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New Delhi: With 2026 shaping up to be a defining year for Indian sport, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has laid out an ambitious roadmap aimed at strengthening the country’s sporting ecosystem and improving global competitiveness. During a high level review meeting with senior officials from the Sports Authority of India and the Ministry, Mandaviya stressed the need for clear delivery driven targets, innovation and strict action against doping. The year ahead holds major significance for Indian athletes, with the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games forming the centrepiece of a packed international calendar. It will also mark the beginning of…

PANAJI: Goa endured a tough outing in the Women’s Under 15 One Day Trophy Elite as they suffered a comprehensive 10 wicket defeat against Baroda on Friday at the Dr. P. V. G. Raju ACA Cricket Complex in Vizianagaram. After winning the toss, Goa opted to bat first but struggled to cope with Baroda’s disciplined bowling attack. The Goa batters found it difficult to rotate strike or build partnerships and eventually managed only 64 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 35 overs. The low total put immediate pressure on the team and left little margin for…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa endured a difficult start to their Cooch Behar Trophy Elite quarterfinal after being bowled out for 164 in their first innings on the opening day of the four day Under 19 clash against Madhya Pradesh at the GCA ground in Sanguem on Thursday. After winning the toss, Madhya Pradesh chose to field and quickly justified the decision by maintaining disciplined lines and sustained pressure throughout the day. Goa’s batting line up struggled to build momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals, preventing the hosts from capitalising on the early overs. The innings ended after 82.5 overs,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The fifth edition of the Panjim Gymkhana Members League (PGML) is set to begin on January 3 at the Bandodkar Cricket Grounds, Panjim Gymkhana, marking the start of over seven weeks of competitive T20 cricket. With rising anticipation among players and spectators, PGML 5.0 is being billed as the most intense and high profile season of the league so far. The tournament will open with a formal ceremony at 8.30 am, followed by the first match of the season featuring Dempo Challengers against Manas Mavericks. The clash is expected to set the tone for a season packed…

New Delhi: India has marked a major milestone in public healthcare with the inauguration of its first government hospital based Artificial Intelligence clinic at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences in Greater Noida. The initiative signals a transformative shift toward modern, technology enabled treatment within the country’s government healthcare system and is being viewed as a historic achievement for both Uttar Pradesh and India as a whole. The AI clinic has been established under the GIMS Centre for Medical Innovation and was inaugurated through an online ceremony. Its core purpose is to integrate artificial intelligence directly into clinical practice, allowing…

New Delhi: Zomato co founder Deepinder Goyal has strongly defended the gig work model, presenting detailed data to counter criticism following recent strikes by delivery partners in late December. Addressing concerns around wages, work pressure and welfare, Goyal outlined why he believes the platform offers a fair balance between income and flexibility. On earnings, Goyal stated that Zomato delivery partners earned an average of Rs 102 per hour in 2025, excluding tips. This marked an increase from Rs 92 per hour in 2024, reflecting a nearly 11 percent year on year rise. He explained that while most partners work part…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The valedictory programme of the Goa State Youth Contingent selected for the National Youth Festival was organised at Raj Bhavan, Goa, under the chairmanship of the Honorable Governor of Goa. The event marked the formal send-off for young representatives who will participate in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at the national level. The contingent will represent Goa at the National Youth Festival organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, scheduled to be held from January 9 to January 12, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The programme aims to bring together youth leaders…