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Ahmedabad: Mohammed Siraj marked his return to competitive cricket in style, claiming four wickets for 40 runs on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Back in action after nearly two months, the fast bowler once again proved to be India’s strike weapon alongside Jasprit Bumrah, helping bowl out the visitors for just 162. Siraj revealed that his success has been built on mastering the ‘wobble seam’, a skill he developed when his natural inswing deserted him in 2018. “In 2018, I automatically started bowling outswing after inswing stopped.…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The newly renovated Holy Cross at Palolem Beach was blessed and inaugurated. The ceremony was led by Fr. Ryan D’Souza, Assistant to the Parish Priest of St. Thereza of Jesus Church, who first blessed the cross before inaugurating it. The renovation was undertaken by the Palolem Somudai. Several devotees, especially residents of Palolem, gathered for the occasion. Marking the beginning of the Month of the Rosary (October), the faithful recited the Holy Rosary and the Litany of Our Lady with deep devotion following the blessing.

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In what is being described as the last leg of the “musical chair” arrangement within the Canacona Municipal Council (CMC), Chairperson Sara Shamba Naik Desai has stepped down to make way for fellow councillor Laxuman Pagui. As per an amicable understanding among the ruling group of councillors, Sara resigned two days ago after completing 14 months in office. Pagui, representing Palolem, will now occupy the coveted Chairperson’s post. Of the 12-member council, seven councillors had formed the ruling group soon after the 2021 elections, choosing to rotate the posts of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson through the term—without…

New Delhi: India on Thursday condemned the terror attack outside the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, calling it a grim reminder of the threat posed by terrorism worldwide. The attack, carried out during Yom Kippur services, left two people dead after an assailant rammed a car into worshippers and then stabbed them. “We condemn the terror attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester,” said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. “It is particularly saddening that this heinous act was committed on the International Day of Non-Violence.” Extending solidarity with the United Kingdom, India expressed condolences to the…

New Delhi: Former US government official Raymond Vickery has weighed in on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks in Colombia, where Gandhi warned that India’s democracy is under systematic attack. Vickery said that Indian leaders, irrespective of political affiliations, must prioritise the country’s values and interests. Vickery noted that the bipartisan tradition of promoting shared national values has weakened in both the United States and India. “I would rather [hope] Indian leaders on both sides of the political divide speak out in favour of Indian values and in the interests of India. In the US, Republicans and Democrats once…

New Delhi: Starting October 4, cheques deposited in banks will be cleared within a few hours on the same day, under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) new settlement framework aimed at faster and more secure transactions. Private lenders including HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank confirmed that they will implement the same-day clearance system from Friday. Customers have been urged to maintain sufficient balances to avoid cheque bounce and ensure that cheque details are filled correctly to prevent rejection. To enhance security, banks are encouraging the use of the Positive Pay System, which requires account holders to pre-submit…

New Delhi: Philanthropist Bill Gates highlighted the enduring influence of Mahatma Gandhi’s principles, saying that Gandhi’s ideals of equality and dignity remain central to the Gates Foundation’s mission. Speaking at a special celebration organized by the Consulate General of India in Seattle in partnership with the Gates Foundation on Thursday, Gates praised India’s role in pioneering innovations with the potential to transform lives across the Global South. The event, which showcased Indian culture, arts, and cuisine, was held to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 156th birth anniversary. “It’s fitting that we’re gathering on Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. The ideals he championed—the equality…