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Kolkata: Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, described space as a place of profound peace and breathtaking views, saying he “actually kind of did not want to come back.” Shukla returned to India from the United States on August 17, 2025, after completing his 18-day mission. Addressing schoolchildren at an event organized by the Indian Centre for Space Physics, Shukla reflected on the difference between hands-on space experience and theoretical training. He called his journey a critical “stepping stone” for India’s human spaceflight ambitions…

New Delhi: Former India wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta has flagged the need for better contributions from skipper Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill, even as he praised the overall strength and depth of the Indian men’s cricket team. While not describing their form as a major concern, Dasgupta emphasized that consistent runs from both players would enhance the team’s balance and flexibility ahead of the T20 World Cup. Speaking after India’s recent win in Cuttack, Dasgupta noted that the victory highlighted the squad’s resilience, particularly on challenging surfaces. He observed that Suryakumar, who took over captaincy last year, has yet to…

Chennai: India showcased remarkable resilience to overturn a two-goal deficit and defeat Argentina 4-2, securing the bronze medal at the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup on Wednesday. This marked India’s return to the podium after missing out in the last two editions, finishing fourth in 2021 in Bhubaneswar and again in Kuala Lumpur in 2023. The match saw Argentina take an early advantage, with Nicolas Rodriguez converting a penalty stroke in the third minute, followed by Santiago Fernandez’s strike in the 44th minute. Argentina dominated the first two quarters, maintaining possession and putting the Indian defense under pressure. India struggled…

New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has reaffirmed his belief in a flexible batting order for One Day Internationals, advocating a system where players, particularly in the middle order, are not tied to specific positions. Gambhir stressed that such flexibility allows the team to adjust according to match situations, even if it occasionally leads to unexpected outcomes in certain games. Speaking after India’s 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa, Gambhir clarified that while the opening pair is set, the rest of the lineup does not need to occupy fixed positions. He explained that knowing the general template for…

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced that it will review a proposal from Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to form a consortium for owning or operating the top-tier league during its Annual General Meeting on December 20, 2025. In a communication sent to FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur and the chief executives of all ISL clubs, the AIFF confirmed that the proposal, suggested as a way to resolve the ongoing commercial deadlock, would require discussion and approval by both the Executive Committee and the AGM. The federation noted that Point No. 12 from the clubs’ December 4 communication, which…

New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, with both leaders agreeing to meet soon as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations. According to officials in Jerusalem, the conversation was warm and forward-looking, reflecting the steady rise in high-level engagement between India and Israel. The upcoming meeting is expected to follow a series of ministerial visits that have expanded cooperation across trade, investment and strategic sectors. India hosted several senior Israeli ministers earlier this year, including the Minister of Tourism, the Minister of Economy and Industry, the Minister…

New Delhi: Elon Musk reaffirmed his interest in bringing Starlink’s satellite-based internet services to India after a senior delegation from the company met Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday. Responding to Scindia’s post about the meeting, Musk said he was “looking forward to serving India with Starlink,” signalling continued momentum toward the service’s entry into the country. Scindia held discussions with Starlink Business Operations Vice President Lauren Dreyer and other senior officials, focusing on accelerating satellite-driven last-mile connectivity. The minister said satellite technology will play a crucial role in advancing the government’s vision of a digitally empowered India by…