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Sanju Samson, aiming for a permanent spot in the Indian cricket team, opened against Bangladesh in the T20I series under new leadership. Despite a promising start, he was dismissed for 29 runs. Aakash Chopra stressed the need for consistency to avoid being dropped, praising Samson's elegant shot-making but urging him to capitalize on opportunities.

The Centre has begun selling tomatoes at Rs 65 per kg in 50 locations across New Delhi to address a price surge ahead of the festive season, driven by monsoon rains and humidity affecting production in major states. This intervention might soon extend to other cities.

With counting of votes under way, early trends show BJP, Congress embroiled in close battle

The Congress-NC alliance leads in over 50 of the 90 seats in an election held after 10 years

The Tamil play about a woman who performs burial rites evolved out of close observation, followed by extensive ethnographic fieldwork, discussions, and participatory playmaking

Our people-to-people connections have long been the foundations of the relationship between India and the Maldives, says Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu

Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh's cricket icon, might fulfill his wish to play his farewell Test at home as top officials show support. Youth and Sports advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain endorsed this, promising top-notch security for Shakib. Despite his political challenges, the Bangladesh Cricket Board aims to include him in the Test series against South Africa.

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya dedicates time to his son Agastya after separating from Natasa Stankovic, sharing heartwarming moments on social media. Currently part of India's T20I squad against Bangladesh, Pandya's impressive performance includes an unbeaten 39-run knock that led India to victory in the first match.

India will address concerns about increased silver imports from the UAE during a joint meeting next week. Both countries are also working on inter-linking national payment platforms and setting up a $2 billion food corridor. UAE investments in India could touch $100 billion across various sectors, including infrastructure and manufacturing.

Close to 50 companies, including major players like TCS, Tech Mahindra, and L&T, have offered over 13,000 internships through the PM Internship scheme portal. Around 200 companies have registered so far, aiming to bridge the skills gap by targeting over 1.2 lakh internships this financial year. Opportunities span various sectors, and internships are focused on unemployed youth aged 21-24.

The government is planning to expand the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to cover treatments for Alzheimer's, dementia, heart failure, and other illnesses affecting seniors. This move aims to benefit around six crore individuals aged 70 and above, providing them with timely and affordable healthcare under specialized packages.

The DGCA has recommended precautionary measures for Boeing 737 aircraft with Collins Aerospace rudders due to potential risks of rudder jamming, highlighted by a US investigation. Indian carriers like Air India Express, Akasa, and SpiceJet will halt low visibility landings and provide specialized rudder control training for pilots. Boeing is working on additional guidance for the issue.

By attempting to play a meaningful role in resolving the Ukraine conflict, India can hope to reset the terms of its engagement with both the West and Russia

In Bengaluru, Mohammad Fayazuddin and his 15-year-old stepdaughter were caught after stealing over 40 bicycles. Using the girl to avoid suspicion and evade punishments, Fayazuddin aimed to offset his financial debts. Police recovered 22 bicycles, with the minor returned to her mother's custody.