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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday announced that the state government will stop granting permissions to traditional credit co-operative societies, citing widespread misuse and financial irregularities. The announcement came during the 72nd All India Co-operative Week 2025 celebrations. Sawant remarked that many of these societies have become “a system of loot” and are no longer aligned with the principles of accountability and transparency. He emphasized that the government will gradually phase out such entities, promoting instead modern, professionally managed co-operatives with digital oversight to prevent financial mismanagement. “Traditional co-operative societies have served their time. We will…

New Delhi: The International Film Festival of India is gearing up for its 56th edition, which will take place in Goa from November 20 to 28, bringing together an expansive lineup of films, cultural events and innovative industry platforms. Established in 1952, the festival continues to stand as South Asia’s only FIAPF-accredited competitive film festival, drawing filmmakers and audiences from around the world. This year’s edition marks an enhanced international presence. Japan leads as the Country of Focus with a curated showcase of six contemporary films. Spain joins as the Partner Country, while Australia features as the Spotlight Country, each…

New Delhi: Shubman Gill has been discharged from Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata, offering India a timely boost ahead of the second Test against South Africa. The captain had been admitted after suffering a neck injury during Day 2 of the first Test, a setback that significantly affected India’s performance in the series opener, which ended in a 30-run defeat. Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly visited Gill at the hospital on November 16, shortly after India’s collapse on a difficult Eden Gardens surface gave South Africa a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Gill had retired hurt while batting…

New Delhi: Preeti Pawar announced her return to international boxing with a commanding performance, securing a medal for India on the opening day of the World Boxing Cup Finals. Competing for the first time in a year after battling Hepatitis A, the 22-year-old advanced to the semifinals of the women’s 54kg category with a unanimous win over Uzbekistan’s Nigina Uktamova, a fellow Asian Games bronze medallist. Diagnosed with Hepatitis A just a month before the Paris Olympics, Preeti fought through the illness during the Games before being forced into an extended recovery. After three months of complete rest, she gradually…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Arjun Erigaisi advanced as the sole Indian contender in the FIDE World Cup quarterfinals after P Harikrishna’s run came to an end in the fifth-round tie-breaks in Panaji, Goa. Harikrishna, who had shown impressive form throughout the tournament, was stopped by Jose Martinez Alcantara of Mexico, whose strong performance has been one of the major talking points of the event. Martinez, already known for defeating Nodirbek Yakubboev earlier in the competition, added another major win to his name by outplaying Harikrishna when it mattered most. His third victory over a higher-rated opponent has placed him among the…

New Delhi: India’s preference for sharply turning pitches came under renewed criticism after a 30-run loss to South Africa in Kolkata, a match that ended inside three days despite the team receiving the surface they had requested. The result has sparked concerns about strategy, preparation and the long-term impact of such pitches on the quality of Test cricket. The Eden Gardens surface offered uneven bounce from the opening day and deteriorated rapidly, leading to 38 wickets falling in eight sessions. Spinners claimed the bulk of the dismissals, yet India failed to capitalise even with a 30-run first-innings lead. Head coach…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is rapidly emerging as a promising centre for rugby, with the state’s tourism authorities extending full support to strengthen its international sports presence. The growing popularity of the sport and its ability to attract visitors is placing Goa on course to become a vibrant hub for sports tourism. Brandan Crasto, who leads the Goa 7s tournament and heads the Crocotryles Rugby Foundation, highlighted rugby’s ability to contribute significantly to the state’s economy. He noted that the tournament’s partnership with Goa Tourism reflects a shared belief in the sport’s long-term potential. According to him, the event is…