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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goan community in Swindon came together in a vibrant display of faith and unity to celebrate the 11th annual Feast of Our Lady of Merces, continuing a tradition that began in 2014. What started as a modest effort to hold monthly Konkani masses has grown into one of the most cherished cultural events for Goans living in the region. The celebration traces its roots to the early initiative of Paulo Dias, who first proposed organising the feast in Swindon. At the time, Konkani mass was held once a month, with the priest travelling from…

New Delhi: Sonics delivered a confident and disciplined performance to claim the Women’s title at the State Senior Basketball Championships, overcoming Jades 39–21 in a lively final at Don Bosco Oratory, Panjim. The tournament was co sponsored by Priority Constructions and organised by Lourdes Basketball Club in association with the Goa Basketball Association and the Sports Authority of Goa. Sonics controlled the contest through consistent execution, taking the lead early and widening the gap with each quarter. The scoreline progressed 8–3, 9–9, 14–7 and 8–2 in their favour. The champions leaned on their seasoned core throughout the matchup.…

New Delhi: A disturbing self-recorded video of Dr Umar Mohammad, also known as Umar-un-Nabi, has surfaced a week after the deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed 13 people. The undated footage offers the first clear look into the mindset of the man behind the attack, revealing a calm and articulate justification of suicide bombing under the guise of “martyrdom”. In the video, Umar describes what he calls a misunderstood idea that he labels a martyrdom operation. Speaking in fluent English, he argues that such acts are sanctioned within his interpretation of faith. He suggests that a…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A State Level Science Project Competition themed “Science for Human Betterment” was held on Saturday at Shree Mallikarjun Higher Secondary School of Science, Arts and Commerce, Canacona. The event was organised in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology and Waste Management, Porvorim-Goa, and featured 20 innovative projects from higher secondary schools across the state. Shree Damodar Higher Secondary School of Science, Margao, emerged as the winner, taking home a cash prize of ₹20,000 and a trophy. Shiroda Higher Secondary School secured the second prize with ₹15,000 and a trophy, while St Andrew Higher Secondary…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a firm message during the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in New Delhi, declaring that those responsible for the car explosion near the Red Fort would be pursued without restraint and brought before the justice system. His remarks came as the death toll from the November 10 blast climbed to 15 following the passing of two more victims at LNJP Hospital. Shah said the government remains unwavering in its commitment to eliminating terrorism and ensuring that acts of violence are met with the strongest possible legal action. He…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the Sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture in New Delhi to underscore the centrality of development in India’s political landscape, drawing on the recent Bihar assembly election results as a key indicator of public expectations. He stated that the outcome reflected the growing aspirations of citizens and their trust in parties that prioritise welfare and long-term growth. Addressing an audience gathered for the annual event honouring journalistic excellence, the Prime Minister said that both the central government and state administrations must work with a shared commitment to development. He encouraged states to attract…

New Delhi: India and the United States are making significant progress toward finalising the first phase of their bilateral trade agreement, with officials indicating that negotiations are approaching conclusion. The upcoming tranche is expected to address the steep tariff barriers imposed on Indian exports in recent years, including the 50 per cent duties introduced during the Trump administration and the additional 25 per cent levy linked to India’s purchase of Russian crude oil. According to senior officials, the agreement is structured in multiple stages. The initial package focuses on reciprocal tariffs and has advanced to a stage where…