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New Delhi: Defending champions India continued their unbeaten run and defeated Japan 2-0 to enter the final of the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Rajgir on Tuesday. Vice-captain Navneet Kaur converted a penalty stroke in the 48th minute while Lalaremsiami struck from field play in the 56th minute for India, who had plenty of scoring chances including 13 penalty corners. India will face China, whom they defeated in the league stages, in the final on Wednesday. Earlier, China beat Malaysia 3-1 in the first semifinal. Malaysia will take on Japan in the third-fourth place match, while Korea finished…

Imphal: Defying curfew, members of various civil society organisations on Tuesday held a rally in Manipur’s Imphal West district to protest against the reimposition of AFSPA in parts of the northeastern state. The procession was, however, stopped by the police at Keisampat junction as it defied curfew orders clamped in view of recent violence in the northeastern state. Members of All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO), Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur and other local bodies took out the rally from the Kwakeithel area in the district and covered around 3.5 km before being stopped, a protester said. “We strongly…

Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and took stock of the full range of bilateral ties while reaffirming India’s commitment to improving cooperation in sectors like energy, biofuels, defence and agriculture. Modi, who arrived in the Brazilian city on Sunday after concluding a two-day trip to Nigeria, met Lula on the sidelines of the G20 Summit here and complimented him on various efforts of Brazil during their G20 Presidency. “We took stock of the full range of bilateral ties between our nations and reaffirmed our commitment to improving cooperation…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a scathing attack, Manisha Usgaonkar, General Secretary of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee on Tuesday attacked BJP government over failing to protect the dignity of women. Manisha Usgaonkar along with Zilla Panchayat member Mrs Michelle Moreno Rebelo and Goa Adivasi Congress chairman Ramkrishna Jalmi addressed a press conference at Congress office in Margao and said that BJP government has failed in all aspects. Praising the Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, Congress leader Manisha Usgaonkar said that the former opened the eyes of police over escort service websites and now they are taking action. “Several escort websites are…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust held a grand unveiling ceremony for the jersey and trophy of the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T-20 cricket tournament 2025 at the Margao Cricket Club Hall. The event was graced by the presence of distinguished guests including Chief Guest Dr. Satish Kudchadkar, Mr. Chirag Naik, Mr. Desh Prabhudesai, and Mr. Balkrishna (Pinty) Hodarkar. The event also welcomed notable figures such as Mr. Yogesh Naik, President of MCC; Mr. Aditya Angle, GCA Managing Committee Member; Mr. Dada Naik, Councilor of MMC; and businessman Mr. Raghuvir Kuncolienkar. Leading the event were Mr.…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Dimitri Smirnov emerged victorious at the 2nd Invitational Tennis League, defeating Santosh Gorawar in a thrilling final match with a scoreline of 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 at Porvorim. The competitive event, organized by the First Serve Sports Club under the aegis of the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), saw 24 of Goa’s top tennis players battle for supremacy over an intense weekend of competition. In the semi-finals, Smirnov showcased his resilience by overcoming Nagesh Naik 3-6, 6-0, 10-8, while Gorawar secured his finals berth with a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 10-4 win against Suraj Sadanah. The prize distribution ceremony…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: The fourth edition of Exercise Sea Vigil, India’s largest coastal defence drill, concluded successfully on November 19, 2024. Spanning eight days, this pan-India initiative aimed to enhance maritime security and readiness against potential coastal threats. Organized by the Indian Navy in collaboration with six ministries and 21 organizations, including the Coast Guard, Intelligence Bureau, and state authorities, the exercise involved extensive participation. Conducted in two phases, Phase 1 focused on auditing coastal infrastructure and evaluating security readiness, while Phase 2 simulated real-life threat scenarios with the deployment of ships, aircraft, and boats. The exercise also engaged coastal…