Author: Arijit Bose

Jemimah Rodrigues: World Cup Glory Has Only Sharpened India’s Appetite for More

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues says last year’s historic Women’s Cricket World Cup win hasn’t left the team satisfied — if anything, it’s made them hungrier. With the first-ever Women’s Champions Trophy on the horizon, Rodrigues believes the squad now understands exactly what it takes to go all the way, and they’re eager to do it again. Winning Has Changed How the Team Thinks India’s maiden World Cup title, clinched on home turf last year, was a watershed moment for the sport in the country. Beyond the trophy itself,…

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Omar Artan Becomes First Non-European Referee to Take Charge of a UEFA Super Cup

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Mumbai: Omar Artan wrote himself into European football history this week, becoming the first non-European referee ever to officiate the UEFA Super Cup — a landmark moment for African match officials on the continent’s biggest club stage. A Historic Nod for a Somali Official The appointment came through a joint decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and UEFA, who selected Artan to take charge of the 2026 Super Cup. It capped off a rise that had already made him one of the most respected referees in African football.…

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Mohun Bagan Survive Marathon Shootout to Down Jamshedpur, Reach Durand Cup Last Four

Arijit Bose

Kolkata: It took 90 minutes of football and 17 penalty kicks to separate these two sides — and in the end, Mohun Bagan Super Giant just about had the nerve to outlast Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties, booking their spot in the Durand Cup semi-finals after a 1-1 draw at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday. A Fast Start Mohun Bagan wasted no time. Inside two minutes, a loose pass from Pronay Halder fell awkwardly, and Sahal Abdul Samad pounced — driving into the box and slotting home low…

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Yash Opens Up About His Changing Perspective Ahead of ‘Toxic’ Release

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Mumbai: Actor Yash has opened up about how his outlook on life and cinema has evolved over the years, saying that change is an intrinsic part of being human. During a promotional interaction for his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Yash spoke candidly about his earlier statements and how his perspectives have changed with time. In a conversation with journalist Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat, the actor acknowledged that his thinking has undergone a complete transformation over the years. “People change. If someone says they haven’t…

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India, Nepal Begin 14th Joint Working Group Meeting on Border Management in Dehradun

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Dehradun: India and Nepal have begun their 14th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on border management in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, with discussions focused on strengthening border security and infrastructure along the two countries’ shared frontier. The two-day high-level meeting, being held on August 20 and 21, brings senior officials from both countries together to review key issues concerning border management and explore measures to improve coordination between the neighbouring nations. The Indian delegation is being led by Paushumi Basu, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, while the Nepalese delegation…

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India Face Must-Win Tests Against Netherlands and Argentina for Men’s Hockey World Cup Semi-Final Berth

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Amstelveen, Netherlands: India’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup will hinge on two crucial second-stage matches against hosts the Netherlands and Argentina. Led by captain and drag-flick specialist Harmanpreet Singh, India will need victories in both games to keep its campaign on course for a place in the last four. The Netherlands, meanwhile, enter the second stage in strong form after winning all three of their pool matches. The three-time world champions will also have home support behind them when they take on India…

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Security Breaches, Terror Attack and Rising Crime: Why the Centre Replaced Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha

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New Delhi: The sudden removal of Satish Golchha as Delhi Police Commissioner has raised questions within the force and security establishment, particularly as the move comes amid concerns over law and order, security breaches, organised crime and alleged corruption involving police personnel. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed senior Intelligence Bureau officer Anurag Kumar as the new Delhi Police Commissioner. Golchha has been asked to report to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and await his next assignment. Golchha had taken charge as Delhi Police Commissioner on August 22,…

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Why DRDO’s STAR Supersonic Target Missile Is Yet to Make Its Long-Awaited First Flight

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New Delhi: India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been working for several years on the Supersonic Target (STAR) missile, a domestically developed, ramjet-powered aerial target designed to support realistic air-defence and naval weapons testing. Despite progress in component development and system integration, the programme is still awaiting an officially confirmed first flight. The delay has drawn attention because STAR is intended to provide India with a reusable and relatively economical platform capable of simulating the high-speed, manoeuvring threats faced by modern military forces. A Target Designed to Replicate…

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Balrampur District Cooperative Bank Gets Government Nod, ₹14.90 Crore Provision Made

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Balrampur: The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the formation of the Balrampur District Cooperative Bank Limited, marking a significant step towards strengthening the cooperative banking network in the region and expanding access to modern financial services for farmers and rural communities. The government has issued a notification granting permission for the establishment of the district cooperative bank and directed the concerned authorities to initiate further action. A provision of ₹14.90 crore has been made for setting up the bank. The proposed Balrampur District Cooperative Bank will have jurisdiction over Balrampur…

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Women Celebrate Hariyali Teej with Traditional Festivities at Shyam Temple in Gonda

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Gonda: The Shyam Mandir Mahila Mandal organised a vibrant Sawan Hariyali Teej Mahotsav at Shri Shyam Temple in Dadua Bazaar, Gonda, bringing together women, children and members of the Marwari community for an evening of traditional celebrations, music and entertainment. The programme began with a prayer to Lord Ganesha by Minister Santosh Agrawal. Women, including newly married and married daughters and daughters-in-law of the community, participated enthusiastically in the celebrations dressed in traditional sarees, lehengas and suits. The temple premises were decorated with green leaves and green fabrics to create…

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