Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Faces Sentencing in National Security Case

PM Modi phones Sharad Pawar after hospital discharge, urges him to rest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Sharad Pawar to ask about his health. Pawar had been hospitalized for pleuritic pain and was discharged on Wednesday morning. According to reports, Modi asked him to focus on recovery, with Supriya Sule handling responsibilities in the meantime. Pawar thanked the Prime Minister for his concern and said he intends to rest. The article text is cut off before it gives further details.

Kohli's 74 helps India take 1-0 lead over New Zealand in Auckland ODI

Virat Kohli was the standout performer as India beat New Zealand in the first ODI in Auckland on Wednesday. His 74 runs came off 51 balls, including 13 fours and a six. Chasing a revised target of 143 in 32 overs, India won by five wickets under DLS and reached the target in 22.4 overs. The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Another Mahadev case accused held in UAE, India seeks extradition

Tanvi Patri becomes first Indian woman to reach Youth Olympic badminton final

Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri has made history by advancing to the badminton final at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. She beat Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe in a semifinal that went to three games. Only three Indian players had previously reached this stage of the competition. Tanvi has also earlier won major titles at the Badminton Asia U-17 Championships.