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Kochi: India’s first manned deep ocean mission, Samudrayaan, is set to launch by the end of 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s oceanic research capabilities. The mission will see a 25-tonne, fourth-generation submersible vehicle, Matsya, descend into the depths of the ocean up to 6,000 meters, carrying three scientists on board. The vehicle, developed using indigenous technology, is designed to withstand the extreme pressures and temperatures of the deep ocean, with a hull constructed from durable titanium. Speaking at the inauguration of a five-day national training program on fisheries in the blue economy, Balaji Ramakrishnan, Director of the…

New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa held Poland’s Jan-Krzysztof Duda to a draw in the sixth round of the Superbet Chess Classic, maintaining his position as joint leader with 3.5 points in this prestigious leg of the Grand Chess Tour. Playing black in an English Opening, Praggnanandhaa faced early tactical pressure as Duda attempted to push aggressively, even sacrificing his queen for a rook and a minor piece in the middlegame. However, the Indian prodigy defended accurately, recognizing the limitations of his opponent’s compensation and steering the game to a balanced draw. Meanwhile, fellow Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh suffered a…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a joint operation, the Canacona Police and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Panaji, conducted inspection drives at hotels, guest houses, and resorts in Agonda to ensure compliance with immigration regulations, particularly concerning the registration of foreign nationals. According to police sources, the drive focused on verifying whether hospitality establishments were submitting Form ‘C’ within 24 hours of a foreign national’s check-in and updating departure details upon their checkout, as mandated under the Registration of Foreigners Rules, 1992. A total of 110 establishments were inspected during the operation, and records of around 70 foreign nationals were…

India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana has moved up to the second position in the latest ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings following her standout performance in the recently concluded Tri-Nation series in Sri Lanka. Mandhana, who last held the top spot in 2019, played a crucial role in India’s title-winning campaign, scoring 264 runs in five innings and finishing as the tournament’s second-highest run-getter. Her match-winning knock of 116 off 101 balls in the final against Sri Lanka further boosted her ranking. She now trails top-ranked Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa by just 11 rating points. Wolvaardt had a modest outing…

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has asked its eight players currently participating in the IPL 2025 to return by May 26 in preparation for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, scheduled to begin on June 11 at Lord’s. The original agreement between CSA, the BCCI, and the IPL franchises was based on the IPL ending on May 25. However, due to a one-week suspension amid the recent India-Pakistan conflict, the tournament’s final has now been rescheduled to June 3. Despite the extended IPL schedule, CSA remains firm on its demand that the players return as per the initial…

New Delhi: India has blocked the X (formerly Twitter) accounts of Chinese state-run media outlets, Global Times and Xinhua News Agency, over the publication of what the government described as disinformation related to Operation Sindoor—a counter-terrorism operation by the Indian Army targeting cross-border terrorist infrastructure. The decision comes in the wake of a public warning issued by the Indian Embassy in Beijing earlier this week, which strongly criticised Global Times for its inaccurate coverage of the military operation. In a post on X, the Embassy cautioned the Chinese outlet, saying, “Dear @globaltimesnews, we would recommend you verify your facts and…

Chinchinim: Camron Brothers FC lifted the Our Lady of Fatima Cup 2025 with a hard-fought 1-0 win over DX Boys in the finals held on Tuesday at Baida, Chinchinim. The tournament, organized by the Our Lady of Fatima Sports and Cultural Club, coincided with the feast day celebrations and witnessed an enthusiastic turnout from the local community. The match was a closely contested affair, keeping the spectators on the edge of their seats. The decisive moment came in the 24th minute when Bradley Carvalho scored the lone goal of the match, securing victory for Camron Brothers FC. The prize distribution…