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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Traffic Police has dismissed allegations questioning the legality of traffic fines amounting to nearly Rs 3 crore, asserting that all enforcement actions are being carried out in strict compliance with existing laws. The clarification comes in response to recent reports and an editorial that suggested traffic enforcement in the State lacked mandatory certification under Rule 167-A of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. In an official statement, the department maintained that its primary focus remains improving road safety and reducing accidents, adding that enforcement measures are both lawful and transparent. Officials explained that Rule 167-A,…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A fast track court has acquitted an Arambol resident accused in a 2022 sexual assault case involving a foreign national, citing lack of credible evidence and significant gaps in the prosecution’s case. The accused had been charged with sexually assaulting the woman on the pretext of administering a mud bath at a lake in Arambol. However, the court granted him the benefit of doubt after noting that the complainant was not examined during the trial, making it difficult to substantiate the allegations. In its observations, the court held that the circumstantial evidence presented by the prosecution was…

New Delhi: The India national under-17 football team is gearing up for its final phase of preparation with two international friendlies against Qatar national under-17 football team in Doha on April 25 and 28. The matches, confirmed by the All India Football Federation, will be played behind closed doors. These fixtures will serve as the team’s last preparatory outings before the upcoming AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026. The Indian squad, popularly known as the Blue Colts, is currently in Thailand, where they are playing a series of warm up games against the United Arab Emirates national under-17 football…

New Delhi: India’s top cricketers are likely to be rested for the upcoming one off Test against Afghanistan in June, as team management looks to manage workload following the Indian Premier League 2026. The match is scheduled to begin on June 6, just six days after the IPL final on May 31, leaving minimal recovery time for players involved in the league. Key players such as Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah are expected to be given a break, particularly as the Test does not count towards the ICC World Test Championship cycle. However, they are likely to return for the…

New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test captain Shubman Gill are reportedly dissatisfied with the scheduling of the upcoming one off Test against Afghanistan, which is set to begin just days after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League 2026. The IPL final is scheduled for May 31, leaving only a brief gap before the Test match begins on June 6. This tight turnaround has raised concerns within the team management about player workload and recovery, especially with several senior players expected to be involved deep into the IPL season. The Board of Control for Cricket in India…

New Delhi: India has been placed in the highest risk category for doping in athletics, with the Athletics Integrity Unit classifying the country as “extremely high risk.” The move places India alongside nations such as Russia, Belarus, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ukraine in Category A, the most stringent classification. The Athletics Federation of India has been upgraded from Category B, meaning Indian athletes will now face tighter anti doping regulations and increased scrutiny. According to the watchdog, India ranked among the top two countries globally for the highest number of anti doping violations in athletics between 2022 and 2025. AIU…

New Delhi: The global chess spotlight has shifted to Javokhir Sindarov, whose dominant run at the Candidates Tournament 2026 has positioned him as the leading contender for the world title. The 20 year old secured victory with a final round draw against Wei Yi, finishing with an impressive 10 out of 14 points, the highest score recorded in the modern format of the tournament. This achievement places Sindarov ahead of recent benchmarks set by top players, including D. Gukesh, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and even Magnus Carlsen. His victory has earned him a place in the upcoming World Championship match, where he…