‘CoE is not just a rehab centre’: VVS defends facility amid India’s injury crisis

VVS Laxman defends the Centre of Excellence’s role beyond rehabilitation. He stresses player monitoring and continuous assessment over assigning blame. Injuries are an unavoidable part of a cricketer’s demanding career. The facility uses multiple parameters to assess player fitness before selection. Communication between the Centre and team management remains seamless.

JNU cancels Umar Khalid book discussion over ‘non-disclosure’ of details

Jawaharlal Nehru University has canceled a planned book discussion on campus, which was to highlight former student Umar Khalid’s newly released book. Authorities claimed the event’s cancellation was due to the organizers’ failure to provide complete details. Previously, the Dean of Social Sciences had granted permission to book the auditorium. This cancellation follows a recent…

Delhi Metro records 99.95% train punctuality in 2026: DMRC

Delhi Metro achieved 99.95 percent punctuality in 2026, showing high operational reliability. Daily ridership has significantly increased to 64.06 lakh journeys from its initial operations. The network recorded over 81 lakh journeys on a single day in August 2025. International benchmarks place Delhi Metro among the top five globally for reliability. The network has expanded…

FMCG makers plan more price hikes as input costs stay elevated; demand holds strong

Leading FMCG firms are planning price increases and shrinkflation this quarter. Rising commodity costs and geopolitical issues are driving these necessary adjustments. Companies aim to protect profit margins while maintaining consumer demand and growth. Britannia and Dabur India are among those implementing these strategies. They remain optimistic about resilient consumption trends and premiumisation.