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Goa: Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd. (KMAMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Kotak Gold Silver Passive FoF, an open-ended fund of fund scheme investing in units of Kotak Gold ETF and Kotak Silver ETF. This innovative fund aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in units of Kotak Gold ETF and Kotak Silver ETF giving investors exposure to both precious metals. The scheme opens for public subscription on 6th October 2025 and closes on 20th October 2025. Precious metals like gold and silver have historically served as stores of value and has acted as…

New Delhi: India’s Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign has highlighted a key dilemma: stick with a batting-heavy, all-rounder approach or reinforce the bowling attack with specialists. The team has mirrored Australia’s strategy of deep batting and multiple all-rounders, but results have been mixed. Wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan were offset by losses to South Africa and Australia, where the batting clicked but the bowling lacked bite. Former England captain Nasser Hussain noted that while India has genuine all-rounders like Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, and Sneh Rana, the team lacks the extensive, quality bowling options that define Australia’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The AC Milan Grassroots Football Coaching Program, organised by the Football Players Association of India (FPAI) in partnership with Dempo Sports Club, successfully concluded at the Dempo Football Academy in Goa. Supported by Optimax Aces, Events Unlimited, Bhaichung Bhutia, and the Embassy of Italy, the initiative aims to strengthen grassroots football and promote sporting collaboration between India and Italy. As part of the pilot program, six centres across India were identified to nurture grassroots talent, with Goa serving as a key hub for football development. The week-long coaching session, held from October 13 to 17, 2025,…

New Delhi: Former India cricketer and current chief selector Ajit Agarkar has described his role as BCCI chairman of selectors as far more challenging than his previous experiences as a player or commentator. He highlighted that the position involves making critical decisions that can shape players’ careers, while also acknowledging that it is impossible to satisfy everyone. Agarkar, who retired from international cricket in 2007 before moving into commentary, said playing brought the greatest personal satisfaction. “Every time you step on the field, your job and your place are on the line. One thing that goes for you…

New Delhi: The Indian men’s football team has dropped to 136th in the latest FIFA rankings, marking its lowest position in nine years. This decline follows a draw and a defeat against Singapore, which ended India’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup. The team slipped two places from its previous ranking of 134th, placing it just below Kuwait and slightly above Botswana. The last time India had a lower ranking was in October and November 2016, when it stood at 137. India’s highest-ever FIFA ranking remains 94, achieved in February 1996. In the Asian Cup third-round…

New Delhi: At least three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province, near the border with Pakistan, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed. The players, identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, had travelled from Urgun to Sharana to take part in a friendly match. Five other individuals also lost their lives in the attack. The ACB described the incident as “a cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime” and said the victims were targeted while returning home. In response, Afghanistan has withdrawn from a scheduled tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka next…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, in New Delhi and praised Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for his pivotal role in facilitating the Gaza Peace Agreement, calling it a significant step toward regional stability. During the meeting, Abdelatty briefed the Prime Minister on the outcomes of the first India–Egypt Strategic Dialogue, which is taking place during his ongoing two-day visit to India. The talks focused on reviewing progress under the bilateral strategic partnership and enhancing collaboration across key sectors, including trade, technology, energy, defence, and people-to-people exchanges. PM Modi expressed satisfaction…