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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: South Stallions emerged champions of the Late Manohar Dhond Memorial All Stars Cup 2025 after edging out BPS Army in a closely contested finale at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji. Led by captain Sudhanva Udupa, South Stallions showcased consistency and composure to secure the prestigious junior team title, while BPS Army, captained by Sparsh Kolwalkar, finished runners up. The exclusive junior league team championship brought together some of Goa’s most promising badminton talent in a professionally structured format. Organised by Dhond’s Sports Club and Panjim Smashers Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association, the tournament featured…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The State government is planning to introduce two new roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferries on the Diwar–São Pedro route in a move aimed at improving river connectivity and reducing congestion for daily commuters. Officials from the River Navigation Department (RND) said the proposed ferries will be smaller in size compared to the existing Ro-Ro vessels operating on the Ribandar–Chorao stretch, but will be specifically designed to suit traffic needs on the Diwar crossing. Each ferry is expected to carry multiple cars, two-wheelers and passengers in a single trip, helping cut down long waiting times, particularly during peak hours.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Senior policymakers and trade representatives from Goa and Norway have explored new opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation, with a focus on information technology, tourism, and start-up ecosystems. The discussions highlighted Goa’s growing potential as a hub for digital innovation and international business collaboration. The meeting brought together officials from the Goa government’s Department of Information Technology and Department of Tourism, along with representatives from the Norway India Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the state’s Startup and IT Promotion Cell. The engagement was facilitated by a Goa-based digital transformation firm with operations in both India and Norway,…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, describing her as a leader whose contributions to Bangladesh and India Bangladesh relations will be remembered. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister said he was deeply saddened by the passing of Khaleda Zia in Dhaka and extended heartfelt condolences to her family and the people of Bangladesh. He said her role as the country’s first woman Prime Minister and her efforts toward national development and bilateral relations had left…

New Delhi: An Air India Express pilot has been formally arrested and later released on bail in connection with an alleged assault on a passenger at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Police confirmed that the offence is bailable under the sections applied and that the investigation into the incident is ongoing. The accused, identified as Virendra Sejwal, was taken into custody a few days ago after investigators completed preliminary inquiries, including the examination of CCTV footage and the recording of statements from those involved. He was subsequently released on bail following his arrest. The incident dates back to December 19…

New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared defence procurement proposals worth approximately Rs 79,000 crore, marking a significant push to enhance the combat readiness and technological capabilities of India’s Armed Forces. The approvals were granted during a meeting held on December 29, 2025. For the Indian Army, acceptance of necessity was accorded for several critical systems aimed at strengthening battlefield effectiveness and air defence. These include the Loiter Munition System for artillery regiments, Low Level Light Weight Radars, Long Range Guided Rocket Ammunition for the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System, and the Integrated…

New Delhi: India is on track to become the world’s third largest economy by 2030, with its gross domestic product projected to reach $7.3 trillion, according to an official assessment released on Monday. With its GDP currently valued at $4.18 trillion, India has already overtaken Japan to secure the fourth position globally and is expected to surpass Germany within the next two and a half to three years. The assessment highlights that India’s growth momentum has exceeded expectations, with economic expansion reaching a six quarter high in the second quarter of the 2025–26 financial year. This performance underlines the country’s…