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New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has responded to growing speculation that he played a decisive role in sidelining senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the national team, calling the claims exaggerated and based on perception rather than fact. Gambhir spoke out amid intense debate following recent changes in the Indian cricket setup, including the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin from Test cricket and other shifts in leadership roles. The transitions have led to criticism from some former players and commentators who have suggested that Gambhir’s influence has been behind the departures, and…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Alister C. D’Sa, a native of Vasco and former general secretary of MES College, is among the Goan candidates who will be contesting the upcoming council elections in the United Kingdom on the Conservative Party ticket led by former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. D’Sa will be contesting from the Hounslow West ward in the London Borough of Hounslow, marking a significant moment for the Goan community, particularly for Vasco, which he hails from. His candidature has drawn attention within the Goan community in the UK, with many viewing it as a moment of pride for Goa,…

Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has indicated fresh momentum in trade negotiations between India and the United States, expressing optimism about reaching a bilateral agreement and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a close friend and a strong leader. Speaking on the sidelines of an international economic forum, Trump said discussions between the two countries were moving in a positive direction and suggested that a trade deal was within reach. He described Prime Minister Modi as a “fantastic man” and said the personal rapport between the two leaders had helped strengthen ties between New Delhi and Washington. Trump said…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa declined to interfere with the physical efficiency test conducted for recruitment to the post of Police Sub-Inspector, dismissing a writ petition filed by six aspirants who had questioned the fairness of the process. A Division Bench comprising Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Amit Jamsandekar ruled that the conduct of the 800-metre running test did not suffer from arbitrariness nor did it infringe upon constitutional protections. The petitioners had alleged that factors such as overcrowding on the running track, the size and condition of the ground, and the manner in which…

Dhaka: Bangladesh are pinning their hopes on a last-minute turnaround after the International Cricket Council rejected their request to relocate their matches in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup away from India, raising doubts over the team’s participation in the tournament. The Bangladesh Cricket Board had approached the ICC seeking a change of venue for their group-stage fixtures, citing concerns linked to diplomatic tensions and security perceptions. The ICC, however, declined the request, stating that there was no credible threat to the safety of players, officials or supporters and that altering the schedule would disrupt tournament planning. Following the decision,…

Kurnool: Two people were killed after a private bus and a truck collided and burst into flames on a national highway in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district in the early hours of Thursday, police said. The accident occurred around 1.30 am when the bus, carrying 36 passengers, is believed to have suffered a tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle reportedly crossed the median and rammed into an oncoming truck transporting motorcycles. The impact triggered a fire that rapidly spread to both vehicles. Passengers managed to escape as flames engulfed the bus, aided by the conductor, cleaner and…

New Delhi: The European Union has described India as an increasingly indispensable partner for Europe, underlining New Delhi’s growing economic and strategic importance ahead of a high-level visit by EU leaders later this month. Senior EU officials said India’s role has become central as Europe seeks to strengthen supply chains, expand trade ties and build strategic partnerships in an increasingly fragmented global order. The remarks come ahead of the next India-EU summit in New Delhi, where both sides are expected to advance discussions on trade, technology and security cooperation. The EU’s foreign policy leadership has stressed that closer engagement with…