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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: While days are hotening up amidst the beginning of winter season, 4 mm of unseasonal and unexpected rains gave a huge relief bringing down the soaring afternoon temperature on Monday. Rains have lashed certain parts of Canacona taking many off guard particularly at the commercial hub of Chaudi, where including two-wheelers riders and marketers ran to seek protection from the sudden spurt of rainfall. While the rains continued for an hour in Colomb-Patnem,-Rajbag regions, it lashed between 30-50 minutes in Palolem, Nagorcem, Chaudi, Ponsulem, Sheller and Mastmoll areas of municipal areas, while Shristhal, Sadolxem, Galgibaga, Ordhofond too…

New Delhi: India put up a spirited performance but fell narrowly to Belgium 2-3 in a rain-affected Sultan Azlan Shah Cup encounter in Ipoh, Malaysia. Despite a strong comeback attempt in the final minutes, India could not overturn Belgium’s lead in their second match of the six-nation tournament. Belgium opened the scoring in the 17th minute through Roman Duvekot after sustained pressure in the Indian circle. India, who had defended well against two early penalty corners, relied on goalkeeper Pawan’s sharp reflexes to stay in the contest through the first quarter. India returned with renewed energy in the second half…

New Delhi: Air India has announced significant progress in disbursing financial support to the families of those who died in the June crash of flight AI171. The airline confirmed that interim compensation has been provided to 95 percent of the affected families, while compensatory payments are also underway through a dedicated welfare trust. The London Gatwick bound Boeing 787 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, resulting in 260 deaths, including passengers, crew members and 19 people on the ground. Only one passenger survived the accident. In total, 180 families have been identified as directly affected. According…

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reaffirmed that admissions to the newly established Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence must follow academic merit. His remarks come amid an escalating political row over the inclusion of Muslim students in the college’s first batch. The Chief Minister stated that the institution was created through legislation passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and that the law provides no scope for restricting admissions on religious grounds. He questioned the basis of the objections being raised and reminded detractors that the university’s founding legislation makes merit the only qualifying standard…

New Delhi: A rare volcanic eruption in Ethiopia’s Afar region sent a massive ash plume soaring up to 14 kilometres into the atmosphere on Sunday, marking the first recorded activity of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in nearly 12,000 years. Fast-moving winds carried the ash across the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula before it drifted into parts of western and northern India, adding to concerns in regions already battling poor air quality. The ash cloud reached Delhi late on Sunday night, affecting several international flight operations. The India Meteorological Department reported that the plume was moving towards China and was…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the flag hoisting ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple as a defining civilisational moment for India, stating that the nation was witnessing the healing of historical wounds and the fulfilment of a centuries-old resolve. Addressing thousands of devotees gathered at the temple complex, he said Ayodhya had emerged as a powerful symbol of India’s renewed spiritual and cultural awakening. The Prime Minister spoke of the profound emotions shared by millions of devotees, noting that the atmosphere across the country was filled with a sense of gratitude and spiritual joy. He said the day…

New Delhi: India’s women’s kabaddi team delivered an exceptional campaign to claim their second successive Women’s Kabaddi World Cup title, securing a 35-28 victory over Chinese Taipei in the final held in Dhaka. The triumph reinforced India’s dominance in the sport and highlighted the team’s consistency and competitive depth throughout the tournament. India entered the championship as defending champions and demonstrated complete command from the opening phase. They swept all their group stage matches with disciplined defence and sharp raiding combinations, establishing themselves as strong favourites for the knockout rounds. Their semifinal clash against Iran showcased the team’s structure and…