The Times of India

Dilip Vengsarkar has voiced his concerns about the BCCI scheduling an India A tour during the Ranji Trophy season. He argues that this decision diminishes the prestige of the domestic tournament, as domestic players' performances might lose value with top players being diverted to the India A team. Vengsarkar advocates for an earlier acclimatisation trip for the main team instead.

India captain Shreyas Iyer praised his bowlers for their confident approach and clear plans after the team defeated the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I at Holkar Stadium on Sunday. The victory gave India a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. India successfully defended a target of 224, restricting the West Indies to 209/7. Arshdeep Singh took three wickets, while Naman Dhir picked up two scalps to help India stop the visitors from completing another successful chase.

Indias manuscripts hold centuries of knowledge, yet many remain fragile and difficult to access. Preserved in libraries, temples, colleges and private homes, these collections are at the heart of Gyan Bharatam, a national effort to bring custodians, conservators and scholars together. In this video, Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal and project director Anirban Dash explain how manuscripts are being identified, carefully conserved and digitised, and how the initiative aims to make their knowledge

The National Park Service has proposed the removal of 529 trees at East Potomac Golf Links as part of their maintenance strategy, sparking legal disputes. Park proponents are worried about how this redevelopment might affect local recreation. Concerns also revolve around preserving the historic landscape and transparency about future developments. Despite these discussions, the golf course remains operational while plans evolve.

An Indian national has died after a deadly attack on Saudi Arabias King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300. The Indian Embassy confirmed the death on Sunday, saying 11 Indian nationals were among those injured and officials were coordinating with local authorities to support the victims and their families. Saudi Arabia has blamed Houthi militants for the attack, which also reportedly targeted oil facilities and other airports. India st

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das addressed a press briefing in New Delhi after being released on a Rs 50,000 bail bond. They accused the government of pushing the country towards civil war, while Das alleged phone cloning and hacking and questioned the police handling of his seized phone.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee displayed his Indian passport in a video shared on X on Sunday, asserting that he is an Indian citizen and rejecting claims about his nationality. He said he would continue to remain an Indian citizen.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed that his country will not allow its territory for hostile actions. He reiterated the commitment to a non-aligned foreign policy amid the US-Iran conflict and rejected military requests from both sides. Dissanayake emphasized humanitarian assistance will be provided if needed. Security cooperation with India was also reaffirmed during a recent meeting with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Gold and silver prices are anticipated to remain range-bound with modest support from rupee fluctuations. Investors will focus on upcoming inflation data from India, China, and the US. Additionally, trade data from China and Federal Reserve officials' speeches will be monitored closely. Geopolitical tensions, particularly involving the US and Iran, may also impact market sentiment. Overall, significant factors influencing bullion prices include currency movements and investment demand.

Reserve Bank of India has introduced new measures aimed at stabilizing the Indian rupee against the dollar. These changes include tighter restrictions on foreign exchange derivatives and new reserve requirements for banks. Analysts expect these measures to ease rupee depreciation and lower speculative dollar demand temporarily. However, external factors like high crude oil prices may continue influencing the currency's stability.