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Team Goemkarponn Sangolda: A tourist from Kerala lost his life following a tragic accident at a hotel in Sangolda. The deceased has been identified as Ajay Pulikkal, a resident of Kerala, who had arrived in Goa with friends and checked into a hotel in the area. According to police sources, the incident occurred while he was taking a bath in the hotel’s swimming pool. He reportedly slipped and struck his head against the pool tiles. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment and was later shifted to the District Hospital for further medical care. However, doctors…

Mumbai: Indian cricket’s newest young star Vaibhav Suryavanshi is preparing to appear for his Class 10 board examinations just days after helping India clinch the Under-19 World Cup title, showing remarkable focus both on and off the field. Suryavanshi, whose performances were pivotal in India’s successful campaign, is set to return to the academic grind without much of a break. While fans and well-wishers celebrated the team’s global success, the young batter has had little time to savour the victory, with his board exams scheduled to begin shortly after the tournament’s conclusion. Balancing international sporting achievement with academic commitments is…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a striking and unprecedented landing aboard a C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft on a public highway in Assam, underscoring India’s growing emphasis on defence preparedness and strategic versatility. The event marked a rare demonstration of the Indian Air Force’s ability to operate from unconventional runways in remote or challenging terrain. The landing took place on a stretch of national highway that had been prepared for the operation, transforming a section of civilian roadway into a temporary runway. This showcased not only the rugged performance of the C-130J but also the meticulous planning…

Team Goemkarponn DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has closed as infructuous a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by former Goa Congress president Girish Chodankar challenging the role of the Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly in the 2022 defection of eight Congress MLAs to the BJP. In its order, the apex court observed that subsequent Assembly elections had been conducted during the pendency of the petition, making the issues raised in the case largely academic. The Bench noted that since a fresh legislative term has commenced, the reliefs sought in the petition no longer survive for consideration in the…

Mumbai: India’s passport has gained ground in a key global ranking this year, climbing 10 places in terms of travel freedom. However, despite this overall improvement, Indian travellers have seen visa-free entry privileges reduced in two countries, tightening travel protocols for holders of Indian passports. The latest international mobility index, which measures the number of destinations citizens can access without pre-arrival visas, shows that Indians can now travel to more countries than before without prior visa arrangements. The increase in ranking reflects diplomatic efforts to expand travel options for Indian travellers and greater acceptance of Indian passports worldwide. Yet at…

Washington: Former US president Donald Trump has said that a second American aircraft carrier will be sent to the Middle East in response to escalating tensions with Iran. Trump made the announcement in comments that underline growing concern in Washington about Iran’s recent actions in the region and reflect a more aggressive posture on security. Trump specified that the USS Gerald R. Ford, one of the most advanced ships in the United States Navy, would be redeployed to bolster the US military presence. The former president framed the move as necessary to deter what he described as provocative behaviour by…

Colombo: Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma has landed in Colombo ahead of India’s crucial T20 World Cup match against Pakistan as the team continues to assess his fitness and finalise whether he will be available for selection. Sharma’s arrival in the Sri Lankan capital comes after he was sidelined due to a stomach infection that forced him out of India’s previous match. Although discharged from hospital, the left-handed opener has been working closely with team medical staff and trainers to regain full fitness. His condition has been monitored closely since he rejoined the squad, and the decision on whether he will…