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New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) for time to consult with its government before responding to a request to relocate its T20 World Cup matches from India. The ICC has been engaging with both the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to find a resolution as the tournament approaches in just a month. Internal meetings were held by the ICC in Mumbai and Dubai on Monday, aiming to address the concerns while minimizing disruption to the event. Relocating Bangladesh’s matches at this stage would present significant logistical…

New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has ended his ten-year partnership with JSW Sports and announced the launch of his own athlete management company, Vel Sports. Chopra, who has been represented by JSW Sports since 2016, described the collaboration as “defining,” highlighting the shared growth and success that shaped his career. “JSW Sports has played a defining role in my journey, and I’ll always be grateful for their support and vision,” Chopra said, noting that the values guiding that partnership will continue to influence his next venture. JSW Sports CEO Divyanshu Singh expressed pride in the collaboration, praising Chopra’s…

New Delhi: The stage is set for the next World Chess Championship, as the line-ups for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournaments have been confirmed following the completion of the qualification cycle. After its first North American edition in 2024, the tournament returns to Europe, with Cyprus selected as the host. Both events will take place at the luxurious Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort near Paphos. The Open Candidates Tournament promises an exciting mix of established grandmasters and emerging talents, determined by results across the 2024–25 FIDE Circuit, the 2025 World Cup, the 2025 Grand Swiss, and rating-based qualifications. The…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A woman tourist riding a two-wheeler sustained serious injuries after plunging off the unsafe Agonda box culvert bridge on Monday night. The accident occurred when the tourist was attempting to cross the culvert bridge at Agonda. While riding across, the two-wheeler reportedly veered towards the extreme edge of the bridge and went over the unprotected wing wall, plunging into the waterless portion of the Agonda river during low tide. The woman was found lying injured beside the damaged two-wheeler. Local residents, who rushed to the spot immediately after the incident, provided initial assistance and alerted emergency services.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa is gearing up for a promising medal run at the second edition of the Khelo India Beach Games, scheduled in Diu from 5th to 11th January 2026. The event officially commenced on 5th January, bringing together athletes from across India to compete in various beach sports. The Goan contingent will take part in five disciplines: beach soccer, beach volleyball, sepak takraw, open sea swimming, and pencak silat. The state is targeting podium finishes in key events, including men’s beach soccer, men’s beach volleyball, women’s sepak takraw, men’s and women’s pencak silat, and men’s and women’s swimming.…

New Delhi: The Uttarakhand High Court has directed that all vehicles involved in mining operations must be equipped with GPS devices and integrated with the Ramanna Portal to enable real-time monitoring and data tracking. The observation was made during a hearing on damage caused to buildings and infrastructure due to soapstone mining in parts of Bageshwar district. A division bench comprising Chief Justice G. Narendra and Justice Subhash Upadhyay was hearing a public interest litigation highlighting cracks in houses and other structures in several villages affected by mining activity. The court said GPS-based tracking would help authorities maintain transparency in…

New Delhi: India has emerged as the world’s largest producer of rice, overtaking China with a record output of 150.18 million tonnes, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced in New Delhi. The achievement places India at the top of global rice production, ahead of China’s output of 145.28 million tonnes, and underscores the country’s growing strength in agricultural productivity. The announcement was made at an event where the minister released 184 newly developed varieties spanning 25 crops, a move aimed at further boosting yields, resilience, and farmer incomes. The new varieties have been developed through sustained research and innovation…