HNA

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned that India's semiconductor ambitions will face cyberattacks, fake news campaigns and even physical attacks as the country expands its chip manufacturing push. Citing past incidents during Apple's rollout in India, including cut power lines and deliberate food poisoning of workers, he said sabotage attempts should be expected and that the government is prepared to counter them.

German weather services are watching a storm low pressure system approaching a blocking high over the country. Weather models indicate the stand-off will determine conditions in the coming days, with the HNA reporting on what forecasters expect for Germany as the two systems meet.

Police in Thiruvananthapuram have arrested two people for allegedly intruding towards the motorcade of Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan. The incident prompted a security response, with authorities detaining the pair shortly after. Details about the individuals' motives or the circumstances of the intrusion have not yet been made public, and no injuries were reported. The case is drawing attention given the Vice-President's presence in the Kerala capital at the time.

India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has said he needs to be 'ten times better' as he works his way back from an injury layoff. The comment, reported by Hindustan Times, reflects his assessment of the standards required to regain his place in competitive cricket after time on the sidelines.