Pakistan and China are reportedly in advanced talks to form a new regional organisation aimed at boosting connectivity and trade across South Asia.

Ayush won his first BWF World Tour title by defeating Brian Yang in the US Open Super 300 men's singles final. Tanvi finished as runner-up in the women's singles final.

This year's Yatra has been trimmed to 38 days, a strategic move to lessen threat exposure while retaining the pilgrimage's essence.