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

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.

Four-year-old from Bengaluru reads 1,676 words, earns India Book of Records entry

Atharva Kirti Sagar, a boy from Bengaluru who is just under five years old, has read 1,676 words from a chapter titled 'A Send-off Party' in less than 27 minutes. His performance has earned him a place in the India Book of Records under the Young Achievers category. The achievement has drawn attention to the abilities of young readers across the country. The report highlights his early reading skill as a notable example of childhood talent.