T Srinivasa Kumar appointed Earth Sciences Secretary

India coach flags Rohit Sharma's lean patch after back-to-back low scores

India head coach has acknowledged Rohit Sharma's poor form after the captain managed only 26 runs off 47 balls in the second ODI against England in Cardiff on Thursday. Rohit looked unconvincing throughout his innings, scoring just 10 runs in the Powerplay even as India's opening stand progressed briskly to 61/1. He was eventually dismissed attempting a sweep shot off Will Jacks' bowling. England won the match by four wickets to level the three-match ODI series at 1-1. The coach noted that Rohit has failed to make a significant contribution across two consecutive games.

Man killed, 3 soldiers injured in firing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda

Trump Claims China Stole 220 Million US Voter Files, Declassifies Election Documents

President Donald Trump has alleged that China compromised the personal data of 220 million American voters. He announced the declassification of intelligence documents related to foreign election interference. Trump further claimed that senior intelligence officials had deliberately withheld this information from him and Congress. He also warned that US election systems remain vulnerable to outside interference. The announcement was made as Republicans gear up for the upcoming midterm elections.

NCP on edge as NCP (SP) signals possible tilt toward NDA alliance

Tensions have surfaced within the NCP after senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare held a meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis without informing Sunetra Pawar. Speculation is growing that the NCP (SP) faction may be moving closer to joining the NDA government. Jayant Patil's separate meetings with BJP leaders have further fuelled these political rumours. Sunetra Pawar's faction is reportedly worried about losing political influence should NCP (SP) formally align with the alliance. Talks around the finance portfolio and internal party leadership continue to add to the uncertainty.