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Islamabad: Pakistan has lodged a formal protest with India over the way Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was shown on an Indian map, saying the depiction of the region as part of Indian territory is unacceptable and demands clarification. Officials in Islamabad conveyed strong objections through diplomatic channels, calling the representation inconsistent with international norms and saying it undermines Pakistan’s position on the disputed territory. According to Pakistan’s foreign office, the matter was raised directly with Indian diplomatic representatives, with Islamabad asserting that the map projection could have serious implications for bilateral relations. The Pakistani side demanded that India explain the rationale behind…

Mumbai: India’s players have been working through specific plans to counter the threat posed by Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq as both teams gear up for their high-profile T20 World Cup clash. Ishan Kishan, one of India’s key batters, explained how the side has been approaching preparations to handle Tariq’s bowling and maintain momentum in the tournament. Kishan said India has been paying close attention to Tariq’s variations, spending time in the nets facing similar styles of spin and adjusting techniques to ensure they stay ahead in match situations. With Tariq’s ability to deliver unconventional spin and change pace, the…

Mumbai: Ishan Kishan achieved a historic milestone in the ongoing T20 World Cup, entering the record books by surpassing a long-standing mark previously held by MS Dhoni. In doing so, Kishan became the first player in T20 World Cup history to reach this particular achievement, underlining his growing impact in international cricket’s shortest format. The landmark came during India’s latest match, where Kishan produced a commanding performance with the bat. His innings not only helped India maintain momentum in the tournament but also saw him eclipse Dhoni’s record for the most T20 World Cup appearances as a wicketkeeper-batter. By reaching…

Mumbai: India’s team management has addressed speculation around Abhishek Sharma’s availability for the high-profile T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, saying the left-handed opener is recovering steadily and remains under close medical observation. Sharma missed India’s previous group match after being hospitalised with a stomach infection earlier in the week. He has since been discharged and has rejoined the squad, sparking questions over whether he will be fit in time for the marquee encounter against Pakistan. Speaking on the team’s preparations, India all-rounder Varun Chakravarthy said Sharma has resumed training and has already spent time in the nets. According to…

New Delhi: India on Thursday said it would take appropriate action after verifying remarks attributed to former US President Donald Trump on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which have been circulating widely on social media. Responding to questions at a regular briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs said it had not yet verified the authenticity of the video clip in question. The spokesperson said the government would first examine whether the remarks were genuine or taken out of context. Based on that assessment, India would respond in an appropriate manner. The clip, reportedly from a media interaction in the United States,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a decisive step aimed at safeguarding Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) funds, the State government has issued fresh directives mandating strict compliance with NITI Aayog guidelines to ensure that allocations directly benefit Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. All line departments have now been instructed to seek prior approval from the Tribal Welfare Department before proposing any new scheme, modification, project, or development work under the TSP. The approval must be obtained before administrative and financial sanctions are granted. The move follows concerns that certain TSP allocations were not aligned with NITI Aayog’s clarification that only plan or scheme-based expenditure…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: More than 280 hectares of forest land in Goa have been cleared or diverted for non-forest uses between April 2021 and March 2025, according to official data presented in the Rajya Sabha. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh told Parliament that the land diversion covered 35 development projects, including an airport, road widening schemes, power substations, transmission lines, and the Kulem–Madgaon railway double-tracking project. The total diverted area during this four-year period amounts to 280.65 hectares, with the highest clearance recorded in 2023–24 at 178.19 hectares. In comparison, 97.65 hectares…