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Ranchi: Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has addressed the criticism surrounding his recent performances, emphasising personal responsibility and the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket after producing a fighting half century in the T20I against the West Indies in Ranchi. Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament at the T20 World Cup, had endured four consecutive low scores across recent appearances, including the one off T20I against Japan, the Asian Games and the opening match of the series against the West Indies. His lack of runs had raised questions about his place in the playing eleven, particularly with young batter…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) MLA Vijai Sardesai has strongly criticised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the exercise has raised serious concerns over the deletion of voters, particularly those belonging to minority communities. “Country is at war with its own citizens over SIR,” Sardesai said, expressing opposition to the electoral roll revision exercise. Sardesai also alleged that BJP leader K. Annamalai, who was in charge of the SIR exercise in Goa, used to ask BJP MLAs how many minority voters had been deleted from the electoral rolls. The allegation raises questions about the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Baroda Under-19 women secured a commanding nine wicket victory over Goa in the Women’s Under-19 Trophy Elite cricket tournament at the Alur Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru, producing a clinical bowling performance before completing a rapid run chase. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Baroda kept Goa’s batting lineup under pressure throughout the innings, restricting them to 81 for six in their allotted 20 overs. Usma Khan was Goa’s leading scorer with 34 runs, providing the main resistance against Baroda’s disciplined bowling attack. Joya Meer contributed 22 runs, while Muskan Sab added 10. However, Goa struggled…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Cricket Association has announced its 16 member squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy campaign, appointing Abhinav Tejrana as captain as the team prepares to represent the state in India’s premier domestic first class cricket tournament. Tejrana will lead a squad featuring a mix of established players and emerging talent. The team includes Suyash Prabhudesai, Manthan Khutkar, Lalit Yadav, Snehal Kauthankar, Shivendra Bhujbal, Koushik V, Shubham Tari, Ruthvik Naik, Darshan Misal, Yash Kasvankar, Amulya Pandrekar, Deepraj Gaonkar, Rajshekhar Harikant, Mohit Redkar and Felex Alemao. The squad will be guided by former India cricketer Dinesh Mongia, who…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has warned of strict action against anyone found involved in the alleged Goa excise job scam, making it clear that even a Superintendent of Police (SP) will face action if found complicit in the case. “Our police team is investigating the matter in detail. We will put the person behind bars, trace his links and seize all his property. If the SP is involved, strict action will be taken against him,” Sawant said. The Chief Minister said the police were conducting a detailed investigation to establish the facts, identify those behind the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned its indigenously built Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Ajit at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on October 9, adding a new vessel to its fleet and reinforcing India’s push towards self reliance in defence manufacturing under the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Dr. Sirish Choudhary, Principal Integrated Financial Advisor (ICG), from the Indian Defence Accounts Service. The vessel will be stationed at Okha, Gujarat, to support maritime security and coastal protection operations. Measuring 52 metres in length and displacing 320 tonnes, ICGS Ajit has…

New Delhi: The 2026 by-election results have delivered significant political victories across Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, highlighting shifting electoral dynamics and providing a fresh test for the parties that formed governments following the recent Assembly elections. In West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered decisive victories in Nandigram and Rejinagar. Hasi Rani Rath won the Nandigram seat by more than 1.22 lakh votes, setting a record margin for the constituency. BJP candidate Shankharavh Sarkar also secured a substantial victory in Rejinagar, defeating his nearest rival by more than 75,000 votes. The results strengthened the BJP’s position…