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New Delhi: India’s top order failed to shoulder the responsibility as South Africa pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win in their Women’s World Cup encounter, leaving captain Harmanpreet Kaur urging her batters to step up in future matches. India were in trouble at 102 for six, but Richa Ghosh rose to the occasion with a brilliant 77-ball 94, including 11 fours and five sixes, rescuing her team to 251 all out. Despite her valiant effort, South African batters Nadine de Klerk (84 off 54 balls)* and Laura Wolvaardt (70) led a determined chase that sealed India’s first defeat…

New Delhi: Indian batter KL Rahul reached a significant milestone on Day 2 of the second Test against West Indies, becoming the seventh Indian to score 2000 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC). With this achievement, Rahul joins Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant in an elite group of Indian players who have crossed the 2000-run mark in WTC matches. Pant currently leads the Indian charts with 2731 runs. Globally, England’s Joe Root tops the WTC list with 6080 runs, followed by Australia’s Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. Rahul looked…

New Delhi: India guaranteed a maiden medal at the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships after a thrilling quarterfinal victory over Korea on Thursday. The hosts triumphed 44-45, 45-30, 45-33 in a nail-biting clash that lasted nearly three hours, booking a semifinal spot and ensuring their first-ever mixed-team medal in the tournament’s history. In the semifinals, India will face the reigning Asian U-19 mixed team champions Indonesia, who defeated Chinese Taipei 45-35, 45-35 in their quarterfinal. India’s strategy relied heavily on their singles players to counter Korea’s doubles strength. The first set saw Indian pairs struggle early: Bhargav…

New Delhi: India salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against Singapore in their Group C Asian Cup 2027 qualifier on Thursday, keeping their hopes of qualification alive despite being reduced to 10 men for most of the match. Singapore took the lead in first-half stoppage time through Ikhsan Fandi, as Indian defenders Anwar Ali and Muhammed Uvais hesitated on a long ball, allowing Fandi to slot home. However, India, under coach Khalid Jamil, fought back valiantly despite losing key defender Sandesh Jhingan to a second yellow card in the 47th minute. Jhingan, returning from a cheekbone fracture, had been…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The All India State Commissioners’ Meet 2025 was held on the opening day of International Purple Fest 2025, bringing together State Commissioners from across India under the leadership of the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD). The annual meet, organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, focused on strengthening national coordination, reinforcing statutory responsibilities, and advancing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Themed “Strengthening Inclusive Frameworks through Collaborative Governance and Rights-based Mechanisms,” the event highlighted inclusive governance, accessibility, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The third edition of the International Purple Fest – Goa 2025 began with a vibrant and inspiring opening ceremony at the Entertainment Society of Goa, bringing together participants, dignitaries, and performers from across India and the world. Organized by the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the United Nations India, the festival showcases the spirit of inclusion, equality, and empowerment. The inaugural event was graced by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday reaffirmed India’s steadfast support for Afghanistan’s “sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence” during a bilateral meeting with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi. Highlighting India’s commitment to Afghanistan’s development and stability, Jaishankar emphasized New Delhi’s readiness to assist in reconstruction efforts following the recent earthquakes in Kunar and Nangarhar. He also acknowledged Afghanistan’s sensitivity toward India’s security concerns and its solidarity following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The discussions come amid heightened regional tensions, with Pakistan continuing airstrikes inside Afghan territory and US deliberations over…