A DGCA audit of India’s aviation sector has revealed safety lapses, including worn aircraft tires, recurring defects due to ineffective repairs, and faded runway markings. The surveillance also found issues with ground handling equipment, maintenance procedures, and vehicles lacking speed governors. The DGCA has directed concerned operators to take corrective actions within seven days to address these critical findings.

The first session of the India versus England Test saw a tense moment. Zak Crawley delayed Mohammed Siraj’s over, disrupting India’s plan. England’s openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, batted strongly. They forged an unbeaten 117-run partnership. Bumrah missed a catch. England reached lunch at 117/0, needing 254 more runs. The match hangs in the balance with all results possible.

Tensions in West Asia soared as Iran fired missiles towards US bases in the region, in retaliation for the American strikes on nuclear facilities.