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New Delhi: India has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system, validating critical safety parameters including canopy severance, ejection sequencing, and complete aircrew recovery. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out the test at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Chandigarh. The rocket-sled test simulates a mid-air aircraft scenario, where the system is propelled at controlled high speeds on rails using phased firing of multiple solid propellant rocket motors. The test involved a dual-sled system with the forebody of a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)…

New Delhi: Rajsamand, Rajasthan: Rajasthan police seized a truck carrying 109 cartons of explosives, including 981 gelatin sticks, 93 detonators, and a safety fuse, and arrested two men in connection with the haul. Authorities believe the explosives, capable of causing damage within a 10-km radius, were likely being transported for mining activities, as the region has several marble mines. The seizure took place at a police blockade at Trinetra Circle, Rajsamand, following a tip-off. The truck was driven by Bhagwat Singh and accompanied by Himmat Singh, both residents of Rajasthan. Neither could produce the required documentation for transporting the explosives.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Legends Pro T20 League has unveiled another wave of cricketing icons set to feature in its inaugural season in Goa, running from 26 January to 4 February 2026 at the new 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium. Dinesh Karthik, Shaun Marsh, Amit Mishra, Vinay Kumar, and Monty Panesar have confirmed their participation, promising fans thrilling performances and a showcase of cricketing excellence. Dinesh Karthik, renowned for his match-winning finishing and dependable wicketkeeping, returns to the field after concluding his T20 international career in 2024. “Playing in front of passionate crowds in Goa and sharing the field with former…

New Delhi: As West Bengal gears up for the 2026 assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed BJP MPs from the state to ensure that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive remains straightforward and transparent. Emphasising efficiency, the Prime Minister stressed that the process should focus solely on including eligible voters and removing those who are ineligible, avoiding unnecessary complications. During the meeting, PM Modi urged MPs to stay focused on party priorities and maintain confidence while preparing for the high-stakes polls. Without naming the Trinamool Congress or Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directly, he highlighted the party’s growth…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa delivered a clinical all-round performance to defeat Madhya Pradesh by seven wickets in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite T20 clash at the Salt Lake JU Second Campus in Kolkata. Led by stellar half-centuries from skipper Suyash Prabhudessai and Abhinav Tejarana, the team successfully chased down a competitive target with nine balls to spare. Asked to bowl first, Goa kept Madhya Pradesh to 170/6 in 20 overs. Arjun Tendulkar led the attack with a 3/36 spell, supported by Heramb Parab (2/27) and Koushik (1 wicket). For MP, Harpreet Singh Bhatia stood tall with an unbeaten 80…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a fresh shake-up of Canacona’s political equations, former Loliem-Polem sarpanch and Pagi community leader Shailesh Pagui, once a trusted aide of ex-minister Isidore Fernandes, has declared that he will contest the Poinguinim Zilla Panchayat seat independently, asserting that he needs “no political godfathers” and that “people are my leaders.” Pagui, who served as sarpanch from 2012 to 2022, said he decided to jump into the electoral race after persistent appeals from villagers, especially the youth. “I have confronted several threats to our environment over the years and want to continue protecting it for future generations. Youth…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Goa Forward Party (GFP) will unveil its candidates for the upcoming elections, a day considered auspicious due to Datta Jayanti, party leader and Chief Ministerial candidate Vijai Sardesai said. Speaking about the party’s alliance with the Congress, Sardesai clarified that their partnership, in place since 2022, remains intact. “There have been no discussions about ending our alliance. If Congress wishes to break it, they will have to formally inform us,” he stated. Addressing speculations about the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP), Sardesai noted that the RGP met with GFP only once and subsequently began discussions directly with Congress,…