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NEW DELHI: The Indian team’s playing XI for the second Test against England has sparked a wave of debate among cricket experts, with former captain Sourav Ganguly leading the criticism. The inclusion of three fresh faces — Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Akash Deep — raised eyebrows, particularly in the spin department, where Kuldeep Yadav was overlooked despite favourable conditions. India went into the Birmingham Test without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and many had expected Kuldeep Yadav to be drafted in, especially considering the conditions and his form. However, the team management opted for Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a remarkable shift from previous trends, Goa recorded a significant rise in tourist footfall in June 2025—a month typically considered part of the state’s off-peak season. This unexpected upswing has been attributed to the Goa Tourism Department’s strategic promotion of monsoon festivals and community-driven experiences under its Regenerative Tourism initiative. Leading the charge were two of Goa’s most iconic monsoon celebrations — São João and Chikal Kalo — which brought vibrant energy to villages across the state. These festivals, deeply rooted in Goan tradition and celebrated with communal spirit, became the focal point of a fresh…

KOLKATA: In a chilling case that has sent shockwaves across Kolkata, a 24-year-old law student was allegedly raped on campus by Monojit ‘Mango’ Mishra, a former student leader, while two of his accomplices filmed the act in an attempt to blackmail her into silence. The incident occurred on the evening of June 25 inside a room used by the college’s security guard. According to the survivor’s complaint, she contacted her father to pick her up soon after the horrifying ordeal. Meanwhile, the three accused — Monojit Mishra, Pramit Mukhopadhyay, and Zaib Ahmed — quickly fled the scene. Sources in the…

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has addressed growing concerns over a proposed U.S. sanctions bill that could impose a staggering 500% tariff on imports from countries continuing trade with Russia, including India and China. Speaking at a press conference in Washington on Wednesday, Jaishankar said India is engaging with American lawmakers and will respond as the situation evolves. “We’ll cross that bridge when we get there,” he remarked. The controversial legislation, introduced by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, targets nations purchasing Russian oil and other goods in the aftermath of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The bill aims…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The District and Sessions Court in North Goa has rejected the bail pleas of two accused — Talaniti Nulaxi (22), a Kazakhstan national identified as a native of China, and Adithya Ravichandran (22), a resident of Tamil Nadu — who were arrested by the Goa Cyber Crime police in connection with an alleged international human trafficking racket linked to cyber slavery call centres in Southeast Asia. The court, however, granted conditional bail to a third accused, Rupnarayan Gupta (36) of Mumbai. All three were apprehended in March from different locations — Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi airport —…

NEW DELHI: In a development that has sent ripples through India’s electronics manufacturing sector, hundreds of Chinese engineers and technicians working at Foxconn’s iPhone production facilities in India have been abruptly recalled. Top Indian intelligence sources suspect the move is part of a broader Chinese strategy aimed at sabotaging India’s emergence as a reliable global manufacturing and supply chain hub. According to a Bloomberg report, over 300 Chinese personnel have been withdrawn from Foxconn’s iPhone plants in southern India over the past two months. These workers were previously involved in key technical roles and in training the Indian workforce. Their…

New Delhi: A suspected smuggler was killed and a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan injured during a confrontation near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Krishnaganj. According to officials, the injured smuggler was rushed to the nearby Krishnaganj hospital but was declared dead on arrival. The BSF jawan, who sustained injuries in the incident, is currently undergoing treatment at the same hospital. Following the clash, a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the local police station. The body of the deceased smuggler has also been handed over to the police for further investigation and legal formalities. Authorities have tightened security…