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New Delhi: The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has decided to suspend the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) from December 1, 2026, over a prolonged governance crisis, preventing Indian riders, officials, trainers and horses from competing in international events during the suspension. The decision was taken at an online meeting of the FEI Board on October 13 and communicated to members of EFI’s ad hoc committee, Lt Col (retd) Sandeep Dewan and advocate Vidushpat Singhania, in a letter dated October 15. The FEI cited the dissolution of EFI’s executive committee by the Delhi High Court in February 2026 and the continued…

New Delhi: Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Chris Dehring has criticised the financial structure of international cricket, claiming the West Indies receive no share of the revenue generated by their series against India, despite the enormous commercial value of these contests. Speaking on Wisden Cricket’s Inside Scoop, Dehring said a series played in India could generate an estimated $20 million to $30 million, but the West Indies cricket board does not benefit directly from that revenue under the existing arrangement. He described the system as one of the major inequalities in international cricket, arguing that the current model disproportionately favours…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India’s determination to host the 2036 Olympic Games, expressing confidence that the country is steadily establishing itself as a credible destination for major international sporting events. Modi made the remarks on Thursday while interacting with India’s Asian Games medal-winners at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. The gathering included members of the gold-winning men’s and women’s cricket teams, along with athletes who excelled in hockey, archery and other disciplines. India formally submitted its Expression of Interest to host the 2036 Olympics in 2024. The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that India…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: GFDC Portais Sporting Club has left Goa for Belgaum, Karnataka, to represent the state in the inaugural AIFF Women’s Youth League 2026–27, which begins on October 16 at the Sporting Planet Sports Complex, Lovedale Central School. The tournament marks an important opportunity for Goa’s young women footballers to compete at the national level and showcase their talent against teams from across the country. Ahead of their departure, the team’s jersey unveiling ceremony was held at Atal Stadium in St Cruz on Wednesday. The event was attended by GFDC Chairman Glenn Ticlo, Member Secretary Deepesh Priolkar, Directorate of…

New Delhi: India’s exports to the United States have continued to grow despite tariff-related uncertainty, while stronger shipments to China have failed to narrow the country’s growing trade deficit with its neighbouring economy. The latest trade figures highlight the contrasting challenges facing India’s two major trading partners. India’s merchandise exports to the US reached $50.81 billion during April to September 2026, compared with $45.73 billion in the corresponding period last year, registering growth of approximately 11.1 per cent. Meanwhile, India’s exports to China increased 40.7 per cent to $19.26 billion during January to September 2026. However, imports from China rose…

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Imran Khan’s legal team has challenged allegations that he participated in a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai, maintaining that he was merely passing through the area when police detained demonstrators on October 10. The clarification comes after the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) directed the actor, who holds US citizenship and an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, to leave India by October 28. The notice has brought renewed attention to the rules governing the political activities and immigration status of foreign nationals residing in the country. The controversy centres on a…

New Delhi: India has strongly criticised US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal over her remarks on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra describing her comments as unacceptable interference in the country’s internal affairs. The diplomatic exchange followed Jayapal’s criticism of the voter roll revision exercise in India. The Democratic lawmaker described the process as an attempt to remove 130 million people from electoral rolls and compared it to measures she said could undermine voting rights under the Trump administration. Responding to her comments, Kwatra defended India’s electoral framework, highlighting the…