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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A free summer football camp aimed at nurturing young talent will be held for children from the Aldona constituency, as part of a community-focused sports initiative by the PACT Foundation in collaboration with Kick Off Football Schools. The nine day intensive camp is scheduled from May 1 to May 10, 2026, at the Moira Club Ground near Mapusa. Daily sessions will be conducted from 7:30 am to 9:00 am and are open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14 years. The programme is designed to provide structured football training in a supportive and…

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court is set to hear a significant plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate challenging a trial court decision in the National Herald-linked money laundering case involving senior Congress leaders. The case concerns Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with other individuals and entities, including Sam Pitroda and Young Indian. The matter will be heard by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The ED has approached the high court after a trial court refused to take cognisance of its prosecution complaint in December 2025. The lower court had ruled that the complaint was not legally maintainable as it…

New Delhi: A distress audio message from an Indian-flagged tanker has brought new clarity to the confusion surrounding a recent firing incident in the Strait of Hormuz, where two vessels were forced to turn back after coming under fire. The recording, reportedly from the crude oil tanker Sanmar Herald, captures a crew member urgently communicating with Iranian naval forces during the incident. In the brief transmission, the speaker questions why the vessel was being targeted despite having received prior clearance to pass, while requesting permission to retreat. The episode occurred as the Sanmar Herald and another Indian-flagged ship, Jag Arnav,…

New Delhi: A major refund process for import tariffs in the United States is set to begin, allowing businesses to reclaim billions of dollars collected under duties later ruled unconstitutional. The move follows a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, which found that former President Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs. From Monday, importers and customs brokers can submit refund claims through an online system managed by US Customs and Border Protection. Companies are required to identify shipments on which they paid the now invalid duties. Approved claims are expected to be processed…

New Delhi: President Lee Jae-myung began his three day state visit to India with a ceremonial welcome hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. Arriving in New Delhi with First Lady Kim Hea-kyung, Lee’s visit is the first by a South Korean head of state to India in over eight years. The trip is being seen as an effort to deepen Seoul’s engagement with emerging economies and reinforce its strategic partnership with India. The visit’s agenda is packed with high level engagements. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpened his political offensive against the Trinamool Congress during rallies in West Bengal, accusing the ruling party of altering the state’s cultural fabric, neglecting tribal regions and blocking women’s political empowerment. Speaking in Purulia, Modi alleged that infiltration had led to changes in Bengal’s language and cultural identity. He criticised the government led by Mamata Banerjee for what he described as appeasement politics, claiming it had undermined tribal languages and communities while failing to deliver basic infrastructure and employment in districts such as Purulia, Bankura and Jhargram. The Prime Minister also linked corruption to…

New Delhi: India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a series of high-level meetings in Riyadh, aimed at deepening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation with Saudi Arabia across key sectors. The visit reflects the steady expansion of strategic relations between the two countries amid shifting global and regional dynamics. During his engagements, Doval met senior Saudi leaders, including Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and National Security Advisor Musaed Al-Aiban. The discussions covered a wide range of issues, with a strong focus on strengthening energy partnerships, regional security concerns, and advancing mutual interests. The…