The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will run from December 1 to 23, 2025, featuring 24 days of action-packed T20 cricket -- the longest season in the tournament's history, according to a press release from LPL.
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Reconstruction Administration will support the restoration of lands/fields damaged in the "Iron Swords" war.
BRICS Sherpa, Dammu Ravi, reflected on India's evolving role within the bloc and underlined the importance of building consensus on shared priorities ahead of the 2026 Summit.
"The loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal is distressing. We stand with the people and Government of Nepal in this difficult time. As a friendly neighbour and first responder, India remains committed to providing any assistance that may be required," PM Modi wrote on X.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that she was "deeply worried" about the flooding in several areas of both North Bengal and South Bengal, caused by sudden heavy rains, and assured that all necessary assistance would be sent to the affected families immediately.
The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Bhutan, confirmed that the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) reported a malfunction in the dam gates, which failed to open, resulting in river water spilling over the structure. Bhutan has formally alerted the West Bengal government
India needs to verify and then trust China, a leading Chinese Studies expert has said, noting that there has been no disengagement so far along the LAC with China in eastern Ladakh, Beijing has had double standards on cross-border terrorism faced by India, it provided information to Pakis
A Russian strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine's Sumy region, injuring passengers, Al Jazeera reported. Officials said the attack targeted a station in Shostka, damaging a Kyiv-bound train. The strike follows Russia's largest overnight assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as railway
The BJP leader said, "It has been two months since the rains started. 10-12 lakh hectares of crops have been damaged. 52,000 hectares of crops have been damaged in Vijayapura district. The state government has not given compensation for crop damage so far...Two farmers have died by suicid
More rains are forecast in Punjab till October 7, with PDMA warning of intensified showers and rising Chenab river inflows. Over 4.7 million people have been affected, 134 killed, and a 27-district flood damage survey is underway with multi-layered verification for relief distribution.
Speaking to reporters, Union Minister Pradhan highlighted the region's potential for fishing, stating, "There is immense possibility for fishing in Hirakud dam. About 30,000 metric tonnes of fish are reared here, with an additional 18,000 MT reared in the district, amounting to fish worth