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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Konkani writer Yugank Naik has refused to accept the second prize awarded to him by the Goa Kala Academy in the 50th Konkani Rajya Natya Saptah drama writing competition, alleging that the evaluation process lacked fairness and transparency. According to the official results of the Drama Writing – Special Competition for New Scripts, the Academy did not declare a first prize this year. The second prize of ₹7,000 was awarded to Naik for his script Desh Raag. In a detailed letter to the Academy’s President and Secretary, Naik said he was rejecting the award on principle. He…

New Delhi: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has challenged claims linking his state to Delhi’s deteriorating air quality, arguing that wind patterns do not support the movement of smoke from Punjab to the national capital. Addressing the issue amid rising pollution levels, he maintained that the sources of Delhi’s pollution lie within the city and its neighbouring states, not in Punjab’s agricultural fields. Mann stated that Delhi’s Air Quality Index had already reached the “very poor” range before paddy harvesting began in Punjab. He added that the state’s rice is largely exported and is not a staple food for most…

New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has reiterated that the idea of being Hindu is rooted in cultural and civilisational affinity rather than religious practice. Speaking in Guwahati during an interaction with intellectuals, scholars and professionals as part of the organisation’s centenary events, he said that anyone who respects India’s heritage, follows its cultural ethos and takes pride in its ancestors can be considered Hindu, irrespective of their faith. Bhagwat emphasised that the term should not be viewed as a religious boundary but as an inclusive identity shaped by thousands of years of shared cultural evolution. He noted that individuals…

New Delhi: Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly condemned the views expressed in a circulating video of Delhi blast accused Umar un Nabi, in which he attempts to portray suicide bombing as a form of martyrdom. Responding to the clip, Owaisi stressed that such interpretations have no basis in Islamic teachings and labelled the act as an unequivocal crime. In a post reacting to the video, Owaisi stated that suicide is forbidden in Islam and that harming innocent people is a serious violation of religious principles as well as the law. He emphasised that attempts to justify such violence cannot…

New Delhi: Investigators probing the Delhi car blast near the Red Fort have uncovered a crucial detail about the movements of prime accused Umar Mohammad, also known as Umar un Nabi. The probe reveals that he assembled the explosive device while sitting inside his vehicle at a public parking area close to the monument. A key part of the investigation involved retracing his activities in the hours leading up to the explosion. CCTV footage showed Umar entering the Sunehri Masjid parking lot at 3.19 pm and exiting at 6.28 pm. The blast took place around 6.52 pm. Officials noted that…

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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa launched their Cooch Behar Trophy Under-19 season with a dominant performance, defeating Chhattisgarh by an innings and 13 runs inside three days at the Bhilai Sector 10 BSP Ground. The team showcased complete control in all departments, setting the tone for a strong campaign ahead. After bowling out Chhattisgarh for 170 in their first innings, Goa responded with an imposing total of 389 for 9 before declaring. Captain Yash Kasvankar delivered one of the standout all-round displays of the tournament, crafting a brilliant unbeaten 243 that anchored the innings. His knock ensured Goa built a decisive…