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MUMBAI: The US Mission to India has received skyrocketing demand for student visas, as the Indian consular team interviewed 3900 student visa applicants during its 8th annual Student Visa Day on Thursday. “On June 13, 2024, Consular Team India interviewed 3900 student visa applicants during its 8th annual Student Visa Day. Mission India highlights our strong commitment to higher education in the United States and the growing educational ties between the United States and India by organizing robust programming for Student Visa Day, where Mission members and Education USA colleagues interact with applicants to share information on studying in the…

MUMBAI: Moody’s Ratings on Thursday said India will remain the Asia-Pacific region’s fastest-growing economy in 2024, sustaining last year’s domestically driven momentum. In a report titled Credit Conditions Asia-Pacific H2 2024 Credit Outlook, Moody’s Ratings said Indonesia, the Philippines and India led the way in terms of growth in first half of 2024 and should continue to outperform pre-COVID growth numbers on the back of rising exports, local demand and government spending on infrastructure. “India will remain the region’s fastest-growing economy, sustaining last year’s domestically driven momentum. We anticipate policy continuity after the general election, and a continued focus on…

NEW YORK: Despite qualifying for the Super 8 stage and defeating the USA on Wednesday, India has plenty of things to worry about in their ongoing T20 World Cup campaign. Currently, their batting department, especially their opening pair, has been underperforming, and the team is having to rely on their potent pace attack. Against the USA during India’s 111-run chase, opener Rohit Sharma departed for three off six balls. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, who hasn’t found his footing in this tournament, was dismissed for a golden duck. They had to rely on Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube in the run chase, who took them past the finish line.…

KARACHI: Pakistan have had a disappointing T20 World Cup so far. While they remain alive in contention for a Super Eight berth, Pakistan faced one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history last week when debutants United States defeated Babar Azam’s men in a Super Over thriller. The side, then, endured another close defeat at the hands of Team India, failing to chase down a 120-run target in New York. Captain Babar Azam is facing significant scrutiny over his leadership, as well his batting performances in the tournament. After failing to make a mark as an opener against USA and India, Babar…

FLORIDA: After three consecutive wins in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup, which guaranteed India’s berth in the Super Eight stage, the Rohit Sharma-led side is all set to take on Canada in their final group-stage match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on June 15. According to a report, that will also mark the end of Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan’s stay with the Indian Team in the World Cup as they will be released by the management after the match against Canada. According to Cricbuzz, Gill and Avesh, who are in the T20 World Cup squad as travelling reserves, flew to Florida with the team on…

MUMBAI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) are gearing up to part ways with Indian Football Team head coach Igor Stimac, but it won’t be straightforward. The Croatian coach, who has led the Blue Tiger for over five years, has a contract that runs until June 2026, earning him around Rs 25 lakh a month. Despite previously indicating he would step down if India didn’t make it to the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Stimac seems unwilling to quit now. Igor Stimac unwilling to quit despite failing to keep promises After India’s 2-1 loss to Qatar, Stimac assured his…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Agxem Sports Club entered the semifinal of the 9-a-side football tournament Organised by Sporting Club Virabhat by defeating Eklate FC 3-1 at St.Alex Church ground customs. The match started at a fast pace and Eklate drew first blood through Vicky Cardozo in the very 5th minute of the play by beating Chadu goalkeeper of Agxem but their joy was shortlisted as Agxem player Alroy was brought down outside the box and free kick was awarded which was well converted by Nickson castanet beating goalkeeper and before half time Agxem scored another goal through Alroy Gomes to make…