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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told National Democratic Alliance members that patience and wisdom had ultimately paid off in securing the India-US trade agreement. Addressing the parliamentary party meeting, he described the deal as essential for the country’s economic future and said the government had remained focused despite continuous criticism from rival parties. The Prime Minister explained that the negotiations with Washington were the result of sustained engagement at the highest level and reflected a long term strategic vision. He emphasised that the agreement would open new opportunities for Indian industry, expand market access and strengthen the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 concluded with impressive performances as nineteen year old Parth Deorukhakar captured the Open Men’s Singles title and Unnathi V. Muralidhar emerged champion in the Open Women’s Singles category. The finals were played at the historic Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias courts in Panaji, bringing together some of the finest talent from across the region. Parth completed a remarkable campaign by also winning the men’s doubles crown, securing a prestigious double triumph. In the men’s singles final, Parth faced a strong challenge from Praneeth Venugopal but held his composure to win in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: YMCA Knights lifted the All Goa Basketball Men’s Team Championship title with a commanding 72 to 56 victory over Sonics in the final held at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim. The match delivered high quality basketball and intense competition, and the final score did not fully reflect how closely fought the contest remained for most of the evening. Sonics began with confidence and surprised the favourites through disciplined play and sharp shooting. Their effort earned them a 27 to 24 lead at the half time break. The third quarter continued in similar fashion as both…

New Delhi: India has secured the right to host the prestigious Asian Shooting Championship in 2027, a tournament that will carry major significance for athletes aiming to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The competition will feature rifle and pistol disciplines and will offer eight valuable Olympic quota places, making it one of the most important events on the continental sporting calendar next year. The championship will be staged in Delhi, strengthening India’s reputation as a growing hub for international shooting competitions. Preparations for the event are expected to begin soon, with authorities set to finalise the exact…

New Delhi: Pakistan’s attempt to rally global backing for a boycott of the upcoming World Cup fixture against India has ended in clear disappointment, with no international cricket board willing to endorse the move. The Pakistan Cricket Board approached several member nations seeking solidarity, but every conversation reportedly resulted in rejection. The governing body has also not formally communicated its position to the International Cricket Council, despite public statements from the Pakistan government announcing the intention to withdraw. The absence of official dialogue with the ICC has deepened Pakistan’s isolation within the cricket community. Other boards have conveyed that the…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court has issued notice to Velim MLA Cruz Silva in connection with a criminal writ petition filed by social activist Subhash Bhasker Velingkar, challenging proceedings arising out of an FIR registered at the Bicholim police station. The petition, filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, pertains to FIR No. 100/2024 dated October 4, 2024, registered under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The proceedings also invoke Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The matter came up for hearing on January 9,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Monday declined to entertain a review petition filed by a candidate challenging his non-selection to the post of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Goa University, ruling that no apparent error existed in its earlier decision to justify a review. A Division Bench comprising Justice Suman Shyam and Justice Amit Jamsandekar held that the scope of review jurisdiction is extremely limited and cannot be used as a platform to re-examine the case on merits. The court observed that the petitioner was effectively seeking a fresh hearing, which…