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MUMBAI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has told the Bombay High Court that the absence of a voter’s name from the draft electoral roll prepared under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process does not automatically mean the name has been deleted. The submission came during a hearing on a petition filed by six members of a family from Goa’s St Cruz constituency, who alleged that their names had been omitted from the electoral roll during the revision exercise. After hearing arguments from the Election Commission and the petitioners, a bench comprising Justices Valmiki Menezes and Amit Jamsandekar reserved its…

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India must assess its relationship with the United States in the context of Washington’s changing global approach, emphasising that the two countries share a strong strategic partnership rather than a formal military alliance. His remarks come amid continuing differences between New Delhi and Washington over tariffs, trade negotiations and other bilateral issues. Despite these challenges, both countries continue to engage on areas of mutual interest, including energy cooperation, regional security and broader strategic priorities. Jaishankar said the United States had changed the way it engages with other countries, making it necessary…

NEW DELHI: India has firmly rejected China’s objections to its decision to standardise the names of 28 strategic locations and geographical features in Ladakh, reiterating that the Union Territory is an integral and inalienable part of the country. The move, formalised on October 2, includes several strategically important locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), including Gogra and Hot Spring. The locations have been incorporated into the official Survey of India map as part of efforts to improve geographical identification, administrative clarity and public awareness of the sensitive border region. India’s Ministry of External Affairs maintained that officially recording…

New Delhi: The INDIA bloc is preparing to scale back its daily protests against the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during the ongoing festive season, but opposition leaders have indicated that their campaign will continue through other forms of political action. The decision follows five consecutive protest marches in Delhi and a fresh legal challenge in the Supreme Court concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the functioning of the Chief Election Commissioner. Opposition parties are now considering a less frequent protest schedule as festivals, state election preparations and the difficulty of sustaining daily…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s rising badminton talent Amaira Dhumatker has stormed into the Girls’ Singles Under-13 quarterfinals at the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub Junior U-13 Ranking Badminton Tournament 2026 in Patna, delivering an impressive performance against some of the country’s promising young players. The 10-year-old showcased her talent and composure by winning three consecutive matches to reach the quarterfinals. She began her campaign with a convincing 15-7, 15-9 victory over Uttar Pradesh’s Shinaya Srivastava in the Round of 64. Amaira then produced one of the standout performances of her campaign by defeating third seed Stuthi S. Shetty of Karnataka 15-9,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa face an uphill battle to save their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A encounter against Baroda after conceding a massive first innings lead on the third day at the Panaji Gymkhana ground. Replying to Baroda’s declared total of 472 for eight, Goa were dismissed for 199 in 71.1 overs, falling 273 runs short. Baroda enforced the follow on, leaving Goa at 35 for one at stumps. The hosts need to overcome a deficit of 238 runs on Wednesday, the final day, with nine wickets still in hand. Goa resumed their first innings at 5 for one but…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa dominated the second day of their Colonel C.K. Nayudu Trophy Elite Under-23 four day match against Baroda at the BCA Stadium ‘B’ Ground in Vadodara on Tuesday, taking firm control of the contest. Goa posted 322 all out in 117 overs in their first innings before restricting Baroda to 164 for eight in 52 overs at stumps. With a lead of 158 runs, Goa are in a strong position with two days remaining. Resuming at 227 for four, Goa lost captain Aryan Narvekar for a well compiled 82. Wicketkeeper Chittem Jeevankumar continued his contribution, adding to…