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New Delhi: Madhya Pradesh’s success in wildlife conservation is facing a serious challenge as encounters between people and wild animals continue to claim lives on both sides. In the first eight months of 2026, at least 50 people have died in wild animal attacks across the state, while more than 45 tigers have also died during roughly the same period. Tigers have been responsible for the highest number of human fatalities. Of the 50 deaths, 22 were caused by tiger attacks. Wild boars accounted for eight deaths, elephants seven, sloth bears four and leopards one. Women and girls made up…

New Delhi: For the first time, “Vande Mataram” will be sung during the Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s iconic Red Fort on August 15, marking a significant moment in the country’s national celebrations. The national song will be performed as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Red Fort. He will then hoist the national flag and deliver his traditional Independence Day address to the nation. The move comes as India marks 150 years since Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote “Vande Mataram”. The song will be presented from the historic Red Fort ramparts as part of this year’s celebrations, highlighting its…

New Delhi: The Jharkhand BJP has called for a statewide bandh on Tuesday in protest against police action during a student march in Ranchi, with party leaders accusing the Hemant Soren government of using excessive force against protesting job aspirants. Jharkhand BJP president Aditya Sahu announced the party’s support for the bandh, alleging that hundreds of students were injured during the police response. He accused the state government of failing to address concerns over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations and criticised the use of lathis, water cannons and tear gas during the protest. The confrontation took place on…

New Delhi: Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association have strongly opposed the International Cricket Council’s changes to the qualification pathway and tournament structure for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, describing the move as a setback for Associate nations. The ICC recently revised the tournament format, which was originally planned to feature 14 teams divided into two groups of seven before a Super Six stage. Under the new arrangement, the bottom three qualifying teams will enter a Super Series, with only the winner progressing to the main stage alongside the top 11 teams. The 12 teams in the…

Panaji: Margao will witness the release of 64 Days of 18 June 1946, a new book by journalist and author Sandesh Prabhudesai, on Independence Day, August 15, 2026. The book will be formally released by 102 year old veteran freedom fighter Adv Libia Lobo Sardesai at the Black Box of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, at 4.30 pm. Published by Qurate Publishers, the English language book spans more than 300 pages and offers an extensive account of the 64 day movement that transformed Goa’s political landscape in 1946. It traces how ordinary people across the region joined spontaneous street protests, often without…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Football Development Council’s (GFDC) Rumdamol Davorlim Centre, in partnership with Davorlim Rangers Sports Club, organised a football kit distribution ceremony for young trainees at the Davorlim Panchayat Hall. Navelim MLA Ulhas Tuvenkar was the chief guest at the event, which was attended by GFDC Member Secretary Fransquinha Oliveira, former Navelim sarpanch and panch member Samiula Faniband, physical education teachers Shafi Jamadar and Hanif Shaikh, former footballer and GFDC mentor Salvador Pereira, Davorlim Rangers Sports Club president Maynuddin Shaikh, Centre Head Swenny Noronha, coaches Joseph Baptista and Macrenna Dias, and grounds-person Um-e Salma Sheikh. Tuvenkar welcomed…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Vicky 10 emerged champions of the Masters Table Tennis Champions League (MTTCL 6.0) after edging UK Ultra 2-1 in a closely contested final at Rustic Rose Hall, Peddem. The championship clash went down to the deciding doubles match after both teams won one tie each. Vicky 10 made the perfect start as Mazhar Nazir and Praveen Gad defeated Noel Estibeiro and Daniel Pinto 2-0 in the opening doubles. UK Ultra fought back strongly in the second match, with Satish Agrahar and Munir defeating Bonny D’Costa and Sohail Mulla to level the final at 1-1. The title was…