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Team Goemkarponn SATTARI: In a significant development in the alleged shooting case reported at Shriram Nagar, Podoshe, around a year ago, Nandakumar Mahadev Apte, a resident of Podoshe, has been discharged by the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court, Valpoi, today. Apte was facing proceedings in connection with the alleged incident under Sections 125, 118 and 118(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Section 25(9) of the Arms Act. Advocate Shivaji Desai represented Apte before the court, while Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) Ajay Halanakar appeared on behalf of the State. The court’s decision marks a significant development in…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: A complaint was lodged on October 20, 2026, at 7:46 pm by a 43-year-old woman from Tuem, Pernem, alleging that a teacher at Harmal Panchakroshi Higher Secondary School and Professional Studies, Harmal, slapped her 14-year-old minor son over a notebook-related issue, causing him injuries. According to the complaint, the alleged incident involving teacher Pooja Arun Bhankar took place between April 7 and October 19, 2026, during the period mentioned in the complaint, between 1 pm and 1.45 pm. The complainant further alleged that after she raised the issue of the teacher’s alleged negligence in the school’s WhatsApp…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With the 2027 Goa Assembly elections approaching, seat-sharing has emerged as a key issue in the proposed alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP). Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said preliminary discussions had begun between the two parties regarding the continuation of their alliance. He expressed confidence that the BJP-MGP alliance would contest the 2027 elections and secure a comfortable majority, adding that the final decision would rest with the central leadership. Goa BJP President Damu Naik also confirmed that preliminary talks had taken place, clarifying that seat-sharing discussions are yet to…

New Delhi: HDFC Bank has found evidence that two senior executives allegedly shared confidential business strategies and potentially market sensitive information with outsiders, according to findings from an ongoing internal investigation. The executives oversee key business areas and functions at the lender. The investigation began after concerns emerged among senior leaders about possible information leaks. The bank is continuing to examine whether the information was misused, and the outcome of the inquiry remains pending. HDFC Bank has acknowledged that an internal review is underway but has not disclosed the identities of the executives or commented on the specific findings. The…

New Delhi: The Embassy of India in Italy has issued a safety advisory for Indian nationals, urging them to exercise caution and avoid crowded places amid protests and demonstrations in several Italian cities. In its advisory issued on Monday, the embassy asked Indians to stay away from locations where demonstrations are taking place and closely monitor local news for updates on the situation. The warning comes after protests in parts of Italy reportedly witnessed clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement personnel, raising concerns about public safety and possible disruptions. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence, accusing organised groups…

New Delhi: India captain Shreyas Iyer has made it clear that young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for regular opportunities in the T20 International side, with established openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson continuing to deliver consistent performances. Speaking ahead of India’s five match T20I series against New Zealand, Iyer stressed that Sooryavanshi’s talent was not in question but competition for places remained intense. The teenager has featured in only eight of India’s 21 T20 Internationals since earning selection for the England and Ireland tour earlier this year. Abhishek and Samson have strengthened their positions through consistent…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa is set to host the Yonex-Sunrise G.H. Raisoni Memorial All India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament 2026 from October 23 to 30 at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim. The eight day national ranking competition will bring together nearly 1,000 players from more than 26 States and Union Territories, with a total prize purse of ₹8 lakh. Organised by the Goa Badminton Association (GBA) in association with the North Goa District Badminton Association, the tournament will be conducted under the aegis of the Badminton Association of India and the Sports Authority of Goa. The event is…