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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Baale Tigers and Priority Titans delivered dominant performances on Sunday to claim crucial victories in the ongoing PGML 5.0 cricket tournament at the Panjim Gymkhana ground. In the morning match, Baale Tigers set a challenging total of 188 for 6 in their 20 overs against Sherwin Shaw Falcons. Captain Lakshay Garg led from the front with a fluent 52 off 32 balls, while Niraj Lotlekar contributed 38. Rajaram Kundaikar added a quickfire 37 off 14 deliveries, providing late impetus. In reply, Sherwin Shaw Falcons managed only 164 runs, despite a brisk 40 from captain Saif Ali Karajgi…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa endured a heavy defeat against Punjab, losing by an innings and 296 runs in their Under-23 Colonel C.K. Nayudu Trophy four-day match at the GCA ground in Sanguem on Sunday. Punjab dominated the contest from the outset, declaring their first innings at a commanding 533 for 5. Goa struggled in reply, being bowled out for just 92 in their first innings. Enforcing the follow-on, Punjab sent Goa back to bat, and the hosts were dismissed for 145 in 70.3 overs in their second innings, handing Punjab a comprehensive innings victory. Anuj Yadav top-scored for Goa with…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Kerala dominated Goa by nine wickets at the Goa Cricket Association Academy ground in Porvorim on Sunday, ending the latter’s Ranji Trophy Elite B group campaign on a disappointing note. After securing a decisive 171-run lead in the first innings, Kerala wrapped up the match with a commanding performance across both batting and bowling. Goa, batting first, were dismissed for 355, a total that Kerala comfortably surpassed by posting 526 for nine declared. Goa’s second innings proved equally challenging, as they were bowled out for 199 in 53.3 overs despite resuming from 18 without loss overnight. Darshan…

“Alongside the Finance Commission award, the broader Union Budget offers indirect opportunities for Goa. While the state may not have found a direct mention, national priorities around tourism, infrastructure, connectivity and healthcare align closely with Goa’s needs. Tourism remains the backbone of the state’s economy, but it must evolve beyond volume driven growth. Budget emphasis on tourism infrastructure, medical tourism and improved transport networks could help Goa diversify into higher value segments, reduce seasonal dependence and spread benefits more evenly across regions.” The announcement of Rs 1,049 crore for Goa by the 16th Finance Commission comes at a moment when…

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday lauded the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for its pivotal role during Operation Sindoor, noting its swift and strategic response amid heightened maritime sensitivity. Speaking at the ICG’s 50th Raising Day event, he said the force deployed assets in advance, enhanced surveillance along the western coast, and maintained high alert levels in coastal and creek areas. “Operation Sindoor has reaffirmed the Coast Guard’s role as the frontline force in India’s layered maritime security system, demonstrating strong inter-service coordination,” Singh said. He also highlighted the ICG’s broader responsibilities, from countering terrorism, arms and human…

New Delhi: Indore’s ongoing water contamination crisis has claimed another life, raising the official death toll to 32. Anita Kushwah, 65, succumbed on Sunday night after a prolonged battle with severe illness caused by the contaminated water in Bhagirathpura. Anita was first admitted to Bhagyashree Hospital on December 28, presenting with intense vomiting and diarrhoea. Though discharged after two days, her condition quickly worsened. She was subsequently shifted to Aurobindo Hospital on January 1 and then to Bombay Hospital on January 4 as her health deteriorated. During her hospitalisation, Anita required ventilator support and continuous hemodialysis due to kidney failure.…

New Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju invoked Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s recent remarks on India’s economic strength to counter criticism from Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over the Union Budget 2026. Speaking on X, Rijiju said, “I normally do not react to statements which are not made by Indians. I am quoting Elon Musk only to sensitise Rahul Gandhi… while criticising the government is a democratic right, do not disparage India. Never belittle India’s achievement.” On Sunday, Musk shared data projecting that China and India together are expected to contribute 43.6 per cent of global GDP in 2026, with the…