The Hindu

Rahul’s Pune event a comedy show: BJP; ruling party stung by his youth appeal: C... - Political rhetoric delivered to a manufactured crowd, says Maharashtra BJP vice-president; Cong. national secretary says BJP losing sleep over ‘unprecedented response’ to ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ event

No path to peace - Israel’s rejection of peace plan shows its intent to subjugate Gaza

Padikkal makes scoring centuries a habit as India touches 300 - The southpaw smashes his second ton of the series as the Indian batters thrive on the opening day; Jaiswal, Gill, and Jadeja chip in with valuable contributions; Pant retires hurt after getting hit on the wrist; Asitha the pick of the Lankan bowlers

New sanctions a sign of ‘desperation’, U.S. measures will fail, says Araghchi - U.S. expected to announce ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran today; Iranian Minister says Washington must speak to Tehran respectfully for ‘a solution based on justice and honour’; shipping remains at a virtual standstill in Strait of Hormuz

India helps China evade tariffs: U.S. report - White House report identifies over 40 countries through which Chinese traders route goods to U.S.