India’s Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma were each named ICC Player of the Month on October 13, 2026, after standout performances in the ODI series, Asia Cup and Asian Games.
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India's vice‑captain Tilak Varma says he welcomes the pressure of batting at No. 6, highlighting the mental strength required for the middle‑phase and finish‑off roles.
India leads the five‑match T20I series 2‑1 and will seek a 3‑1 advantage in Hyderabad, while 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sparks debate with a cryptic social‑media post.
Apple unveiled its Home Collection, a suite of Thread‑enabled smart home devices co‑developed with LG and Schneider Electric, including cameras, a smart lock, thermostats and sensors.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will entertain suggestions on scrapping LTCG tax and highlighted RBI actions, semiconductor plans and a $4.5 trillion infrastructure pipeline.
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Analysts expect Indian equities to open lower on Wednesday despite Tuesday’s sharp gains, as rising oil prices and Middle‑East tensions weigh on sentiment.
Two Cockroach Janta Party leaders were sent to Tihar Jail for five days after breaching peace bonds at Jantar Mantar, while a third associate was released on a new bond.