44 held in district-wide crackdown on wanted criminals

India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet in five years, with reflagging, shipbuilding support and fiscal reforms aimed at strengthening the domestic shipping industry

Shubman Gill’s aggressive approach against spin was on full display in India’s first net session in Colombo, with the captain repeatedly using his feet and clearing the ropes against Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain. With Kuldeep Yadav’s place under discussion, India’s spin combination is another key selection call ahead of the second Test.

Banks are deploying surplus liquidity through new mortgage products. HSBC and Kotak Mahindra Bank lead with semi-fixed home loan options. These products offer fixed rates for a period before switching. This strategy aims to protect lending margins amid interest rate uncertainty. Surplus funds are also being considered for government securities.