people injured in Bishnupur district. Demonstrations intensified across the region, disrupting movement and raising security concerns. The unrest followed the deaths of a five-year-old boy and a six-month-old girl, who were killed when an explosive device struck their home on April 7 while they were asleep. The incident triggered widespread anger, leading to large gatherings demanding swift action against those responsible. During the protests, demonstrators reportedly stopped a vehicle on a highway, suspecting the occupants of links…