Enrolment of elderly to start in a week for expanded health cover

The INDIA bloc remains divided over Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s claim that flights with illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar to defame the state. While some MPs support Mann’s view that flights should have landed in other states, others dismiss his assertions as meaningless.

Bajaj Housing Finance’s IPO debuted with a striking 114% premium and gained an additional 9% post-listing. Analysts suggest cautious profit booking due to elevated valuations. The IPO attracted record-breaking bids, oversubscribing by 63.61 times, indicating robust investor interest.

The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch in Chennai received a “very good” rating from the ICC following the India-Bangladesh Test match. Other venues used during the season, including those hosting New Zealand, were deemed “satisfactory.” Kanpur’s Green Park stadium faced criticism for its “unsatisfactory” outfield due to drainage issues, impacting the Bangladesh Test.

More than 100 villages are submerged and 99 trains cancelled due to heavy rains in Telangana. Chief minister A Revanth Reddy held an emergency meeting to assess the situation, with NDRF teams dispatched following central directives. Schools in Hyderabad are closed, and a red warning is issued until Monday morning for several districts.

Travis Head’s dominant batting performances against India, including crucial knocks in the World Test Championship and World Cup finals, have earned him the nickname “Travis Head’ache” from former India coach Ravi Shastri. Shastri praised Head’s improved short-ball technique and aggressive mindset as key factors in his success against India’s bowlers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah.