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“Amit Patkar’s alleged behaviour is emblematic of a broader issue: the party’s inability to reconcile its lofty rhetoric with practical conduct. For decades, the Congress has spoken about the protection and empowerment of minority groups, yet incidents like this turn such claims into hollow slogans. The message that reaches the public is clear: the party’s commitment to minorities exists more in speeches than in action. This disconnect is fatal for political credibility, especially at a time when voters are increasingly attentive to integrity and ethical leadership.” The Congress in Goa has long positioned itself as the protector of minority…

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New Delhi: The chess community was abuzz following a controversial moment at Checkmate: USA vs India, where American GM Hikaru Nakamura defeated world champion Gukesh Dommaraju as Team USA secured a 5-0 victory over Team India. Celebrating his win, Nakamura grabbed Gukesh’s king and tossed it into a cheering crowd, an act that immediately drew mixed reactions online. The video of Nakamura’s celebration quickly went viral, with many questioning the decorum of the gesture. FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky weighed in on X, noting, “The event was a show. Fans were ecstatic. Players were encouraged to behave accordingly. All true.…

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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Amid growing speculation over a leadership change in the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC), the Congress high command has summoned key state leaders to Delhi today for a high-level meeting. Those called include South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, MLAs Carlos Alvares Ferreira (Aldona) and Altone D’Costa (Quepem), GPCC president Amit Patkar, and senior leader Girish Chodankar, party sources confirmed. The meeting, to be chaired by AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal, will also be attended by Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakare and AICC spokesperson Anjali Nimbalkar. According to party insiders, the…

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New Delhi: India’s top-order batters will need to step up against a resurgent South Africa to maintain momentum in their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign, as the hosts prepare for Thursday’s clash at the ACA-VDCA Stadium. Although India currently sit second in the points table with two wins from two matches, a loss of focus could see them slip down if Australia beats Pakistan in Colombo. The key concern for India has been the limited contributions from their leading batters Smriti Mandhana, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, and Jemimah Rodrigues — who have struggled to find form against Sri Lanka and…

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Mumbai: Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has reflected on his remarkable return to international cricket, describing the past year as a “rollercoaster ride” that tested his focus, discipline, and determination. After being left out of the BCCI Central Contract list last year, Iyer fought his way back into the national side, playing a key role in India’s ICC Champions Trophy triumph. He finished the tournament as the second-highest run-scorer with 243 runs in five innings, averaging 48.60 with two half-centuries, including a top score of 79. Receiving a memento at the CEAT Cricket Ratings Awards in Mumbai for his standout…

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Mumbai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday cautioned against the growing misuse of artificial intelligence, revealing that she has personally come across several deepfake videos of herself circulating online. Speaking at the 6th Global FinTech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, she said this emerging threat highlights how technology is increasingly being weaponised to manipulate public trust. “The new generation of fraud is no longer about breaching systems — it’s about hacking trust,” she said, warning that criminals now use AI to mimic voices, clone identities, and create convincing fake videos capable of misleading people. To curb such risks, Sitharaman…

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Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: As part of the ongoing Village Development Programs (October 2–16), a Women Empowerment Training Program was successfully organized for women of the Calangute Constituency. The initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from 64 women, focusing on building confidence, leadership skills, and self-reliance. Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira welcomed the participants and encouraged them to engage with a positive mindset. He highlighted that the program was the brainchild of Project Coordinator Premanand Diukar, commending his efforts in promoting women’s development and expressing happiness over the strong response from local women. Distinguished trainers from JCI India—Sachin Kurtikar (Head Coach), Sharmila Valavalkar (National…

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