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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government today sought additional time to file its reply in the ongoing petition challenging the reservation process for the upcoming Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections. The High Court granted the state time until November 25 to submit its affidavit. During the hearing, the petitioners urged the Court to restrain the State Election Commission (SEC) from announcing the ZP election schedule until the government files its reply. Responding to these concerns, the Advocate General assured the Court that the SEC would not declare the election dates before November 25. The matter has been posted for…

New Delhi: India’s chances of reaching the World Test Championship Final have tightened considerably after their recent loss in Kolkata. With three defeats and a draw already in the 2025–2027 cycle, the team has secured only four wins from eight matches, placing them fourth with a points percentage of 54.17, which is well below the typical qualification range. Previous editions show that teams generally need a percentage between 64 and 68 to enter the final, leaving India with little margin for error in their remaining fixtures. They are scheduled to play South Africa at home in Guwahati, followed…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) held its 45th Board Meeting at Porvorim, focusing on key initiatives aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation across the state. The meeting reviewed progress on Biodiversity Heritage Sites, strengthening of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs), and preparations for the Goa State Biodiversity Conservation Awards 2025. A major outcome of the meeting was the approval of the Goa State Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan, which will now be taken forward through consultations with MLAs and Heads of Departments to ensure effective implementation at all levels. The Board also approved the onboarding of…

New Delhi: Top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, long considered one of the most dangerous leaders of the CPI Maoist and linked to more than two dozen deadly attacks, has been killed in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitharamaraju district. The operation unfolded early in the morning at the Maredumilli forest area, a region known for Maoist hideouts near the tri-junction of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. Security personnel have so far spotted at least six bodies, and the search operation continues. According to officials, the exchange of fire took place between 6 am and 7 am. A…

New Delhi: India has responded to the death sentence handed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal, stating that it remains committed to the welfare and stability of the Bangladeshi people. The tribunal found Hasina guilty on three charges related to alleged crimes against humanity, including incitement, ordering killings and failing to prevent violence during last year’s student-led uprising that led to the fall of her government. In its official statement, India acknowledged the ruling and underlined its continued engagement with Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that New Delhi will…

New Delhi: Indian archers returning from the Asian Championships in Dhaka faced a harrowing 24 hours after their flight to Delhi was abruptly cancelled, leaving eleven members of the contingent, including two minors, stranded in the violence-hit capital without security or adequate accommodation. The team, which included senior archers Abhishek Verma, Jyoti Surekha and Olympian Dhiraj Bommadevara, arrived at Dhaka airport on Saturday evening for a scheduled 9.30 pm departure. After boarding, they were informed that the aircraft had developed a technical problem, forcing everyone to deboard. With no clarity on the situation and the city tense due…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s growing reputation as a premier host for global sporting events is accelerating its shift toward sports-driven tourism. Officials highlighted that the ongoing FIDE World Cup 2025 has further reinforced the state’s potential to attract high-value visitors while nurturing a vibrant sports culture. The international chess tournament, underway in North Goa since October 30 and scheduled to conclude on November 27, has added to a strong lineup of major events the state has hosted in recent years. These include the IRONMAN 70.3 race, the 2023 National Games, and the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Goa…