The directorate, in a letter dated October 1 to the chief secretary of the Himachal Pradesh, explained the situation in the region caused by the illegal mining, the allegations, and their findings in detail, urging the state to initiate action and register FIRs. The state, however, did not take action against the accused persons

Sunil Gavaskar predicts two changes for India’s second Test against Australia, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill returning. Captain Sharma will replace Devdutt Padikkal, and Gill may bat at three. Jadeja might replace Washington Sundar in spin bowling. The upcoming warm-up match in Canberra is crucial for India’s preparations for the day-night Test in Adelaide.

Two cables in the Baltic Sea linking Sweden to Lithuania, and Finland to Germany, were damaged. 

​Two cables in the Baltic Sea linking Sweden to Lithuania, and Finland to Germany, were damaged.