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New Delhi: Indian origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has retired after a distinguished 27 year career, bringing to a close one of the most accomplished journeys in human spaceflight. Her retirement came into effect on December 27, 2025, shortly after she returned to Earth following an extended mission aboard the International Space Station. Williams was selected as a NASA astronaut in 1998 and went on to spend a total of 608 days in space across three missions, the second highest cumulative time recorded by any NASA astronaut. She also ranks among the top American astronauts for the longest single spaceflight,…

New Delhi: Bangladesh captain Litton Das has declined to comment on the ongoing controversy surrounding the country’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, saying it would not be safe for him to address the issue at this stage. With less than two weeks remaining before the tournament begins, uncertainty continues over whether Bangladesh will take part, as discussions with the International Cricket Council remain unresolved. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has requested that its World Cup matches be shifted from India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns. The ICC, however, has so far shown little inclination to alter the tournament…

New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board is set to announce its final decision on participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India, amid a growing standoff with the International Cricket Council over security concerns. The issue has escalated into a major development for the tournament, with the ICC expected to take a decisive call following its board meeting scheduled for Wednesday. The controversy traces back to the removal of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League, a move that triggered diplomatic and sporting tensions. Soon after, the Bangladesh government banned the broadcast of…

New Delhi: India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has brushed aside concerns over his recent dip in form, making it clear that he has no intention of altering the batting approach that has defined his success over the past few years. Speaking ahead of the opening T20 International against New Zealand on Wednesday, the right handed batter struck a confident note and expressed belief that runs will come with persistence and continued hard work. Suryakumar endured a difficult phase in T20I cricket during 2025, managing just 218 runs across 19 innings in 21 matches. He failed to register a single half…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: JAB Club Vasco delivered a standout performance at the All Goa State Boxing Championship 2026, emerging as the overall champions and reinforcing their position as one of Goa’s most formidable boxing academies. The championship was held at Monte de Guirim in Bardez and brought together leading boxing talent from across the state under a highly competitive environment. A total of thirteen teams from various parts of Goa participated in the tournament, contesting bouts across multiple age groups and weight categories. Amid stiff competition, JAB Club Vasco dominated the medal tally with an exceptional collection of 30 medals.…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Vaishnav Pednekar, a prominent youth leader from Canacona known for his active involvement in social and organisational initiatives, has been appointed as the State Vice-President of the Goa Pradesh Youth Congress (GPYC). The appointment has been made under the leadership of Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib, with the guidance of Indian Youth Congress National In-Charge Manish Sharma and Goa In-Charge Swapnil Patil. Pednekar will be part of the newly constituted GPYC team that will function under the leadership of Archit Shantaram Naik, the newly elected President of the Goa Pradesh Youth Congress. Party workers and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:: The Prisons Department has informed the High Court of Bombay at Goa that the mere presence of electrical points inside Colvale Central Jail cannot automatically be treated as evidence of deliberate facilitation of illegal mobile phone use. In a detailed affidavit filed before the court, Superintendent of Prisons Sucheta Dessai stated that although electrical points exist at certain locations inside the jail, their presence by itself does not establish institutional complicity or intentional support for unauthorised mobile usage, unless such allegations are proven through proper inquiry and reliable evidence. The department, however, made it clear that it…