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New Delhi: Chandan Caro and Ishita Colaso stole the spotlight by securing double crowns at the 2nd All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament held at the Multipurpose Stadium in Fatorda. Organised by the Ponda Table Tennis Sports Club under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association, the tournament witnessed some impressive performances from the state’s emerging paddlers across various age categories. Top seed Chandan enjoyed a dominant run to the titles, defeating Ruhaan Shaikh 3-0 in the Boys Under-15 final before producing another commanding display to overcome Rishan Shaikh by the same margin in the Boys Under-19 final.…

New Delhi: India have announced their women’s cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games, with Harmanpreet Kaur retaining the captaincy as the team prepares to defend the gold medal it won at the previous edition of the continental event. Despite India’s disappointing campaign at the Women’s T20 World Cup earlier this year, the selectors have decided to continue with Harmanpreet at the helm, while Smriti Mandhana has once again been appointed vice captain for the tournament scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September. The squad sees minimal changes from the World Cup side, with wicketkeeper batter Yastika Bhatia…

New Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi EV Policy 2026, reinforcing the national capital’s commitment to an electric-only transport future by excluding incentives for strong hybrid vehicles and focusing entirely on battery electric mobility. The policy comes into effect from July 1, 2026, and will remain in force until March 31, 2030. It outlines an ambitious strategy to accelerate EV adoption through purchase subsidies, tax exemptions, scrapping incentives and large-scale investments in charging infrastructure. One of the biggest changes from the draft version is the removal of proposed benefits for hybrid cars. The earlier proposal had suggested a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Chairman of the Kannada Development Authority (KDA), Purushottama Bilimale, has appealed to the Union Government and the Karnataka Government to step in over concerns surrounding the future of Kannada-medium schools in Goa. In representations sent to the Union Education Ministry and the Karnataka Government, Bilimale expressed concern over reports that some Kannada-medium schools in Goa could face closure. He argued that such a move would adversely affect the Kannada-speaking community and the educational rights of a linguistic minority. Bilimale said Kannada-medium institutions have served generations of students in Goa, particularly families living in border regions and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, held the 11th Empowered Committee Meeting at Mantralaya in Porvorim to review applications submitted under the Seed Capital Grant Scheme of the Goa Startup Policy 2025. The meeting brought together key policymakers, industry representatives and government officials to evaluate startups seeking financial assistance to scale their businesses and accelerate growth. A total of 26 applications were received under the Seed Capital Grant Scheme and were initially examined by an Expert Committee. Following a detailed assessment process, 15 startups were recommended for consideration by the Empowered…

New Delhi: Pakistan has intensified its rhetoric over the Indus Waters Treaty, issuing a sharp warning amid growing tensions with India over the sharing of river waters governed by the decades old agreement. Speaking during a press conference, Pakistan’s climate leadership accused India of attempting to control water flows destined for Pakistan and warned of serious consequences if the country’s share of water was restricted. The remarks included a strong declaration that any attempt to seize Pakistan’s water rights would be met with a firm response. The issue holds major significance for Pakistan, where a substantial portion of the population…

New Delhi: A growing number of commercial vessels heading to India are switching off their tracking systems while passing through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, reflecting mounting security concerns in the region amid tensions involving Iran. The practice, known in the shipping industry as “going dark”, involves disabling Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders that normally broadcast a vessel’s identity, location and destination. While these systems are essential for maritime safety and navigation, ships operating in high risk areas sometimes turn them off to reduce visibility and avoid becoming potential targets. Recent shipping patterns indicate that a majority of vessels…