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NEW DELHI: Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Rahul Gandhi have clashed over President Trump's assertion that the Indian economy is "dead." While Rahul criticized Prime Minister Modi for economic failures and supported Trump's comments, Tharoor defended the economy, stating the claims are untrue, amid rising tensions following Trump's announced 25% tariff on Indian imports. Want More Context? 🔎

India's team selection for the final Test against England at The Oval ignited discussion over Arshdeep Singh's exclusion despite his fitness return, alongside Kuldeep Yadav and Abhimanyu Easwaran's wait for chances. Opting for a pace-heavy attack, India aimed to capitalize on the recent success of fast bowlers at The Oval to level the series. Want More Context? 🔎

Day 1 of the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval saw challenging conditions with an overcast sky and a green pitch favoring bowlers, leading to India scoring 204/6 by day's end. Despite some poor shot selections by Indian batsmen, Karun Nair and Washington Sundar managed to stabilize the innings, with the assistant coach suggesting that reaching 300 would be a commendable effort. Want More Context? 🔎

Luka Doncic has reportedly shown support for LeBron James to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers amid trade rumors linking Doncic to the team. As Doncic prepares to sign a contract extension, he is focused on building around James, hoping the NBA icon will conclude his career with the Lakers. Want More Context? 🔎

Vishwa Mohan is a Senior Editor at The Times of India, specializing in environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources, and clean energy, while also tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. Having covered Parliament since 2003, he has a deep understanding of how politics influences domestic policy and India's role on the global stage, previously focusing on internal security and investigative agencies for over a decade. Want More Context? 🔎

Water is crucial for bodily functions and kidney health, with individual intake needs varying by age, activity, and health status. While adequate hydration is associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), excessive intake can be detrimental; guidelines recommend 2.7-3.7 liters daily from all sources, including 1.5-2 liters of plain water. Want More Context? 🔎