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Team Goemkarponn Peddem: The fifth edition of the Masters Table Tennis Champions League (MTTCL 5.0) is poised to deliver an exhilarating display of skill, sportsmanship, and Goan camaraderie at the Rustic Rose Hall, Peddem. Organized by the Peddem Sports Club, the tournament brings together 12 professional teams and 72 veteran players, all selected through a spirited auction held earlier at Hotel Green Park, Peddem. With a prize purse of ₹1 lakh, alongside trophies, special awards, and individual recognitions, MTTCL 5.0 continues to celebrate the competitive spirit and community of Goa’s table tennis enthusiasts. Mayur Sawkar, Organising President and Vice…

New Delhi: India secured a hard-fought place in the semifinals of the Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating New Zealand by 53 runs in a rain-curtailed match. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian team overcame several challenges to become the fourth and final team to advance to the knockout stage of the home tournament. Electing to bat first, India posted a commanding total of 340 for 3 in 49 overs. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal starred with centuries, while Jemimah Rodrigues contributed a crucial 76-run innings, setting the foundation for a challenging chase. In response, New Zealand struggled from…

New Delhi: India achieved a golden double in kabaddi at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, triumphing over Iran in both the boys’ and girls’ finals. The twin victories lifted India to fifth place in the overall standings with a total of 10 medals, including 2 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze. China topped the medal table, followed by Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Iran. But it was India’s kabaddi dominance that stole the spotlight at Isa Sports City. The Indian girls’ team produced a stunning display of power and precision, demolishing Iran 75–21 in the gold medal match. Leading…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: The DBO–Edcon All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament 2025 at Don Bosco Oratory has entered its final stage, with Ishita Colaso, Aarna Lotlikar, and Neeza Kamat emerging as the top contenders in the girls’ categories after a series of gripping encounters. In the Under-15 Girls division, top seed Ishita Colaso displayed her trademark consistency, defeating Samaira Verlekar 3-1 in the quarterfinals before producing a flawless 3-0 victory over Inara D’Souza in the semifinals. Inara, who had earlier caused a major upset by edging out third seed Gianna George 3-2, bowed out after an impressive run.…

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Thursday underscored the judiciary’s pivotal role in upholding democracy and constitutional values, describing courts as the “moral conscience of the Constitution” that safeguard rights and ensure accountability of power. Delivering a lecture on “Courts and Constitutional Governance” at the Fifth Wisdom for Future Talk Series hosted by the JSW School of Law at the Royal Institute of Management in Bhutan, CJI Gavai reflected on India’s constitutional journey and its deep resonance with Bhutan’s governance model. He said that courts are not merely institutions for resolving disputes but serve as…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit, scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. The announcement came shortly after Prime Minister Modi confirmed that he would not travel to Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit but would participate virtually due to ongoing Diwali celebrations in India. The decision followed a cordial phone conversation between PM Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim. According to the MEA, PM Modi will attend the 22nd ASEAN-India…

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned that Pakistan would think carefully before attempting any future misadventure against India, asserting that Operation Sindoor had already given it a strong message. Speaking with soldiers during a Barakhana event in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, he said the operation was still active and that any provocation from across the border would invite an even tougher response. “Our pilots only gave a glimpse of India’s strength,” Singh said, adding that if the situation demanded, the armed forces would demonstrate their full capability. He urged troops to remain vigilant at all times and…