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New Delhi: Australia secured a five-wicket win over England in the fifth and final Ashes Test on Thursday, concluding a dominant 4–1 series triumph. The victory marked a fitting send-off for retiring Usman Khawaja, who ended his 88-Test career with his final innings in front of a home crowd. Chasing a modest target of 160, Australia faced early resistance, losing five wickets during the run chase. Openers Travis Head and Jake Weatherald contributed 29 and 34 runs respectively, while captain Steve Smith added 12 to the tally. Khawaja, making his farewell appearance, managed six runs before departing to applause from…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa registered a commanding victory over Arunachal Pradesh in the beach soccer competition at the second Khelo India Beach Games in Diu on Wednesday, winning the match by a dominant 9–2 margin. Displaying pace, precision, and attacking intent from the outset, the Goa colts maintained control throughout the contest. Pedro Gonsalves emerged as the standout performer of the match, stealing the spotlight with a brilliant hat trick that set the tone for Goa’s emphatic win. His sharp finishing and movement proved too much for the Arunachal Pradesh defence to handle. Goa’s attacking depth was further highlighted by…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Campal Panaji, along with the Sports Authority of Goa, will organise the Gutribal Katkato Sports Festival in collaboration with Adarsh Yuva Sangh, Gaondongrim, Khotigao, Canacona. The three day sports festival will be held from January 9 to January 11, 2026, at Adarsh Khel Gram, Amone, Canacona. The event aims to promote sports culture, physical fitness, and youth participation at the grassroots level, particularly in tribal and rural areas of South Goa. By bringing together local athletes and sports enthusiasts, the festival seeks to encourage community engagement and provide a platform…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that it has not directed the removal of all stray dogs from public streets, stating that its earlier orders were limited to institutional areas and aimed at ensuring public safety through proper implementation of existing rules. The clarification came as the court resumed hearings on petitions raising concerns over the growing risks posed by stray animals and the alleged failure of civic authorities to regulate their population. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N V Anjaria underlined that its focus remains on strict compliance with the Animal Birth Control…

New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has reiterated its concerns over the national team’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India, drawing parallels with arrangements followed for India and Pakistan in global tournaments. The board said the International Cricket Council has expressed willingness to engage closely on security planning, even as Bangladesh’s request for a change of venue remains undecided. Bangladesh is scheduled to play four matches in the tournament, beginning on February 7, with fixtures allotted in Kolkata and Mumbai. The BCB said the ICC has assured it of full and uninterrupted participation for the team and…

New Delhi: India’s preparations for the upcoming international season have suffered a setback after young batter Tilak Varma underwent surgery following an abdominal injury, casting doubt over his immediate return to competitive cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup in 2026. The 23 year old cricketer was hospitalised after experiencing sudden and severe pain while in Rajkot, where he was representing Hyderabad in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Medical examinations revealed a case of testicular torsion, a condition that requires urgent surgical intervention. Doctors advised immediate surgery, which was successfully carried out, and the player is currently reported to be…

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday launched a sharp attack on what it described as “Pakistan apologists” after disclosures indicated extensive diplomatic and lobbying efforts by Islamabad following India’s Operation Sindoor. The party said the documents reveal the scale of pressure Pakistan faced after the Indian military action and undermine claims questioning the impact of the operation. BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya said the disclosures show that Pakistan was rattled by Operation Sindoor, launched by India last year. He claimed that Pakistani diplomats contacted senior officials in the United States nearly 60 times in an effort to…