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Team Goemkarponn Panjim: Shaheen C.K. and Ritika Chelluri will clash with Mayank Raj and Yasmin Sayed in the Mixed Doubles final of the BPS State Badminton Ranking Tournament 2025, following thrilling semifinal victories by both pairs. The tournament, organised by BPS Sports Club, Margao, in association with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, continued to showcase high-quality badminton at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Navelim, on Sunday. In the Mixed Doubles semifinals, Mayank Raj and Yasmin Sayed overcame Rudra Phadte and Minoshka Pereira 20-22, 21-19, 21-16 in a tightly contested match. Shaheen C.K. and Ritika…

New Delhi: Northern West Bengal is grappling with the aftermath of heavy rains that triggered devastating landslides in Darjeeling, claiming at least 20 lives, including several children, and injuring many others. As authorities continue rescue operations, Bhutan has issued a warning that the Wangchu River has overflowed a dam, potentially affecting Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar districts as water flows downstream into India. The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology in Bhutan reported that the Tala Hydropower Dam gates “failed to open,” causing excess water to spill into the river, which becomes the Raidak River once it enters India. Authorities…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that any trade agreement between India and the United States must respect India’s “red lines” as both countries continue discussions to finalize a deal. Speaking at an event on foreign policy, he said efforts are underway to find a mutually acceptable “landing ground” for trade negotiations. Jaishankar acknowledged ongoing issues in the bilateral relationship, many of which stem from delays in finalizing the proposed trade deal. He noted that while the US is the world’s largest market and reaching an agreement is important, India will not compromise on core concerns.…

New Delhi: An elderly man threw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside the Supreme Court this morning, though it did not reach the bench. The man was immediately taken into custody by security personnel, and the hearing continued without disruption. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred as the Chief Justice began hearing the first case of the day. The man shouted slogans saying, “India won’t tolerate Sanatan’s insult,” before hurling the shoe toward the bench. Reports indicate that the individual, identified as Kishore Rakesh, held a proximity card typically issued to lawyers and clerks of the…

New Delhi: The Indian Navy is set to commission ‘Androth’, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on October 6. The ceremony will be led by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command. Built by Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Androth features over 80% indigenous content, showcasing India’s push for maritime self-reliance and home-grown technology. The ship’s induction is expected to strengthen the Navy’s anti-submarine capabilities, particularly in shallow and littoral waters. Androth joins other recent additions, including Arnala, Nistar, Udaygiri, and Nilgiri, further enhancing…

New Delhi: Russian defence experts have stated that the reported sale of RD-93 engines to Pakistan for use in its JF-17 fighter jets could, in fact, work to India’s advantage. They argued that criticism of the Indian government over the issue is misplaced, as the situation may offer strategic insights rather than setbacks. According to experts, the continued dependence of China and Pakistan on Russian-origin engines indicates that both nations have yet to develop an indigenous alternative. They also noted that India would be in a stronger position to assess and counter the JF-17’s capabilities, given that the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa High Court has quashed an FIR registered against social activist Gaurav Bakshi by the Crime Branch on 2nd July 2025. The case was filed following a complaint by Deputy Conservator of Forest Aditya Madanpatra, after Bakshi posted a video on social media containing unverified allegations against Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and his government regarding forest management. The FIR invoked Sections 353(1) and 196(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which relate to circulating false information and promoting enmity between groups through written, spoken, or electronic media. According to the complaint, Bakshi’s video accused the government…