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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…

New Delhi: Former US President Donald Trump has given approval to a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that proposes sweeping punitive measures against countries continuing to buy Russian oil, a move described as a tool to exert leverage on nations such as India, China, and Brazil. The proposed legislation includes a provision allowing the United States to impose tariffs of up to 500 percent on imports linked to purchases of Russian oil. The bill, formally titled the Sanctioning of Russia Act 2025, is aimed at tightening economic pressure on Moscow as the Russia Ukraine conflict continues. Supporters of the legislation argue…

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs has agreed to propose January 28 as the tentative start date for the Budget Session of Parliament, with February 1 earmarked for the presentation of the Union Budget. While the dates are yet to receive final approval, deliberations indicate a strong preference for retaining the established budget timeline. The Budget Session, which is the first parliamentary session of the year, traditionally begins with the President’s address to a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. This address outlines the government’s broad policy direction and legislative priorities for the year…