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Dhaka: India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban during a courtesy call, marking their first meeting since Trivedi took charge of his diplomatic responsibilities. The meeting focused on strengthening relations between the two neighbouring countries and resolving outstanding issues through dialogue. President Alamgir stressed the importance of addressing matters of mutual concern through discussions and mutually acceptable solutions. He said greater trust between the people of India and Bangladesh could be built by resolving bilateral issues fairly while respecting the interests of both countries. River water sharing was among the key…

“Across Goa, coastal areas have witnessed construction, commercial activity and encroachments that have repeatedly triggered complaints from citizens and environmental groups. In many instances, action appears to come only after public protests, complaints or court intervention. By then, the damage may already have been done. That cannot be called effective coastal management. The purpose of a regulatory authority is to prevent violations before they become permanent. It is not enough to issue notices after a structure has come up, conduct inspections after citizens complain or pass demolition orders that remain pending for years. An authority is ultimately judged by what…

New Delhi: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has summoned Meta India’s Managing Director and Head to appear before the commission on September 9 as part of an inquiry into allegations involving advertisements linked to child sexual exploitation and abuse material. The proceedings follow a media investigation that alleged Instagram had allowed paid advertisements promoting such material to appear in India. The report claimed that some advertisements used search terms associated with child abuse and directed users to Telegram channels where the material was allegedly being offered for sale. The NCPCR took suo motu cognisance of the allegations…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda: Serials Chess Club successfully conducted two chess tournaments simultaneously on September 5 and 6, bringing together 190 participants at Saad Market Plaza in Upper Market, Ponda. The two day event featured the 7th Serials Classical Chess Tournament for FIDE rated players and the 8th Serials Rapid Chess Tournament for unrated participants. The tournaments attracted strong enthusiasm from chess players and provided competition across both categories. In the rated section, Vihaan Tari claimed the top position, with Rejmon Fernandes finishing second and Advaith Prasanna taking third place. The unrated tournament saw Silas Fernandez emerge as champion. Kanish Sudhir…

New Delhi: The Centre has clarified its position on India’s participation in the 2027 South Asian Federation Games in Pakistan, saying any decision will be guided by the country’s sports policy, international sporting regulations and the interests of Indian athletes. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s participation in international government or multilateral sporting championships is governed by the latest framework issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. He added that the government will also consider directions issued by relevant international sports organisations. The clarification comes amid continuing sensitivities surrounding sporting ties between India and Pakistan.…

New Delhi: India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have departed for Japan with the Asian Games 2026 gold medal firmly in their sights. The Aichi Nagoya Games will be held from September 19 to October 4, with hockey matches scheduled in Kakamigahara, around 35 km from Nagoya. For the men’s team, captain Harmanpreet Singh will lead the defending champions as they look to put their disappointing eighth place finish at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup behind them. India showed flashes of quality in the Netherlands and Belgium but struggled for consistency in crucial matches. The Asian Games present an…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has sought to put an end to the controversy surrounding accommodation for Indian cricketers at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, saying the players will stay in designated hotels arranged in Nagoya. BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla said the accommodation may not match the five star hotels Indian players generally receive during overseas tours, but maintained that the facilities are comfortable and suitable for the team. Shukla explained that Nagoya has a limited supply of top rated hotels, making accommodation arrangements more challenging. Moving the team to Tokyo or Osaka…