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New Delhi: RBI MPC meet: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed the deposit of cash in cash deposit machines through UPI, as well as the making of UPI payments through Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) wallets, as per RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das’ announcements on Friday. “Deposit of cash through cash deposit machines, i.e. CDMs, is primarily done through the use of debit cards. Given the experience gained from cardless cash withdrawal using UPI at the ATMs, it is now proposed to absorb – it is now proposed to facilitate deposit of cash – in CDMs i.e cash deposit machines…

MUMBAI: Running parallel to the ongoing 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament is the audition for the ICC T20 World Cup squad. For India, according to reports, the squad will be made official by the end of April. Shubman Gill, who was the leading run-getter in IPL 2023, announced his arrival in the 17th season of the league with a stunning unbeaten knock of 89, albeit in a losing cause against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Gill stands among the contenders for the top-order position in the T20I side for India. However, irrespective of…

New Delhi: All India Football Federation (AIFF) convened a committee held a virtual dialogue with senior national team head coach Igor Stimac following concerns regarding the team’s performance after a debacle against Afghanistan in World Cup 2026 qualifiers last month. Despite criticism, Igor Stimac will continue to head India’s FIFA World Cup 2026 second-round qualifying matches against Kuwait and Qatar, as AIFF has directed him to concentrate on the upcoming fixtures. “A year ago, I mentioned our intent to qualify for Round 3, and presently, we stand second in the group with two teams advancing. We will revisit this matter…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Indian football men’s team dropped four places to 121 in the latest FIFA rankings, its worst in recent years, following an embarrassing 1-2 defeat against Afghanistan in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Guwahati last month. The Igor Stimac-coached side, which had broken into the top-100 last year, having won the Intercontinental Cup, the Tri-Nations tournament and the SAFF Championship, on March 26 suffered a shocking defeat at home to lowly-ranked Afghanistan to continue its poor run of late. Even though the team registered a win against Kuwait in the World…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard to foster inbound and domestic tourism in the state through the innovative ‘priceless India’ platform. This impactful collaboration marks a major step in enhancing the appeal of Goa as a top-tier tourist hotspot, utilizing Mastercard’s Priceless platform to craft unique travel experiences for travellers coming to the state. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director, Tourism & Managing Director, GTDC, said, “This collaboration with Mastercard extends beyond mere promotion as it opens doors to a vast global network of travellers who seek authentic and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Day two of the Goa International Travel Mart (GITM) 2024 witnessed an array of insightful discussions and engaging sessions, further solidifying Goa’s position as a premier tourism destination. The day kicked off with a riveting panel discussion and sessions by panelists G B Srithar, Head of Tourism Services, VFS Global, Carl Vaz, President, SKAL International India and Chairman & CEO, Charson Advisory Services Pvt Ltd, Jack Ajit Sukhija, President-Elect, Travel & Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG), and Ajay Prakash, President, Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) TBC Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism & Managing Director GTDC stated…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Compassion FC defeated Ambelim SC 7-0 in the under-13 Khelo India match at Astroturf Fatorda on Thursday. Compassion FC netted a hat trick through Siya Naik, while Prachi Mohandas Gaonkar netted a brace and Sahana Mahesh Gaonkar and Sinjel Sanjiva Gaonker netted a goal each. In another match on the same group and ground Union of Chinchinim villagers defeated Dunes sports club Mandrem 5-2. Union of Chinchinim villagers netted a brace each through Analee DCosta and Keren Anna Dsouza while Leticia Montero netted a goal and for Dunes sports club Mandrem Beverly Dias and Tannu Singh netted…