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New Delhi: Goa’s leading shuttlers, Nishant Shenai and Anjana Kumari, captured the Men’s and Women’s Singles crowns at the State Badminton Ranking Tournament 2025, organised by the Shuttlers Club and Morning Badminton Club under the aegis of the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa. In a thrilling men’s singles final at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, on Sunday, Nishant overcame Arjun Bhagat 21-18, 13-21, 21-10 to claim his maiden senior title. The former junior champion displayed exceptional focus and tactical maturity in the deciding game, bouncing back strongly after dropping the second. In the women’s singles…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that India has agreed to limit its imports of Russian oil, warning that New Delhi would face “massive tariffs” if it continues buying crude from Moscow. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he had recently spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, according to him, assured that India would “not be doing the Russian oil thing.” India, however, has firmly rejected the claim, stating that no such conversation took place between the two leaders. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that it was unaware of…

Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India is nearing complete liberation from Naxal-Maoist violence, marking a major milestone in the country’s internal security efforts. Addressing armed forces personnel onboard INS Vikrant off the Goa coast, he commended the courage and dedication of security forces for significantly reducing the Maoist influence across the country. Modi said that before 2014, nearly 125 districts were affected by Maoist violence, but the number has now fallen to just 11, with only three still showing notable activity. He noted that more than 100 districts once under extremist control are now celebrating…

New Delhi: On the occasion of Diwali, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visited the Ladakh sector on Monday to celebrate the festival with personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army stationed along the border. During his visit, the Air Chief interacted with officers and soldiers deployed in high-altitude areas and praised their unwavering dedication to protecting the nation’s frontiers in some of the most challenging terrain and weather conditions. He also conveyed Diwali greetings and appreciation for their professionalism and spirit of service. The Indian Air Force, in a…

New Delhi: The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) remained on high alert during Diwali celebrations and responded to 269 emergency calls across the city on Monday night. Officials confirmed that despite the high number of calls, no major accidents, casualties, or serious injuries were reported. According to senior fire officials, most incidents involved minor fires triggered by bursting firecrackers, burning candles, and diyas. The department had made elaborate preparations ahead of the festival to handle any emergencies, ensuring that all fire stations were fully staffed and response teams were strategically positioned across the capital. “Till midnight, we attended to…

New Delhi: India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, has said that the Khalistan-related problem in Canada is not India’s responsibility but a domestic challenge for Ottawa to address. Speaking in a televised interview, Patnaik emphasised that it is Canadians themselves who are creating and enabling this issue, and the government must treat it as a law-and-order matter within its borders. Patnaik stated that India should not be blamed for the rise of pro-Khalistan extremism in Canada, noting that New Delhi has repeatedly voiced concerns about such groups. He added that the situation requires strong action from Canadian…

New Delhi: Delhi and its surrounding regions woke up to a thick layer of smog on Tuesday morning after Diwali celebrations filled the air with smoke and pollutants. Despite restrictions on firecrackers, widespread bursting of fireworks through Monday night caused a sharp deterioration in air quality, pushing most monitoring stations into the “red zone.” Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) levels across the region. Ghaziabad recorded an AQI of 329, the highest among Delhi-NCR cities, while Noida and Gurugram also reported levels well above 300. In Delhi itself, 36 of…