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New Delhi: Bangladesh’s absence from the T20 World Cup has taken a contentious turn after the country’s sports advisor, Asif Nazrul, attributed the decision to the cricket board and players, prompting strong disappointment within the squad. Bangladesh were removed from the tournament by the International Cricket Council after declining to travel to India. Initially, it was widely believed that the government had made the decision on security grounds. However, Nazrul recently stated that the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the cricketers themselves were reluctant to participate, suggesting they had chosen to step aside in the interest of national safety. The remarks…

New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has underlined the emotional value of playing in New Delhi as his side prepares to face Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Calling home a place of peace and strength, Gambhir said returning to familiar surroundings provides balance in a demanding profession, particularly as India navigate fresh injury concerns during the T20 World Cup. The former opener shares a deep connection with the Delhi venue, having represented the city in domestic cricket, led the local IPL franchise and recorded his highest Test score there. He recently hosted the squad and support staff at…

New Delhi: World Championship silver medallist Anish Bhanwala secured a bronze medal in the men’s 25 metre rapid fire pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championship, adding another podium finish to his growing list of achievements. The medal marked his third at the continental meet, even as Kazakhstan enjoyed a dominant outing with four gold medals on the eighth day of competition. India continued to lead the overall standings with an impressive haul of 41 gold, 19 silver and 15 bronze medals, with two days of events still remaining. Bhanwala and Adarsh Singh qualified for the rapid fire pistol final…

New Delhi: Five time World Champion Viswanathan Anand has said that in today’s data driven chess environment, deep understanding rather than access to information is what truly sets players apart. Speaking at the opening of a three day chess workshop, Anand observed that the explosion of computer generated analysis has made it harder for players to meaningfully absorb knowledge. He noted that modern players are constantly exposed to new engine evaluations and fresh conclusions, making it impossible to internalise everything. According to him, the ability to interpret and deeply understand positions is now the defining quality of elite competitors. Drawing…

New Delhi: A long pending hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh has received a major regulatory push after the central expert panel recommended environmental clearance for the 1,720 megawatt Kamala dam. The decision comes nearly thirty years after the proposal was first conceived, but it has triggered serious concern due to the large scale ecological impact involved. The project, proposed by NHPC Limited, involves construction of a massive concrete gravity dam on the Kamala River, a tributary of the Subansiri in the Brahmaputra basin. The structure is planned to rise to a height of 216 metres and the reservoir will spread…

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a strong criticism of the West Bengal government in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress of failing to maintain law and order and allowing a culture of violence to dominate the state. Her remarks came while replying to the debate on the Union Budget 2026-27. Responding to comments made by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on the Goods and Services Tax, the minister rejected his claim that people in Bengal were burdened with tax even after death for lighting an incense stick. She described the statement as unfortunate and…

New Delhi: India’s top defence decision making body is expected to take a crucial step toward strengthening the Indian Air Force by approving the acquisition of 114 additional Rafale fighter aircraft at its meeting on Thursday. The Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, will examine several proposals aimed at modernising the armed forces amid rising regional security challenges. The proposed purchase forms part of the Medium Role Fighter Aircraft programme and has already received clearance from the Defence Procurement Board. If the council grants approval, the plan will be forwarded to the Cabinet Committee on Security for…