. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, mocking his recent fishing attempt in Bihar and quipping that “some people are practising diving in ponds.” Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia hinted that the Asia Cup trophy row could soon be resolved after his meeting with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi in Dubai. India clinched the T20I series against Australia 2–1 after rain washed out the final match in Brisbane. Across the border, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir moved to consolidate power amid a push to “modernise defence structures,” saying the military was drawing lessons from recent conflict with India. In Bengaluru, authorities launched a probe after videos showed inmates using mobile phones and watching TV inside Parappana Agrahara Central Jail.’Doobne ki practice’: PM Modi’s veiled dig at Rahul’s fishing bid; takes ‘katta’ jibe at opposition againPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a veiled jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent fishing attempt in Begusarai, saying while Bihar’s fishery sector has grown under the NDA government, “some people are now practising diving in ponds in the state.” Read full storyPM Modi’s ‘65-Volt Jhatka’ Jibe Rocks Bihar Rally, Mocks Rahul’s Pond Dive As ‘Doobne Ki Practice’Asia Cup trophy row: ‘Ice has been broken,’ says BCCI secretary after meeting with Mohsin Naqvi in DubaiBCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said he had a productive discussion with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi on the sidelines of the ICC meetings in Dubai on Friday. The two informally addressed the ongoing Asia Cup trophy dispute and agreed to settle the issue soon. Read full storyIndia vs Australia, 5th T20I: Rain washes out Brisbane match; India clinch series 2-1 against AustraliaIndia wrapped up a 2-1 series triumph over Australia after heavy rain and lightning forced the abandonment of the fifth and final T20 International at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. India made a blistering start with openers Shubman Gill (29* off 16) and Abhishek Sharma (23* off 13) powering the score to 52 without loss in just 4.5 overs. However, play was halted when lightning flashed across the stadium. Read updatesPakistan army spooked: Munir moves to grab more power; did Operation Sindoor trigger panic bid?Pakistan has moved to fortify the constitutional basis of military command, signaling a push to modernise defence structures and tighten civilian-military coherence. Citing “lessons” from recent India-Pakistan standoffs, Tarar said the nature of modern warfare had changed, requiring constitutional alignment with evolving command realities. Read full storyInside Bengaluru jail: Rapist, criminals seen using phones, watching TV; probe onAuthorities in Bengaluru have launched an investigation after videos surfaced showing convicted serial rapist Umesh Reddy, gold smuggling case accused Tarun Raju and other inmates using mobile phones and enjoying other privileges inside Parappana Agrahara Central Jail. Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, mocking his recent fishing attempt in Bihar and quipping that “some people are practising diving in ponds.” Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia hinted that the Asia Cup trophy row could soon be resolved after his meeting with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi…
