Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State of Goa, through the Investigation Officer, has approached the High Court seeking cancellation of bail granted to accused Ajay Gupta in a document forgery case registered by the Mapusa Police. Acting on the petition, the High Court has issued a notice to Ajay Gupta and scheduled the matter for hearing on May 4. The state has urged the court to revoke the bail, citing grounds linked to the ongoing investigation in the case.
Team Goemkarponn VERNA: An ambulance transporting newborn babies to the South District Hospital in Margao met with an accident after colliding with a car on the Verna Bypass Road. The incident occurred while the ambulance was en route to the hospital, raising immediate concern over the safety of the infants on board. However, in a relief to all, no injuries were reported in the mishap. All newborn babies, along with the medical staff accompanying them, were confirmed to be safe.
New Delhi: The debate over potential transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified amid rising tensions in West Asia, with legal experts pointing to international law that clearly differentiates between canals and natural waterways. Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, countries bordering strategic straits cannot impose charges simply for allowing ships to pass through. These waterways are considered international passages where vessels enjoy the right of transit without obstruction or mandatory fees. Limited charges are permitted only for specific services such as navigation assistance or port related support, and must be applied fairly.…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, outlining the party’s vision and key promises for the state. The document, launched at an event in Kolkata, focuses on addressing concerns across multiple sections of society. It highlights measures aimed at supporting farmers facing crop related uncertainties, creating employment opportunities for youth, and improving safety and security for women. Presenting the manifesto, Shah stated that it offers a roadmap to address what he described as widespread dissatisfaction in the state. He emphasised that the proposals are designed…
New Delhi: The India men’s national football team is set to participate in the Unity Cup 2026, a four nation international tournament scheduled to take place in London from May 26 to 30. The competition will feature India alongside Nigeria national football team, Jamaica national football team and Zimbabwe national football team. The matches will be hosted at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC. India will take on Jamaica in the second semi final on May 27, while Nigeria will face Zimbabwe in the opening semi final on May 26. The winners will progress to the final on May…
New Delhi: India’s rising badminton star Ayush Shetty produced a sensational upset to enter the semi finals of the Badminton Asia Championships, defeating third seed Jonatan Christie in straight games on Friday. The world No. 25 overcame the fourth ranked Indonesian 23 to 21, 21 to 17 in a tightly contested quarterfinal that lasted 54 minutes. It was their first meeting on the international circuit, and Shetty displayed remarkable composure to outplay one of the sport’s most accomplished names. Christie, a decorated player with gold medals at the Asian Games and Asian Championships, along with a key role in Indonesia’s…
New Delhi: Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov continued his commanding run in the Candidates chess tournament, defeating India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the 10th round to stretch his lead at the top of the standings. With this victory, Sindarov moved to eight points, opening up a significant two point advantage over the field. The win marked his sixth of the tournament and his second triumph over Praggnanandhaa, who now finds himself out of title contention with four points after suffering his third loss. Sindarov’s precise preparation and aggressive approach proved decisive, as he capitalised on a complex middle game to secure a convincing…
