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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Global Romi Lipi Abhiyan (GRLA) has urged the Congress and Goa Forward Party (GFP) to spearhead the formation of a broad-based opposition alliance in Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, asserting that only a united front can effectively challenge the BJP government. GRLA President Kennedy Afonso said Goa Congress chief Amit Patkar and Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao should impress upon the party’s central leadership the urgency of forging a pre-poll alliance in the state. According to Afonso, there is growing public sentiment in favour of opposition unity to provide a credible political alternative. Calling…

Team Goemkarponn Colva: Half a year after the High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation concerning sewage discharge into Colva creek, residents claim the water body has once again deteriorated, with darkened water and floating garbage visible in several stretches. The PIL had been filed by the Colva Civic and Consumer Forum, which raised concerns over untreated sewage and effluents contaminating the creek. While disposing of the petition, the High Court had expressed satisfaction with the measures reportedly undertaken by the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to tackle waste disposal into the sea and specifically into Colva creek.…

New Delhi: Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus has raised concerns over the team’s preparation ahead of their T20 World Cup encounter against India, revealing that his side was not allotted a single night training session before their floodlit match. Namibia are set to face India under lights on Thursday, but their build up has unfolded entirely during daytime hours. After playing a day fixture against the Netherlands earlier this week, their subsequent practice sessions were also conducted in daylight. In contrast, India reportedly trained twice in the evening to prepare for the conditions. Erasmus admitted he was unsure why Namibia were…

New Delhi: Bangladesh’s absence from the T20 World Cup has taken a contentious turn after the country’s sports advisor, Asif Nazrul, attributed the decision to the cricket board and players, prompting strong disappointment within the squad. Bangladesh were removed from the tournament by the International Cricket Council after declining to travel to India. Initially, it was widely believed that the government had made the decision on security grounds. However, Nazrul recently stated that the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the cricketers themselves were reluctant to participate, suggesting they had chosen to step aside in the interest of national safety. The remarks…

New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has underlined the emotional value of playing in New Delhi as his side prepares to face Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Calling home a place of peace and strength, Gambhir said returning to familiar surroundings provides balance in a demanding profession, particularly as India navigate fresh injury concerns during the T20 World Cup. The former opener shares a deep connection with the Delhi venue, having represented the city in domestic cricket, led the local IPL franchise and recorded his highest Test score there. He recently hosted the squad and support staff at…

New Delhi: World Championship silver medallist Anish Bhanwala secured a bronze medal in the men’s 25 metre rapid fire pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championship, adding another podium finish to his growing list of achievements. The medal marked his third at the continental meet, even as Kazakhstan enjoyed a dominant outing with four gold medals on the eighth day of competition. India continued to lead the overall standings with an impressive haul of 41 gold, 19 silver and 15 bronze medals, with two days of events still remaining. Bhanwala and Adarsh Singh qualified for the rapid fire pistol final…

New Delhi: Five time World Champion Viswanathan Anand has said that in today’s data driven chess environment, deep understanding rather than access to information is what truly sets players apart. Speaking at the opening of a three day chess workshop, Anand observed that the explosion of computer generated analysis has made it harder for players to meaningfully absorb knowledge. He noted that modern players are constantly exposed to new engine evaluations and fresh conclusions, making it impossible to internalise everything. According to him, the ability to interpret and deeply understand positions is now the defining quality of elite competitors. Drawing…