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New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that India can achieve its dream of becoming self-reliant by embracing two key philosophies “knowledge to wealth” and “no material is waste.” The minister stressed that innovation and sustainability hold the key to the country’s future growth. “Innovation, entrepreneurship, science, technology, and research skills are knowledge. This knowledge is power, and converting it into wealth will determine the future of the country,” Gadkari said. He added that treating waste as a resource could transform India’s economy. “Creating value from waste will not only end pollution and protect the environment but also…

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday urged Indians to embrace diversity, reject violent uprisings, and strengthen self-reliance. Speaking at the RSS’s Vijaya Dashami rally, which marked the organisation’s 100th anniversary, Bhagwat stressed that differences should be expressed within the law and that an “us versus them” mindset is unacceptable. Addressing regional unrest, he warned that violent political upheavals in neighbouring countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh destabilise societies and create opportunities for foreign interference. “Neighbourhood unrest is not a good sign. Violent uprisings don’t lead to anything; they only create anarchy and allow…

New Delhi: India strongly rebutted Pakistan’s allegations at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), calling it “deeply ironic” for Islamabad to lecture others on human rights while failing to address its own troubling record of minority persecution and internal abuses. Speaking at the 34th meeting of the 60th UNHRC session, Indian diplomat Mohammed Hussain said Pakistan should focus on its domestic crises instead of spreading propaganda. “India finds it deeply ironic that a country like Pakistan seeks to lecture others on human rights. Instead of spreading propaganda, Pakistan should confront the persecution of minorities on their own soil,”…

Ahmedabad: India skipper Shubman Gill made bold calls at the toss of the first Test against West Indies on Thursday, unveiling a spin-heavy playing XI that excluded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Devdutt Padikkal. Gill opted for a combination of three spinners and two frontline pacers, with Nitish Kumar Reddy getting the nod as the pace-bowling all-rounder despite his indifferent form. The decision meant no place for Padikkal—drafted in recently as Karun Nair’s replacement—or for pacer Prasidh Krishna, who had impressed during the England tour. With Rishabh Pant unavailable, the wicketkeeping duties were handed to youngster Dhruv Jurel. “We…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona taluka, with a power requirement of just 25 MW, has the potential to become fully self-reliant in electricity through the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar and PM-Kusum schemes, said Power Minister Sudhin Dhavalikar. Addressing the Seva Pakhwada organized by the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) in collaboration with the Department of New & Renewable Energy, Dhavalikar highlighted the benefits of these programs for farmers. “Under the PM-Kusum scheme, pumps will be provided to 700 more farmers across the state. So far, 170 farmers have already received free pumps worth Rs 5 lakh,” he said. Dhavalikar added,…

Ahmedabad: India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj continued his dream run in red-ball cricket, overtaking Australia’s Mitchell Starc to become the highest wicket-taker in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Siraj achieved the milestone during the opening session of the first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, where he returned with fiery figures of 7-3-19-3. Siraj struck early, removing opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul (0) with a short ball that kicked up awkwardly, brilliantly pouched by wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. He then bowled a peach to castle Brandon King (9) after the batter had earlier driven him for…

Team Goemkarponn Fatorda: Top seed Anaya Shukla and second seed Shaurya Dessai stormed into the U11 Girls singles final of the MCC All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament 2025, organised by Margao Cricket Club under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association, at the multipurpose stadium, Fatorda. Anaya, in fine touch, blanked Claire George 3-0 in the semifinals after easing past Radha Desai by the same scoreline in the quarters. Shaurya, relying on her steady backhand and sharp smashes, overcame Aarna Walawalkar 3-1 in the semis, having earlier swept aside Tasha Mascarenhas 3-0. Aarna produced one of…