Oil prices, geopolitical tensions and economic data to steer Indian markets this week

Ex-cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh slams India's complacency after 34-run loss to Ireland

Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh has sharply criticized the Indian cricket team following their surprise 34-run defeat to Ireland in a T20I match. Ramesh believes the team underestimated Ireland and appeared more focused on the upcoming England series than the game at hand. He praised Ireland's disciplined execution, noting their effective use of short-pitched bowling suited to larger grounds. Ramesh also pointed to poor fielding and overconfidence within the Indian camp as contributing factors to the upset loss.

India's Debt Market Needs Structural Reforms to Support $7.3 Trillion Growth Goal

A new Deloitte report warns that India's debt market is not equipped to finance the country's next phase of economic growth. The report notes that dependence on bank deposits is increasingly unsustainable as household savings patterns continue to shift. To meet its target of becoming a $7.3 trillion economy by 2030, India must develop greater depth, liquidity, and integration in its debt market. These improvements are seen as essential to closing a widening capital gap and supporting the nation's broader economic ambitions.

No ambulance, no bridge: Woman gives birth while carried on cot across river, video goes viral

Venezuela Twin Earthquakes Kill Over 1,430 as Rescue Window Closes

Venezuela is struggling with the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that have killed more than 1,430 people and left thousands more injured or displaced. Rescue teams are racing against the critical 72-hour survival window, during which chances of finding survivors beneath the rubble are highest. International aid and emergency crews have begun arriving in the country to support relief efforts. However, severely damaged infrastructure, including hospitals, is hampering response operations on the ground. Approximately 680,000 children have been identified as requiring urgent humanitarian assistance in the wake of the disaster.