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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Animal Federation (GAF) has stated that the number of stray dog bite incidents in the state has been greatly overstated. GAF president K.D. Row said a review of data from 2022 to 2025 identified only 372 confirmed cases of bites or scratches by stray dogs, in stark contrast to the 37,197 cases cited by the Union Health Minister in Parliament. Notably, no rabies cases were reported in Goa during this period. Experts say the discrepancy arises from the way bite incidents are recorded. Dr. Rajendra Borkar, Superintendent of South Goa District Hospital, explained that…

New Delhi: The Defence Ministry has received a proposal from the Indian Air Force (IAF) to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets manufactured in India, a move that could mark the country’s largest-ever defence deal. The jets would be produced by Dassault Aviation in collaboration with Indian aerospace firms, with indigenous content expected to exceed 60%. The proposal, valued at over ₹2 lakh crore, is under preliminary discussions within the ministry, including review by the Defence Finance wing. It is expected to be taken up by the Defence Procurement Board (DPB), headed by the Defence Secretary, in the coming…

New Delhi: The Namo Bharat train on the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) has emerged as India’s fastest train, reaching speeds of 160 kmph on a 55-km stretch between New Ashok Nagar in East Delhi and Meerut South in Uttar Pradesh. The semi-high-speed train now surpasses the Vande Bharat Express, which currently operates at a maximum of 130 kmph following a speed reduction by the Railway Ministry in June 2024. Thirty Namo Bharat trainsets, each with six modern coaches, operate at 15-minute intervals from each station along the corridor. The trains achieve their top speed for brief…

New Delhi: Indian shooter Esha Singh delivered a stellar performance to win the gold medal in the 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Ningbo, China, on Saturday. Singh dominated the final, registering a remarkable score of 242.6 points to secure the top podium spot. Fellow Indian Rhythm Sangwan also competed strongly but finished fifth with 179.2 points. Singh’s triumph adds to India’s growing success in international shooting, highlighting her composure and precision under pressure on the global stage.

New Delhi: India’s women boxers continued their stellar run at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Friday, with Jaismine Lamboria cruising into the final and Minakshi ensuring India’s fourth medal. In contrast, the men’s campaign ended without a podium finish for the first time in 12 years. In the 57kg semifinals, Jaismine Lamboria delivered a clinical 5-0 win over Venezuela’s Omailyn Alcala, dominating with sharp jabs and hooks that her opponent could not counter. The World Cup gold medallist will now face Paris Olympics silver medallist Julia Szeremeta in the final. Meanwhile, in the non-Olympic 48kg category, Minakshi…

New Delhi: Former India captain Rani Rampal on Friday expressed support for the current women’s hockey team, emphasizing that the focus should be on progress as much as on medals. Speaking at the Playcom Business of Sports Summit, Rampal highlighted the challenges of a transition phase and called for greater attention to grassroots development. “Transition phases are always challenging, and we often talk only about medals, not progress. We need to focus more on developing talent at the grassroots level,” Rampal said. She expressed hope that the team would win the ongoing Asia Cup in China and secure qualification…

New Delhi: Indian women’s cricket team head coach Amol Muzumdar on Friday described the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia as a crucial “trailblazer” for the team ahead of the Women’s World Cup, starting on September 30 in Guwahati. India will face Australia in ODIs on September 14, 17, and 20, with the series seen as an important opportunity to fine-tune strategies and test combinations against one of the world’s top sides. Speaking at a virtual press conference, Muzumdar reflected on India’s recent tour of England, saying, “It was a fantastic 40-day tour. We had positive results—winning the T20…