India-China ties gradually normalising since Modi-Xi Kazan meeting: Jaishankar

Indian Navy commissions INS Malvan to strengthen anti-submarine capabilities

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Malvan, the second vessel of the Mahe class, at the Karwar naval base. The warship is purpose-built for shallow water anti-submarine operations and mine warfare in the Indian Ocean. INS Malvan joins a planned induction of sixteen such specialized vessels aimed at securing India's vast coastline. The commissioning comes amid heightened naval competition in the region and is intended to reinforce India's maritime security posture.

Harbhajan Singh hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a rare, fearless batting talent

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has praised teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his exceptional talent and fearless approach to batting. Harbhajan noted that the youngster's confidence reflects the evolving mindset of modern cricketers. The former spinner also recalled a question posed by Rahul Dravid regarding Sooryavanshi's first IPL delivery, highlighting the buzz around the young player. Harbhajan drew on advice he received from Sachin Tendulkar about focus and dedication, which now informs the guidance he passes on to aspiring cricketers.

'It is a party of barely 20 people': Kalyan Banerjee hits out at TMC rebels

Lalit Modi plans India return after tribunal clears most ED charges in IPL case

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has announced plans to return to India by the end of this year or early next year. His decision follows a significant legal victory at the SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal related to a 2009 IPL case. The tribunal overturned the majority of Enforcement Directorate findings and penalties against him concerning foreign exchange transactions. Modi, who had been living abroad, said he spent sixteen years fighting the case and feels vindicated by the ruling.