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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Political fault lines widened as the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) publicly questioned the BJP’s decision not to back an alliance candidate in Curti-Ponda, declaring it will field an Independent there and “win the seat” despite pressure from its senior partner. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed that three Zilla Panchayat seats have been allotted to the MGP under the ongoing seat-sharing arrangement, while the BJP plans to support Independent candidates in several areas. The remaining ZP candidates, he said, will be revealed on Monday. Even as Power Minister Sudin Dhavlikar announced that the MGP will declare its full…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Panic returned to Patradevi on Sunday after confirmation that the rogue elephant known as “Omkar” had crossed into Goa once again. Forest Department officials have heightened vigilance in the region and begun tracking the animal’s movements in real time to prevent damage to fields and property. Special teams have been stationed along the border to steer the elephant back into Maharashtra. The renewed worry comes in the wake of recent incidents involving the same elephant. Barely two months ago, Omkar rampaged through Mopa, Torsem and Tambosem, leaving extensive agricultural destruction in its trail. The elephant had also…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona MLA and Minister Ramesh Tawadkar has responded to the Goa Forward Party’s Poinguinim meeting controversy, stressing that all political groups must strictly adhere to the code of conduct. He said that permissions for any public meeting during the election code are mandatory and that the police will take action if norms are violated. “I have neither done politics nor will I do so in the future. I have full faith in my people,” Tawadkar said, reiterating that compliance with rules is compulsory for everyone.

Goa: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, successfully concluded its exclusive roadshow in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, receiving an encouraging response from the travel trade and strengthening its presence in the Southeast Asian market. The event highlighted Goa’s renewed tourism vision, immersive campaigns, and dynamic experiential offerings designed for today’s global travellers. The Goa delegation was led by Director of Tourism, Shri Kedar Naik, accompanied by General Manager (Marketing) GTDC, Shri Gavin Dias, along with key officials and industry representatives. The engagement brought together leading tour operators, travel partners, hospitality players from Malaysia, establishing new avenues for collaboration. The event…

New Delhi: India skipper KL Rahul hailed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for making the opposition “look silly” with their match-defining performances in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. Kohli’s majestic 135 off 120 balls—his 52nd ODI century—along with Rohit’s composed 57 helped India secure a tense 17-run victory and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. “Watching Rohit and Kohli bat like that is always fun. They’ve made oppositions look silly and shown why they are who they are,” Rahul said at the post-match presentation. “I’ve seen this for a long time, but it’s…

New Delhi: Ahmedabad turned into a vibrant hub of athletic spirit and national pride as more than 24,000 participants took part in the 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park. Held under the purpose-driven theme #Run4OurSoldiers, the event paid tribute to India’s Armed Forces, carrying added emotional weight this year in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. The marathon was flagged off by Pranav Adani, Director of Adani Enterprises Ltd.; Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor; Major General Gaurav Bagga; fitness ambassador Mandira Bedi; Olympic medallist Gagan Narang; Preeti Jhangiani, Vice President of the Indian Olympic Association; and celebrated designer…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has convened an urgent meeting with head coach Gautam Gambhir, selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar, and senior board officials ahead of the second ODI against South Africa on Wednesday. The discussion is expected to focus on key issues related to team management, performance, and long-term planning. The development comes at a time when the future roles of senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been widely debated, despite both having recently returned to top form with strong performances. According to reports, the meeting will involve BCCI secretary Devajit…