A temporary ceasefire deal has been signed between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides agreeing to halt military strikes on vessels in the Black Sea. Russia has approved the ceasefire terms but is demanding sanctions relief, particularly in the agriculture sector, and an end to shipping bans on Russian vessels. Ukraine's President Zelensky expressed scepticism about Russia's commitment to the agreement, suggesting the US may need to exert more pressure on Russia.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) assistant coach Simon Helmot said that their team will always look to be positive and aggressive following a 42-run win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). SRH registered their fifth win of the season as Ishan Kishan starred with an unbeaten 94* (48).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opening batter Philip Salt said that the team is only looking forward to the next game and isn't thinking too much about where they'd finish on the points table.
India has launched Operation Sindoor Diplomacy, sending two all-party delegations on overseas visits to counter Pakistan's narrative. One group, led by Shashi Tharoor, will visit the US, Guyana, Panama, Brazil, and Colombia. Another delegation, headed by Bajan Panda, will travel to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria. The mission aims to focus global attention on state-sponsored terrorism and garner international support for India's position.
A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's decision to bar foreign student enrollment at Harvard University. This comes after Harvard filed a lawsuit against the administration's move to revoke its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. The decision impacts over 7,000 international students at Harvard, including 788 Indian students admitted in the last academic year. The Trump administration had accused Harvard of fostering violence, anti-Semitism and collaborating with the Chinese Communist Party.
