Pakistan Cricket Board releases 7 players, reshuffles coaching staff ahead of third Test

Pentagon Signs 7-Year Deals to Ramp Up THAAD and Patriot Missile Output

The US Department of Defense has entered into seven-year contracts with defense manufacturers to scale up missile production. The agreements are focused on boosting output of key subcomponents for the THAAD and PAC-3 MSE interceptor programs. The deals are intended to strengthen the broader missile defense industrial base. As a result of these contracts, higher production volumes and quicker delivery timelines are anticipated.

India name 26-man squad for friendlies against Brazil, Uruguay and Panama

India head coach Khalid Jamil has announced a 26-member squad for an upcoming series of international friendly matches. The Blue Tigers are set to face Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay in what promises to be a challenging set of fixtures. The matches represent a significant test for the Indian side against higher-ranked opposition. The series will serve as a key opportunity for the coaching staff to assess the squad's capabilities and depth.

Congress questions job creation as India posts 7.8% GDP growth in Q1

India's economy expanded by 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter, prompting a political debate over the quality of growth. Prime Minister Modi praised the performance as an extraordinary achievement. However, the Congress party challenged the government, questioning whether the growth was translating into jobs and improved living standards. Opposition leaders raised concerns about sluggish investment, weak consumer confidence, and rising unemployment. They also pointed to declining real wages as evidence that economic gains were not reaching ordinary citizens.

‘No jurisdiction’: India rejects international court’s order on Indus Water Treaty