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New Delhi: The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) is set to be held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in November 2025, marking a significant moment for university-level sports in India. With over 4,000 student-athletes from more than 200 universities expected to participate, the event is poised to be one of the largest university sports competitions in the country. The Games will be jointly hosted by Poornima University and Rajasthan University, showcasing Jaipur as a new hub for national sporting excellence. As part of the Government of India’s continued push to strengthen grassroots and youth sports, the KIUG serves…

New Delhi: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has termed India’s narrow defeat in the first Test against England at Headingley as a “tough pill to swallow”, pointing to squandered chances and tail-end collapses as decisive factors in the five-wicket loss. Under the new leadership of head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill, India entered a new era in red-ball cricket, beginning their five-Test tour of England without the seasoned presence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. And while the fresh-look squad showed flashes of brilliance over four days, the match ultimately slipped out of their grasp on the…

New Delhi: Despite a commanding individual performance by Jasprit Bumrah, India fell short in the opening Test against England in Leeds, losing by a considerable margin and going 0-1 down in the five-match series. While the match saw several standout performances—including five centuries from Indian batters and a five-wicket haul by Bumrah—costly fielding errors and tactical missteps proved to be decisive. Captain Shubman Gill, on Test captaincy debut, impressed with the bat but faced criticism for his field placements and bowling rotations. India dropped as many as eight catches, and the bowling attack looked over-reliant on Bumrah, who bowled nearly…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Drug cartels are increasingly infiltrating student environments in Goa, with traffickers targeting school and college students as new consumers, Goa Police have warned. This evolving strategy has sparked alarm among law enforcement, prompting calls for tighter community vigilance and systemic intervention. Speaking at a youth awareness programme in Panaji, Superintendent of Police (Anti-Narcotic Cell) Sunita Sawant said recent cases suggest a deliberate focus by drug peddlers on exploiting emotional vulnerabilities among young people. “We’re seeing a pattern — young students are being lured in, often due to peer pressure and lack of maturity,” Sawant stated. “This is…

Team Goemkarponn Navelim: Goa’s young badminton talents delivered standout performances on Day 3 of the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub Junior (U-13) Ranking Badminton Tournament 2025, with home favourite Pragya Audi stealing the spotlight. In a gripping Round of 32 encounter, Pragya pulled off the biggest upset of the day, stunning second seed Shanvi Nimma of Telangana 14-21, 21-17, 21-14 at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Navelim. Backed by an enthusiastic local crowd, the 12-year-old displayed nerves of steel and remarkable resilience to book her spot in the Girls Singles Pre-Quarterfinals. Adding to Goa’s joy, the Girls Doubles pair of Avni…

New Delhi: In a strong counter to earlier reports downplaying the impact of recent U.S. strikes on Iran, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has asserted that credible intelligence confirms severe damage to Iran’s nuclear program. According to Ratcliffe, the targeted strikes on key facilities have not only disrupted Tehran’s nuclear ambitions but could set back its capabilities by years. “This includes new intelligence from a historically reliable and accurate source, indicating that several critical Iranian nuclear facilities were destroyed and would require years to be rebuilt,” Ratcliffe said in a statement released Wednesday. His remarks come amid conflicting narratives within the…

New Delhi: A day after embarking on a historic journey to the International Space Station (ISS), Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared a heartwarming second message from orbit, expressing his excitement and gratitude for the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Calling it “an amazing ride,” Shukla said he was adjusting well to life in microgravity and soaking in the spectacular views of Earth from space. “Namaskar from space. I am thrilled to be here with my fellow astronauts,” said Shukla, beaming as he floated alongside crewmates aboard the ISS. “After 30 days of quarantine, I just wanted to go. What a ride…