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New Delhi: India’s upcoming white ball tour of Bangladesh is once again facing uncertainty, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) discussing possible changes to the schedule. The six match series is currently planned to begin on September 3, but its dates may be shifted as both boards look for a suitable window. India are scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20Is during the tour. The series had originally been planned for August 2025 before being postponed to September 2026. However, with the proposed opening match now less than two weeks…

New Delhi: India’s hopes of winning a medal at the BWF World Championships now rest on its doubles stars after Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand booked places in the quarterfinals, while PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty exited the singles competition. Seventh seeds Satwik and Chirag produced a spirited comeback to defeat Malaysia’s Junaidi Arif and Yap Roy King 21-23, 21-19, 21-17 in a gripping pre quarterfinal clash. After receiving a first round bye and a second round walkover, the Indian pair made a winning tournament debut and moved within one victory of securing a…

New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed all telecom service providers to stop issuing new SIM cards to individuals who already have nine mobile connections registered in their name. The new rule will come into effect from August 24, 2026, as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen subscriber verification and curb misuse of mobile connections. Under the directive, telecom operators must introduce technical and organisational systems to identify customers attempting to obtain a tenth SIM. If a subscriber has already reached the permitted limit, the operator must refuse the new connection and inform the customer that the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai has questioned the pricing of taxi meters in Goa, pointing to a significant difference between their online price and the amount being charged in the state. Sardesai said a taxi meter costing around ₹1,200 online is being sold for ₹11,234 in Goa. He also pointed out that the annual tax charge is ₹4,450. With around 35,000–40,000 taxis operating in the state, Sardesai estimated that the total cost could amount to nearly ₹40 crore. On the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), Sardesai alleged that the Governor has floated a tender for three…

New Delhi: Elon Musk has renewed his push for Starlink’s entry into India, saying the satellite internet service could play a crucial role in connecting the country’s least served communities, particularly those living in rural and remote regions. Responding to a post on X about India’s digital connectivity gap, Musk said Starlink would help provide internet access where traditional mobile infrastructure remains limited. His remarks come as India continues working on the regulatory framework for satellite communication services. The discussion was sparked by data showing that 11,256 villages in India still lacked 4G coverage as of May 2026. Although the…

New Delhi: The Ladakh administration has announced the withdrawal of cases against 25 people booked in connection with the violent statehood protests in Leh last September, marking a significant confidence-building step as dialogue over the Union Territory’s future governance continues. Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said that 87 people were booked after the September 24 violence. Following the investigation, charge sheets have been filed against nine individuals where evidence established their alleged involvement. The remaining 25, who were booked on minor charges and found to have played little or no active role in the violence, will have their cases closed through…

New Delhi: In a landmark move nearly 18 years after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, India has formally initiated trial in absentia proceedings against six Pakistan based accused, including Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, and Sajid Mir. The proceedings mark a significant step in bringing the alleged masterminds of one of India’s deadliest terror attacks under the country’s judicial process despite their continued absence. The other accused named in the case are Abu Al-Qama, Asim alias Abu Qahafa, and Major Abdul Rehman Pasha. All six are believed to be in Pakistan and have not appeared before Indian courts. Mumbai…