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Harare: India’s coaching staff has made it clear that teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not be rushed into becoming an all rounder, with the team choosing to prioritise the 15 year old’s batting development for now. Stand in spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi said the youngster has been exceptional with the bat and the immediate focus will remain on helping him develop as a specialist batter before exploring other aspects of his game. Sooryavanshi has enjoyed remarkable success in Harare, where he recently smashed an 18 ball half century against Zimbabwe after earlier producing a match winning 175 in the…

Glasgow: India’s para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar scripted an inspiring success story at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning the bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event after overcoming years of financial hardship and personal struggle. An emotional Jhandu dedicated his medal to the sacrifices he made on his journey to international success. Reflecting on his achievement, he said he had driven an e-rickshaw and sold vegetables to support himself while continuing to chase his dream of representing India on the global stage. Jhandu said he never allowed difficult circumstances to weaken his determination. Despite the challenges, he remained confident…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has firmly rejected speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma’s international future, with vice president Rajeev Shukla stating that there is “no question” of the Indian captain retiring from One Day Internationals. Rumours over Rohit’s future gathered pace after reports suggested the ongoing ODI series against England could be his final assignment in the format. Speculation also claimed that the team management and selectors were looking beyond the 38 year old opener as they planned for the 2027 ODI World Cup. However, Shukla dismissed the reports, saying Rohit continues to be an…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Department of Tourism has launched the Ekadasha Teertha Yatra, a specially curated three day pilgrimage circuit connecting eleven of the state’s most revered temples, marking a significant step in promoting Goa as a year round spiritual and cultural tourism destination. The initiative was inaugurated by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant at the Shree Mahaganapati Temple in Khandola in the presence of Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte, Goa Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Kedar J. Naik, Director of Tourism Kedar Naik, tourism officials, temple committee members and other dignitaries. As part of the launch, the Department of…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Tourism officially inaugurated the three day Chikhal Kalo Festival 2026 at Marcel on Friday, marking the start of one of Goa’s most celebrated monsoon festivals that showcases the state’s rich cultural heritage and community spirit. The festival commenced near the Shree Devki Krishna Temple in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte, Goa Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Kedar J. Naik, Priol MLA Govind Gaude, Director of Tourism Kedar Naik, GTDC Managing Director Kuldeep Arolkar and other dignitaries, devotees and visitors. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant described…

New Delhi: The Centre has initiated a sweeping overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA), removing 47 officials as part of a major restructuring aimed at strengthening the integrity of competitive examinations amid nationwide protests over paper leaks. According to sources, the NTA will undergo a comprehensive revamp over the next month, with disciplinary action likely against some of the removed officials. While details of their roles have not been disclosed, the move is part of a broader effort to improve accountability within the organisation. A key element of the reform plan involves revising the agency’s outsourcing practices to create…

New Delhi: India has strongly rejected allegations circulating in sections of the Pakistani media that it deliberately caused flooding across the border, describing the claims as baseless, factually incorrect and technically untenable. Addressing a media briefing on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the recent rise in the Chenab River’s water level was the result of intense monsoon rainfall over Jammu and adjoining catchment areas between July 20 and July 23. He stressed that the increase in river flow was a natural hydrological response to heavy rainfall and not the outcome of any deliberate action by India.…