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New Delhi: Goa is set to witness an elite battle of minds as the FIDE World Cup 2025 gets underway with a 206-player field and a prize purse of $2 million. India’s finest GM Gukesh Dommaraju, GM Arjun Erigaisi, and GM R Praggnanandhaa have been handed the top three seedings, marking the nation’s growing dominance in world chess. Notably, every tenth participant in the event is an Indian, highlighting the country’s expanding pool of talent. Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri is the highest-ranked foreign contender, seeded fourth, while two-time former champion Levon Aronian of the United States enters as…

New Delhi: Pakistan has issued a second Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) within five days, a move seen as a precautionary response to India’s ongoing Tri-Services Exercise Trishul 2025. The latest NOTAM, effective from November 1 to 30, restricts airspace over large sections of Pakistan’s southern and coastal regions, signaling heightened military readiness. Intelligence assessments suggest that the announcement points to preparations for possible naval live-firing drills and missile tests in the Arabian Sea, likely from platforms near the Sonmiani range. The move is being interpreted as both a deterrence measure and an indication of growing unease in Islamabad…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a fierce political offensive in Bihar on Thursday, accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of insulting the Chhath Puja festival and questioning his understanding of Indian traditions. Addressing rallies across Patna, Nalanda, Lakhisarai, and Munger, Shah said that Gandhi’s alleged remarks on Chhath worship showed “disrespect” to Indian culture and predicted that the INDIA bloc would face a complete rout in the upcoming state elections. Shah claimed that the people of Bihar would “teach a lesson” to those who mocked their faith. He also accused Congress and its allies of repeatedly…

New Delhi: In a major step toward strengthening defence and strategic ties, India and the United States have signed a new 10-year Defence Framework Agreement aimed at deepening cooperation across multiple sectors. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth formalized the pact during their meeting in Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting their first in-person interaction. The agreement marks a significant expansion of the India–US defence partnership, focusing on joint production, technology sharing, and strategic logistics. It seeks to enhance interoperability between the two militaries, allowing easier access to each…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on National Unity Day at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, strongly criticized the Congress party and former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for decisions he said weakened India’s unity and prolonged the Kashmir issue. The day marked the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, remembered for his pivotal role in uniting the princely states after Independence. Modi said that while Patel envisioned the full integration of Kashmir into India, Nehru’s approach prevented that vision from being realized. He added that this decision…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major judgment, the Children’s Court at Panaji has acquitted Kishan Kalgutkar of all charges under Section 8(2) of the Goa Children’s Act, Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, and Sections 354A(1)(iii), 323, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. Kalgutkar had been accused of aggravated penetrative sexual assault, showing pornography, and threatening a minor with dire consequences. The verdict came after an intense courtroom trial, where defence counsel Adv. Sahil Khot successfully argued for Kalgutkar’s acquittal. The prosecution team included Public Prosecutor Tema Narvekar, with LPSI Varshada Naik Desai serving as the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has reaffirmed his government’s dedication to promoting sports and youth welfare across Goa, emphasizing ongoing efforts to upgrade infrastructure and nurture young talent. Dr. Sawant said the government, through the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs and the Sports Authority of Goa, is continuously working to strengthen sports infrastructure, coaching facilities, and youth-centric programs throughout the state. He noted that these initiatives aim to encourage participation in sports at the grassroots level and help Goan athletes achieve success at national and international platforms. Highlighting the broader vision behind these efforts, Dr.…