Shafali Verma becomes youngest and fastest to 3,000 T20I runs at 22

'Trump sends his best wishes': US envoys Witkoff, Kushner meet Putin in Kremlin

Putin Meets US Envoys as Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks Get Underway

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with US envoys as Washington pushes to revive negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The conflict, now considered Europe's most devastating since World War Two, has prompted renewed American diplomatic efforts. As a confidence-building measure, both Russia and Ukraine agreed to refrain from striking each other's capitals for a period of three days during the talks. Putin acknowledged the complexity of the situation, signaling that a resolution will not come easily.

BJP Pledges Tripartite Agreement in Tripura After Key Delhi Talks

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha travelled to New Delhi for high-level discussions on the political situation in the state. He held meetings with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarma. The BJP has committed to entering into a tripartite agreement as part of these negotiations. The talks are seen as a significant step toward addressing demands raised by the TIPRA Motha party in Tripura.

2 Dead, 212 Injured During Dahi Handi Celebrations in Mumbai and Thane

Two people, including a seven-year-old child, lost their lives during Dahi Handi festivities in the Mumbai region. At least 212 participants, known as Govindas, sustained injuries while forming human pyramids as part of the traditional celebrations. Of those injured, 168 were reported in Mumbai and 44 in the neighbouring city of Thane. The casualties occurred during the annual Janmashtami event, which involves teams competing to break clay pots suspended at height.