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New Delhi: Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has returned to the top 10 of the Badminton World Federation men’s singles rankings for the first time since March last year, marking a major milestone in his comeback journey. The Commonwealth Games champion and Paris Olympics semifinalist re-entered the top 10 after 440 days, following a series of consistent performances on the international circuit. Badminton Association of India celebrated the achievement on social media, praising the shuttler for overcoming injuries, difficult recovery phases, and setbacks to reclaim his place among the world’s best. Lakshya has endured a challenging period over the past…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant suggested that the vacant position in the Goa cabinet may be filled in the near future, raising expectations of an impending ministerial appointment after months of uncertainty. Interacting with reporters in Porvorim, the Chief Minister did not disclose who was being considered for the post or when the announcement would be made. He stated that the media would be informed once the government reaches a final decision regarding the induction of a new cabinet minister. The ministerial vacancy arose after the passing of former Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik on October 13, 2025. Since…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Additional Sessions Court at Mapusa has acquitted a Mumbai-based man accused in a 2018 prostitution and human trafficking case registered in Calangute, ruling that police evidence alone was insufficient to secure a conviction. Additional Sessions Judge Dvijple V Patkar, while pronouncing the verdict, observed that the recovery of women during a police raid or the seizure of items from a premises cannot by itself conclusively establish offences related to trafficking or sexual exploitation. The court underlined that in cases involving allegations of recruitment, coercion, inducement and exploitation, the statements of the alleged victims are considered the…

New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok have secured places in the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess LAN Finals after impressive performances in the closed playoff stage of the tournament. The Mumbai LAN Finals will determine which player advances to the final stage of the Esports World Cup 2026 scheduled to take place in Paris. The playoffs were conducted online through Chess.com and streamed live on JioBLAST and Chess.com platforms. The competition featured several top Indian and international Grandmasters competing in a knockout format after qualifying through earlier Swiss format rounds. Gujrathi, who is also…

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar credited his team’s fearless intent and attacking body language after a crushing 92 run victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of the IPL. Patidar produced a sensational unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls to lead RCB to a massive total of 254 for 5, helping the franchise secure its place in a second consecutive IPL final. Reflecting on the performance, the skipper said the team entered the contest with a clear attacking mindset and a determination to put pressure on the opposition bowlers from the start. According to Patidar, the emphasis…

New Delhi:There was a time when Byju’s symbolised the rise of India’s startup economy. Backed by global investors, promoted through massive advertising campaigns, and featured on the jersey of the Indian cricket team, the company grew into one of the world’s most valuable edtech firms during the pandemic era. Founded in 2011 as Think & Learn Pvt Ltd by Byju Raveendran, the company capitalised on India’s growing online education market and rapidly expanding smartphone usage. The Covid 19 pandemic accelerated its growth further as schools shifted to virtual learning. At its peak in 2022, Byju’s was valued at nearly 22…

New Delhi: Rising tensions in West Asia are beginning to impact global inflation expectations and business confidence, creating fresh challenges for central banks worldwide, according to Anuradha Thakur. Speaking at the CNBC Awaaz Bharat Economic Samvad, the Department of Economic Affairs Secretary said central banks are facing the difficult task of controlling inflation while also ensuring that economic growth remains stable. She noted that geopolitical uncertainty, especially in energy producing regions, could continue to affect global markets even if tensions ease in the coming months. Thakur cautioned that the impact of instability may persist for some time and stressed the…