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Bijapur: In one of the largest-ever mass surrenders by left-wing extremists in a single day, 103 Maoists handed themselves over to authorities in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday. Of these, 49 cadres carried a combined bounty of over Rs 1 crore, officials said. The group, which included 22 women, cited disillusionment with the “hollow” ideology of the banned CPI (Maoist) and internal differences within the outfit. They were reportedly inspired by the development initiatives in Bastar, as well as government programs like Poona Margem (Rehabilitation for Social Reintegration), the ‘Niyad Nellanar’ scheme for village development, and the state’s…

New Delhi: Pakistan’s fighter jets, including US-made F-16s and Chinese J-17s, were destroyed by India during Operation Sindoor, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said on Friday. He dismissed claims that Indian jets were shot down, calling them propaganda by the Pakistan Army aimed at misleading its citizens. The Air Force chief stated that Pakistan had requested a ceasefire, reiterating the government’s position that the cessation of hostilities on May 10 resulted from Islamabad seeking peace, rather than intervention by former US President Donald Trump. “During Operation Sindoor, the terrorists paid the price for killing innocent people, and the…

Panaji: Aspiring to be India’s Creative Capital, Goa is rapidly evolving into a technological and creative hub. It is now home to 696 DPIIT-recognised startups, which is among the highest per capita in the country. Further accelerating the growth of Goa’s startup ecosystem, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), Goa, has launched the Goa Startup Policy 2025, designed to foster entrepreneurship, encourage emerging technologies and establish Goa as a hub for innovation, startups and creative professionals. With a vision to position the State as a premier startup destination by 2028, the Goa Startup Policy 2025…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Sao Jose de Areal lifted the 44th Gold Silver Rolling Trophy after defeating host Navelim Sporting Club 8-6 in a tense tiebreaker at Rosary Church Ground, Navelim. The finals drew a crowd of over 4,000 spectators who witnessed an exciting contest between two determined sides that ended 3-3 at full time. For Navelim SC, Travis Souza scored a brace while Noah Luis added the third goal. Sao Jose de Areal responded with a brace from Dyral Costa and a goal from Joston Fernandes. In the ensuing tiebreaker, Sao Jose de Areal proved to be superior shooters,…

New Delhi: FIFA has unveiled Trionda, the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, highlighting both advanced technology and a design celebrating the tournament’s three host nations: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The ball, crafted by German sports manufacturer Adidas official supplier of World Cup balls since 1970 was revealed at a special event in New York on Thursday. “The first World Cup organized by three countries deserves a ball that reflects its uniqueness. I am delighted and proud to present the Trionda,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Trionda’s design incorporates the colors of the host…

New Delhi: Football icon Lionel Messi has officially confirmed that he will be visiting India in December 2025, marking his return after 14 years. The Argentina captain will travel to Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi, while also hinting at the possibility of visiting another city during his stay. Messi’s visit, long speculated over the past month, was announced on Thursday evening. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will appear at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on December 13, Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on December 14, and Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on December 15. His last trip to India was in 2011, when…

Rahul completed his second Test century in India on Friday (October 3) by taking a single on the fifth ball of the 65th over. Ahmedabad: Opener KL Rahul ended a nine-year wait for his second Test century in India, reaching the milestone on Day 2 of the first Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday (October 3). Rahul brought up his century with a single off the fifth ball of the 65th over, taking 190 deliveries to reach the three-figure mark. His innings featured 12 crisp boundaries and anchored India’s first innings after a…