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New Delhi: Renowned cricket commentators Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull have reportedly been excluded from the commentary panel for Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) home matches at Eden Gardens, following their public criticism of the pitch conditions in Kolkata. The controversy stems from comments made by the duo regarding the lack of spin-friendly surfaces at Eden Gardens this IPL season. Both Bhogle and Doull supported KKR’s captain and coach, who had expressed frustration over not receiving pitches suited to their spin-heavy bowling attack. The criticism didn’t sit well with the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), which is said to have written…

New Delhi: Legendary Australian captain Steve Waugh has urged Rohit Sharma to reflect on his commitment to Test cricket, as the Indian opener faces growing scrutiny over his form in the longest format. Rohit, who is nearing the twilight of his international career, has endured a lean patch in recent Test series. Over his last 15 innings, he has managed just one half-century, prompting questions about his future in the format. This poor run led to him being dropped from India’s playing XI during the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year, where India lost the series 1-3.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: FC Goa comfortably sailed into the quarter-finals of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 with an impressive 3-0 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The standout performer for FC Goa was Iker Guarrotxena, who netted a brilliant hat-trick to seal his team’s place in the next round. The Spanish midfielder’s clinical finishing was the highlight of an otherwise dominant display from the Gaurs. The match kicked off with an early breakthrough for FC Goa in the 22nd minute. Dejan Drazic drove forward from the halfway line and was brought down inside…

New Delhi: Gold prices in India have surged to unprecedented levels, crossing the Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams mark amid rising global market uncertainties. As of now, 24-carat gold is priced above Rs 10,000 per gram in major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, reflecting a robust rally for the yellow metal. In the U.S., gold futures experienced a significant jump of 1.7%, reaching $3,482.40 on Monday evening. This surge is attributed to rising concerns among investors following President Donald Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which has fueled anxieties over potential economic instability. As a…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. Vice President JD Vance took a significant step towards strengthening economic ties on Monday, announcing the Terms of Reference (TOR) for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA). The move marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to foster a results-driven, mutually beneficial partnership between India and the United States. The announcement came after the two leaders met in the national capital, where they discussed various aspects of the potential agreement. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed that the TOR, finalised between the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and India’s Ministry of Commerce and…

Washington, D.C.: Following the arrest of Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, in the United States on April 18, FBI Director Kash Patel has assured that justice will be delivered. Singh, a wanted terrorist linked to at least 14 terror attacks in Punjab, was apprehended in Sacramento, California, in a joint operation led by the FBI Sacramento Field Office and U.S. Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Singh is alleged to have ties to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), a Khalistani terror group, and is also suspected of coordinating with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Taking to social media platform X, FBI Director Patel…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 17th Civil Services Day on Monday, called on India’s civil servants to evolve into dynamic agents of change who are technologically equipped, globally aware, and deeply rooted in citizen-centric governance. Emphasizing the need to remain relevant in an era of rapid transformation, PM Modi urged the bureaucracy to “create its own standards” and adapt to emerging global and domestic challenges. “The civil services must now adapt themselves to contemporary challenges — only then can they remain relevant. We must regularly set new benchmarks and strive not just to meet them, but to…