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HDFC Bank to Host 17th Annual Nationwide Blood Donation Drive on December 5, 2025


HDFC Bank will conduct the 17th edition of its nationwide Blood Donation Drive on December 5, 2025, across 1,100+ cities. As part of its CSR initiative Parivartan, the Bank aims to encourage mass community participation and support India’s growing need for safe blood donations.

National

26th All India Konkani Sahitya Sammelan Applauds Goa Government; Passes Key Resolutions on Language and Culture


The 26th All India Konkani Sahitya Sammelan held in Ernakulam, Kerala, praised the Goa government for its stance on the Official Language Act while urging opposition legislators to safeguard students’ futures and Goa’s secular fabric. Several resolutions promoting Konkani language, literature, education, and film development were unanimously passed.

Sports

MCL 11 T-20: MCC Royals and MCC Knights Clinch Impressive Wins in Margao


The MCL 11 T-20 tournament at Margao saw dominant performances as MCC Royals beat MCC Warriors by 46 runs, while MCC Knights secured a thrilling 2-wicket win over MCC Masters in a high-scoring contest.

Travel

Goa Tourism Showcases Future-Ready Vision at QTM 2025 with Grand Pavilion Inauguration


Goa Tourism inaugurated its pavilion at Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025, reinforcing the State’s global outreach and commitment to sustainable, experience-driven tourism. Led by Hon’ble Tourism Minister Shri Rohan A. Khaunte and dignitaries from Goa and Qatar, the pavilion highlights Goa’s evolving tourism landscape and its growing focus on regenerative, community-led, and innovative visitor experiences.

Sports

Lalit Yadav’s Fighting 85 Not Enough as Hyderabad Crush Goa by 7 Wickets


Despite Lalit Yadav’s explosive unbeaten 85, Goa suffered their second defeat in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament as Hyderabad chased down 160 in just 14 overs for a commanding 7-wicket win at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.