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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…

New Delhi: Goa’s emerging chess star Ethan Vaz delivered an outstanding performance to secure the silver medal at the National Under-17 Open Chess Championship held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat from March 30 to April 7, 2026. The 14 year old chess prodigy remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, displaying remarkable consistency against a highly competitive field. He finished with an impressive tally of nine points from eleven rounds, registering seven victories and four draws. His composed and strategic play throughout the championship ensured him a well deserved place on the podium while bringing pride to Goa. Following this strong performance, Ethan has…

New Delhi: The Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs registered a convincing 27 run victory over the Directorate of Prosecution in the Goa State Civil Services Cricket Tournament played at Campal Ground. After winning the toss and opting to bat, the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs put up a competitive total of 148 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The team built their innings steadily with valuable contributions from several players. Nikesh Panajikar led the batting effort with a solid 36 runs, helping the side post a challenging score. The bowling department also delivered an impressive performance to defend…

New Delhi: The World Bank has slightly raised India’s economic growth forecast for the financial year 2026 to 2027 to 6.6 percent, while cautioning that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could create challenges for the country’s economic momentum. In its latest South Asia economic assessment, the global financial institution noted that India’s economy continues to show resilience, supported by strong domestic demand and stable exports. The report estimates that the country’s growth accelerated from 7.1 percent in the financial year 2024 to 2025 to about 7.6 percent in 2025 to 2026. A key driver of this growth has been…