The Yamuna River in Delhi reached a seasonal high of 205.15 meters, nearing the danger level before receding. Despite the halt in rainfall, an expert cautioned vigilance due to past late monsoon floods. The flood helped improve water quality by flushing out toxins, highlighting the importance of river flows.
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Dinesh Karthik criticised Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill's leadership during the recent Test series against England, suggesting their cautious approach reflected a fear of defeat. Karthik highlighted Gambhir's significant influence on team decisions and emphasised the need to prioritise taking wickets. He also defended Jasprit Bumrah's workload management, dismissing claims that India performs better without him.
Abhimanyu Easwaran's wait for his India Test debut extends to 961 days, sparking criticism from his father, Ranganathan, and former coach Arun Lal. Despite consistent performances, Easwaran was overlooked for the fifth Test against England, while Karun Nair received a chance. Ranganathan expressed his son's disappointment, questioning selection criteria favoring IPL performances over Ranji Trophy success.
Indian exporters are accelerating shipments to the US ahead of an August 27 deadline, fearing a duty hike to 50%. A three-way split of the initial 25% tariff is in place, but concerns remain, especially for smaller businesses with less bargaining power.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra downplayed fears of significant inflation from reduced Russian oil imports, citing diversified sources and potential government fiscal measures. His remarks come amid US tariff threats over India's Russian oil purchases, which India has rejected. Despite geopolitical tensions, the RBI held its repo rate steady, forecasting stable growth and controlled inflation.
The murder investigation of Kavin Selvaganesh, a 27-year-old dalit man, has been transferred to CB-CID due to the main accused's parents being police sub-inspectors. Surjith has been detained under the Goondas Act. Kavin's parents are refusing to claim his body, demanding the arrest of Surjith's parents and action against allegedly complicit police officials.
Taiwan's TSMC, the world's leading chipmaker, has detained three current and former employees for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to its advanced 2-nanometer chip technology. The breach, discovered through internal monitoring, led to legal proceedings under Taiwan's amended National Security Act. This law, enacted to protect critical technologies, carries penalties of up to 12 years in prison and hefty fines.
India clinched a six-run victory against England in the final Test at The Oval, drawing the series 2-2. Mohammed Siraj's stellar performance led India's comeback after initial defeats. Irfan Pathan's social media post emphasized cricket's ongoing nature amidst team transitions. The young Indian squad showcased resilience, proving their readiness to carry the legacy forward.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that lowering the age of consent from 18 to 16 would endanger young girls, making them vulnerable to predators both within and outside their families.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations of electoral misconduct, labeling them as "wild" and unsubstantiated. The ECI stated that Gandhi has not engaged with the commission despite repeated attempts at communication. Gandhi accused the ECI of complicity in "vote theft" and working for the BJP, threatening to expose their alleged actions.