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New Delhi: India’s five match T20I series against New Zealand, beginning Wednesday, arrives at a crucial moment for captain Suryakumar Yadav, offering a final high pressure rehearsal before the team begins its World Cup title defence in less than three weeks. While India’s results under his leadership have been impressive, the upcoming series places the spotlight firmly on the skipper’s personal form and influence. Since taking over the T20 leadership in 2024, Suryakumar has guided India to a win percentage exceeding 72 percent, masking his own struggles with the bat for a significant period. However, with expectations soaring at home…

New Delhi: Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton, bringing an end to a remarkable career that helped redefine the sport in the country. The former world number one has been away from competitive action for nearly two years, largely due to a chronic knee condition that gradually made elite-level training and competition impossible. Saina last appeared in a professional match at the Singapore Open in 2023 but chose not to make a formal retirement announcement at the time. She explained that her decision to step away felt natural and personal, shaped by her physical…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India is considering a major restructuring of its central contract system, a move that could significantly alter how senior and emerging players are categorised and compensated. The proposed overhaul may see the elimination of the top A+ category, which has traditionally been reserved for elite all-format cricketers. Under the new framework, the central contract system would reportedly be streamlined into three tiers only: Grade A, Grade B and Grade C. This proposal has been put forward by the men’s selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar and is awaiting formal approval from…

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Tuesday chose not to deliver the customary address to the State Assembly, walking out shortly after proceedings began. The decision followed his assertion that the National Anthem was disrespected when the Tamil anthem was played at the start of the session. A statement issued from Raj Bhavan said the National Anthem had once again been insulted and that a fundamental constitutional duty was disregarded. According to the Governor’s office, the situation inside the House deteriorated when he was allegedly prevented from speaking, with claims that his microphone was repeatedly switched off.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Sparkling Stars successfully defended their Ultimate Badminton League crown with a commanding 150–132 victory over Asher’s Smashers in the grand finale of UBL Edition 6.0, held at the Indoor Stadium in Campal. The high-profile encounter brought the curtain down on a two-day tournament that featured around 200 players and highlighted the rising standard of badminton in Goa, alongside strong participation from outstation competitors. Organised by Goa Sports Club in association with Chicalim Badminton Club and under the aegis of the Goa Badminton Association, the league followed an intense group and playoff format. Sparkling Stars and Asher’s Smashers…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has reported that a total of 3,243 criminal cases were registered across the State in 2025, according to the official data tabled in the Goa Legislative Assembly. The information was provided by Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr Pramod Sawant in a written reply to an Unstarred Legislative Assembly Question (LAQ No. 107) moved by MLA Vijai Sardesai . As per the crime statistics for the last five years (2021–2025), serious offences such as rape, kidnapping, murder, and cybercrime have shown fluctuating trends. In 2025 alone, 102 rape cases, 103 kidnapping and abduction cases,…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described illegal infiltration as a serious threat to national security and said such elements must be identified and sent back to their country of origin. He asserted that no nation in the world tolerates illegal entrants and stressed that India cannot afford to do so either. The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a gathering at the ceremony marking Nitin Nabin’s assumption of office as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Emphasising the gravity of the issue, Modi said infiltrators not only compromise national security but also undermine the…