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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goan student poet Fiana Cael Gonsalves has been selected for the national-level poetry competition organised by Hashtag Kalakar, where her poem “Be The Change” has advanced to the jury-and-audience voting stage. She represents Goa as the only Goan participant among contestants from across India and abroad, marking a significant milestone in her creative journey. Fiana, a law student from Goa Velha, currently studies at V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar. Beyond poetry, she is also a talented painter and an avid sports enthusiast with a love for football and badminton. She has excelled in athletics as well,…

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed regret to Lionel Messi and his fans following the disorder that erupted at his event in Kolkata on Saturday morning. The Chief Minister described the situation as “shocking” and announced that a committee would be formed to investigate the causes behind the chaotic scenes at Salt Lake Stadium. “I am deeply disturbed and shocked by the mismanagement witnessed today at Salt Lake Stadium. I sincerely apologise to Lionel Messi, as well as to all sports lovers and his fans, for the unfortunate incident,” Banerjee stated. The chaos reportedly unfolded as…

New Delhi: India has moved to fast-track business visas for Chinese professionals, cutting down administrative vetting and aiming to issue approvals within a month. The measure comes as part of efforts to restore economic and diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Officials indicated that a previous layer of administrative scrutiny has been removed, reducing the processing time for business visas to less than four weeks. The change is expected to benefit Chinese companies operating in India, including electronics and solar manufacturing firms, which faced delays in bringing in technicians during stricter visa regimes. China’s foreign ministry welcomed the development, calling…

New Delhi: Former Indian cricketers have expressed concern over the current T20I batting setup, focusing on vice-captain Shubman Gill and captain Suryakumar Yadav, with Gautam Gambhir weighing in on strategic concerns. Mohammad Kaif suggested that Shubman Gill may need a break from the ongoing five-match series against South Africa. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif noted that Gill has struggled with consistency in the middle-order, often attempting aggressive strokes but getting caught or mistiming deliveries. “Even vice-captains have been dropped before. If it is in the team’s interest to rest Gill and try other options, there is nothing wrong with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa president Amit Palekar on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Goa government, alleging the existence of a “corruption cartel” and accusing the administration of allowing illegal activities that endanger public safety. Palekar claimed that a resort in Mandrem is hosting an event in an illegal structure without mandatory permissions, including a Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC), putting the lives of unsuspecting people at risk. He alleged that the resort had earlier defied the Tourism Department and was even fined, yet continues to operate with impunity. “Despite repeated violations, this is…

New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has made it clear that the traditional World Chess Championship will continue to hold the highest importance despite the introduction of the new Chess World Championship Tour. The upcoming tour, set to begin in pilot mode next year and become a full annual event from 2027, is designed to crown an overall champion across fast classical, rapid and blitz formats. However, Praggnanandhaa believes the classical World Championship will remain the ultimate benchmark in the sport. Speaking on the sidelines of a chess event in Mumbai, the young star said that while he is still…

Team Goemkarponn RIVONA: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday took a sharp jibe at the opposition, saying the public’s inability to even name rival candidates was a clear indication of the ruling BJP’s growing grassroots strength and the opposition’s weak connect with voters. Addressing a corner meeting of a Zilla Panchayat candidate at Valkini in the Rivona constituency, Sawant remarked that not knowing the names of opposition candidates was “a good sign”, adding that the enthusiastic gathering resembled Minister Subhash Phal Dessai’s Assembly election meeting for 2027. Highlighting his government’s welfare initiatives, the Chief Minister said that soon after he…