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India thrashed Afghanistan by a record innings and 300 runs inside three days at New Chandigarh’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium. Here are some of the key lessons learnt from India’s first red-ball fixture of the year… The Indian team celebrates after winning the Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh by an innings and 300 runs.

Air India is considering making a big change. The Tata Group owned airline is considering ending serving complimentary meals to economy-class passengers on domestic flights. The development comes amid the carrier looking to cut costs amid mounting financial pressure in a difficult operating environment for airlines. But what do we know? Will Air India really stop serving free in-flight meals?

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar wants Team India to avoid calling that the Test unit is in a ’transition’ period and urged the batters to shoulder responsibility. Sunil Gavaskar wants the Indian batters to take responsibility and avoid using the transition narrative. Image: AFP The Shubman Gill-led Indian cricket team gained momentum after their historic one-off Test victory over Afghanistan on Monday.

India has sufficient energy supplies and can withstand a temporary disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, while cautioning that a prolonged Iran conflict and extended closure of the vital shipping route could have severe consequences for the global economy, including the risk of a depression.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to strengthening ties with North Korea, telling North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that China would continue to support Pyongyang and safeguard their shared strategic interests regardless of changes in the international landscape. The remarks came during Xi’s two-day visit to North Korea, his first trip to the country in seven years and his first overseas visit of the year.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by a powerful earthquake that struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 200 others. In a post on X, Modi conveyed his condolences to the victims’ families and reiterated India’s support for the Philippines in the wake of the disaster. “Saddened by the loss of lives and destruction caused by today’s earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines.