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New Delhi: India is not in favour of any proposal to impose toll charges on cargo ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to government sources. The development comes amid discussions following a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The ceasefire agreement is expected to ensure the resumption of maritime traffic through the strategic waterway, which handles nearly one fifth of the world’s oil and gas shipments. With the truce in place, commercial shipping through the strait is gradually returning to normal after weeks of disruption caused by regional tensions. However, a proposal reportedly under discussion would…

New Delhi: Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has praised India for achieving a major milestone in its nuclear energy programme with the successful attainment of criticality at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor in Kalpakkam. The achievement marks a significant advancement in India’s indigenous nuclear technology and its efforts to secure long term energy sustainability. In a message shared on social media, Grossi described the development as impressive progress and highlighted the importance of the reactor in advancing fuel sustainability and the future of nuclear energy. He also reiterated the International Atomic Energy Agency’s commitment…

New Delhi: Reuven Azar, Israel’s ambassador to India, has expressed scepticism about Pakistan acting as a mediator in the ongoing discussions between the United States and Iran, stating that Israel does not view Islamabad as a credible participant in the diplomatic process. Speaking ahead of scheduled talks between Washington and Tehran on April 11, Azar said the United States may have its own strategic reasons for involving Pakistan in facilitating communication between the two sides. However, he emphasised that Israel does not consider the country a reliable actor in such negotiations. The Israeli envoy drew comparisons with earlier diplomatic efforts…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has introduced a new regulation for the Indian Premier League that limits the number of squad members allowed to move around the field during matches. Under the revised playing conditions, only 16 players from each team will be permitted to enter the playing area or move between the boundary line and the LED advertising boards during a match. These 16 players include the playing eleven and five impact substitutes named in the matchday team sheet. An IPL squad usually consists of 25 players. However, those not included among the designated…

New Delhi: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has defended David Miller following the dramatic one run defeat suffered by Delhi Capitals against the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. The tense finish saw Delhi needing two runs from the final two deliveries. Miller, batting with Kuldeep Yadav at the non striker’s end, chose not to take a single on the penultimate ball in an attempt to finish the match himself. However, he failed to connect with the last delivery bowled by Prasidh Krishna, and Kuldeep was run out while attempting a desperate single. The result handed Gujarat Titans a narrow…

New Delhi: India added three more medals to its tally at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with Greco Roman wrestlers winning one silver and two bronze medals on Wednesday. Nitesh delivered an impressive campaign in the 97 kilogram category to claim the silver medal. The 23 year old wrestler advanced to the final with strong performances but fell short in the title bout against defending champion Mohammadhadi Saravi. Nitesh lost the final 1 to 7, settling for second place while improving on his performance from the previous edition of the championship. India’s first medal of the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Forty five students from across Goa explored career choices and future aspirations through creative expression at the Art × Evidence initiative organised by the Antarang Foundation in collaboration with the Goa State Council of Educational Research and Training. The initiative encouraged young participants to reflect on issues such as career decision making, financial pressures and the transition from education to employment. Students expressed their experiences using various artistic mediums including visual art, dance, writing, theatre and textile craft. The works created by the participants were presented on March 27 at Clube Tennis Gaspar Dias in Panaji. The…