Deccan Herald

Japan is making a concerted effort to develop cricket as a sport, according to a report by Deccan Herald. The country, better known for baseball and sumo, is investing in coaching, infrastructure and youth programmes to build the game from the ground up. The story has drawn attention from cricket-following audiences curious about the sport's expansion into non-traditional nations.

Residents of Bengaluru are calling for an environmental impact assessment of the proposed Hebbal tunnel project before it moves forward. The demand, reported by Deccan Herald, reflects concern that the large infrastructure work could affect the ecologically sensitive Hebbal lake area and surrounding neighbourhoods, and citizens want environmental safeguards studied ahead of construction.