India

Virender Sehwag backs Yashasvi Jaiswal to become a regular in India’s ODI side post-Rohit Sharma’s retirement. Despite strong performances, including a century against South Africa, Jaiswal faces tough competition. Sehwag and Manoj Tiwary believe Jaiswal is poised to lead the future opening lineup once senior players depart after next year’s World Cup.

Five Indian Air Force personnel tragically lost their lives in an An-32 aircraft accident near Jorhat, Assam, during a routine sortie. The aircraft crashed outside the airstrip, prompting an ongoing investigation into the cause. The IAF has requested that speculation be avoided until preliminary results are available.

Iran’s embassy in India has dismissed US President Trump’s accusation of a drone attack on Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as “baseless.” The embassy stated that Washington is attempting to divert attention from recent US strikes on three Indian-crewed ships, which resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors.

Madhya Pradesh’s ‘Scheduled Caste Boys/Girls Housing Assistance Scheme’ offers monthly rental stipends up to Rs. 2,000 for SC students studying outside their hometown. Eligibility requires MP domicile, SC status, and adherence to income limits. Applications are submitted online via the MPTAAS portal, with funds directly transferred via DBT. The scheme exclusively benefits MP residents in rented accommodation.

BJP strongly countered Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut’s remarks comparing PM Modi to Aurangzeb, accusing the opposition of frustration and insulting Gujarat. Raut’s sharp attack questioned Modi’s character, calling him “cruel” and from the “land of Aurangzeb,” sparking immediate BJP condemnation for crossing political discourse limits.