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September 18, 2026

A Test regular, a white-ball outsider: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dilemma

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s India career has reached an unusual stage. At 24, he has already established himself as one of the country’s most promising batters across formats, yet regular white-ball opportunities remain difficult to come by. The latest India squads underline the problem. Jaiswal has been picked for the three-match ODI series against West Indies, but […]

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Censor Board’s new film certification guidelines draw pushback over ‘regressive’ provisions

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued revised guidelines for film certification in India, replacing the framework that had been in place since 1991. The update retains the broad structure of the earlier rules but revises language around creative freedom, social change, age ratings and content restrictions. The Central Board of Film Certification has

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US cuts a deal with Iran-backed Houthis, leaves Saudi Arabia in Quicksand

The United States may have reached an understanding with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia to keep American and international shipping safe in the Red Sea, a development that could leave Saudi Arabia to confront the group largely on its own. The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, launched a surprise offensive last week, seizing control of

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India on track for driest monsoon in 17 Years as El Nino curbs rain

India is on course for its driest monsoon in 17 years, as a strengthening El Nino weather pattern curbs seasonal rainfall, raising concerns over crop yields and food prices. Cumulative rainfall during the June to September monsoon season is currently 15 per cent below the long-term average, according to the India Meteorological Department. If the

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Meta reportedly working on camera-free Smart Glasses after privacy backlash

Meta is reportedly developing a camera-free version of its smart glasses, following intense public backlash over privacy concerns tied to the camera-equipped model. According to a report by The Information, the camera-free glasses, codenamed Luna, could be unveiled as early as next week’s Meta Connect conference. The device will reportedly feature six microphones, allowing users

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Another India snub for Shami and Bhuvneshwar as younger pacers get the nod

The latest round of India’s squad selections has left little room for Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, with neither veteran fast bowler finding a place in the white-ball teams for the upcoming West Indies series. India will play three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies, with the selectors opting for a mix of

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