Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a massive cultural programme in Abu Dhabi and expresses gratitude towards Indian expats for their contribution towards the growing partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates. He also talks about the potential for taking India's UPI to the UAE for easier money transfers between the two nations. He is currently on his seventh visit to the Gulf nation, where he was bestowed with the highest civilian award - The Order of Zayed.
The Australian U-19 team took down India in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup, handing the Men in Blue their third consecutive loss in final matches. Despite efforts from Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek, India struggled against Australia's disciplined bowling attack, with 7 batters dismissed for single digits. Australia's Harjas Singh and Oliver Peake led the team to a score of 253/7, the highest in U-19 World Cup finals. Stay tuned for live scores and updates on IND vs AUS.
Speaking at a Defense News Conclave in Chennai, former DRDO Chairman S. Christopher stressed the significance of connecting between India and the United States to strengthen strategic relationships. He highlighted the importance of maintaining a rules-based order in the Indo Pacific and nurturing India-U.S. defence cooperation. The need for collaborations at the people-level was also emphasized for the assurance of peace in the region.