India’s Smriti Mandhana has retained the top position in the latest ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, released on Tuesday. The Indian batter holds the No. 1 spot with 790 rating points, continuing her strong presence in international cricket.   Australia’s Ellyse Perry has returned to the top 10 after her recent performances against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Australia’s Annabel Sutherland and Megan Schutt have also improved their positions in the ODI bowling rankings. The latest update reflects changes following the ongoing Australia-Bangladesh series, with Australia leading 2-0. Mandhana’s continued position at the top highlights her consistency in the 50-over format. (PC: X)

American actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the hit television series 'Breaking Bad', has died at the age of 34. His representative confirmed the death, while his publicist told Reuters that he died by suicide in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday.   Mitte, who had cerebral palsy, used his experience to bring authenticity to his role and advocate for disability awareness and inclusion. He also supported United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's. Co-star Bryan Cranston expressed deep sorrow, remembering Mitte's growth as an actor and his work promoting representation. Aaron Paul and Dean Norris also paid tribute. (PC: 

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Vijay Reddy on Tuesday gave Delhi Police 24 hours to respond to the party’s demand to restore Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. He warned of fresh demonstrations and a nationwide mobilisation if the demand was not met.   Reddy said the party had submitted a formal letter at Parliament Street Police Station, seeking permission for peaceful protests, including under the 10-day advance notice rule. Meanwhile, CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained again while attempting to enter Jantar Mantar. Ranka had posted a video showing the group entering the restricted site. (PC: X)

India attracted $351 billion in greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) between 2021 and 2025, more than double China's $159 billion, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) data.   India's investment rose 61% from $222 billion in the previous five-year period, while China's inflows fell 54% from $350 billion.   Experts say global companies are increasingly looking beyond China to diversify their supply chains, making India an attractive investment destination.   BCG's Nikolaus Lang said India must continue improving infrastructure, workforce skills and cost competitiveness to strengthen its manufacturing sector.   The figures highlight India's growing position in global investment and manufacturing. (PC: X)

Renee Noronha, 20, has made history by completing the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, becoming the youngest Indian woman to finish the prestigious event. The gruelling race covers 226.2 kilometres, including a 3.8-kilometre swim, 180-kilometre cycling section and a 42.2-kilometre marathon. Noronha proudly represented India after months of preparation for one of the world's toughest endurance challenges. An IIT Madras student pursuing a BSc in Data Science and Applications, she has already completed multiple full-distance Ironman races. Her achievement highlights her determination and could inspire more young Indian women to take up endurance sports. (PC: X)

IndiGo has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 17 due to the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia.   In an advisory on Tuesday, the airline urged passengers to check their flight status on its website before leaving for the airport. IndiGo said it was sharing updates through the contact details provided during booking and that its support teams remained available to assist passengers.   The cancellations come after Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport suspended operations following security concerns linked to attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi group. Saudi authorities said the closure was intended to ensure airport safety. (PC: HT)

The poorest 10% of people in some wealthy countries have higher daily income or consumption levels than India’s richest 10%, according to the World Bank’s 2026 Poverty and Inequality Platform.   The data puts India’s poorest 10% at around $3 per person daily, compared with $25 in the US, $31 in Canada and $28 in Germany and Australia. India’s richest 10% have a threshold of about $10 daily.   Experts say India must raise incomes and productivity across the population. Reforms supporting businesses, innovation, job creation and higher wages could help improve living standards and drive long-term economic growth. (PC: NDTV)

The Delhi Police’s decision to remove Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site has triggered criticism from opposition leaders and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), who allege the move could push demonstrations away from the seat of power.   The authorities have proposed Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground as alternative venues. However, opposition leaders argue that these locations are farther from Parliament and may reduce protests’ visibility.   Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of trying to shield itself from public anger. Delhi Police said frequent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar disrupt traffic and affect local businesses. (PC: India Today)

Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, smashed 85 off 41 balls to help Karnataka U19 defeat Delhi by 198 runs in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy on Monday.   The 17-year-old struck 7 sixes and 5 boundaries while batting at No. 4, helping Karnataka post 418/4. Delhi, led by Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, could not match the target. Aaryavir scored 32 off 35 balls.   Anvay had also scored 104 off 62 balls against Chandigarh in his previous match, continuing his impressive form in the under-19 tournament. (PC: NDTV)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described India as the “mother of democracy”, citing its media diversity, linguistic variety and open debates at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi.   Modi said India has over 100 languages, around 80,000 registered newspapers and publications, and more than 1,000 satellite TV channels. He also pointed to over 500 million YouTube users and more than 500 million Instagram users as signs of the country’s digital reach.   On the economy, Modi cited 7.8% growth in the April-June quarter, saying India aimed to grow with the world and promote shared prosperity. (PC: HT)