At The Oval, India pulled off a stunning series draw against England after a nail-biting final hour. Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell and crucial wickets, including a final yorker to dismiss Chris Woakes, sealed the victory. Despite Woakes's courageous effort with a dislocated shoulder, India's persistence and strategic fielding led to wild celebrations and a memorable triumph.
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US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin for three hours amidst efforts to end the Ukraine war. This meeting occurred before a deadline for Russia to agree to peace or face new sanctions. Donald Trump hinted at diplomatic progress, stating the meeting was "highly productive.
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In Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, a bus carrying Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel plunged into the Sindh River at Kullan amidst heavy rainfall on Wednesday. The vehicle veered off the Kullan bridge, prompting immediate response from SDRF teams. Rescue operations are underway.
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