Authorities in the Dominican Republic are searching for Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old Indian-origin student from the University of Pittsburgh, who went missing on Thursday while on spring break in Punta Cana. She was last seen walking on the beach wearing a brown bikini. A missing person’s poster describes her as 5'3", with black hair and brown eyes. Defensa Civil, a local rescue team, suspended the search Saturday night but will resume Sunday. University officials stated they are working with her family and Virginia authorities to assist efforts. Konanki, expected to graduate in 2026, previously attended Thomas Jefferson High School.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Team India on their Champions Trophy 2025 victory against New Zealand, calling it an "exceptional result." Taking to X, he praised the team’s "splendid all-around display" and lauded their consistent performance throughout the tournament. Modi has been vocal in supporting the team, previously celebrating their T20 World Cup win last year. India's victory, led by Rohit Sharma’s 76, secured their third Champions Trophy title. Fans and cricketing legends joined in the celebrations as the nation rejoiced in another historic triumph.

India clinched their third ICC Champions Trophy title, defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in Dubai. Rohit Sharma (76) led the chase of 252, with Shreyas Iyer (48) and KL Rahul (34*) securing the win. As celebrations erupted, Rohit and Virat Kohli played dandiya with stumps, while Ravindra Jadeja lifted Gautam Gambhir in joy. Kohli roared inside the dressing room, hugging coaches and teammates. Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana danced to ‘Gangnam Style.’ Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy took 2 wickets each, restricting New Zealand to 251/7.

India clinched their record third ICC Champions Trophy title, defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing 252, India reached the target in 49 overs, with Rohit Sharma scoring 76 and Shreyas Iyer contributing 48. Earlier, Indian spinners restricted New Zealand to 251/7, with Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) leading the bowling attack. Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53) were New Zealand’s top scorers. Skipper Mitchell Santner had opted to bat first, but India's all-round performance sealed a thrilling win.

Russian special forces crawled through a disused gas pipeline for 15km to attack Ukrainian troops near Sudzha in Ukraine’s Kursk region. Footage on Telegram shows soldiers complaining about their commanders, saying, “We are fing sick of the fing command.” Pro-Kremlin blogger Yuri Podolyaka claimed some soldiers spent days in the pipeline before launching the assault. Ukraine’s military reported detecting the troops and responding with rocket, artillery, and drone strikes, inflicting “very high” Russian casualties. Meanwhile, Russia launched overnight airstrikes, killing 22 people, as tensions rise over the US pausing military aid to Ukraine.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS Delhi’s Cardiac Department on Sunday after experiencing chest pain and uneasiness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited him at the hospital and later posted on X, stating he had enquired about Dhankhar’s health and prayed for his speedy recovery. President Droupadi Murmu also contacted Dhankhar’s wife, Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar, and was relieved to learn that he was recovering well. Sources indicate the 73-year-old leader is stable and under observation. Due to his condition, it is unlikely that he will preside over parliamentary proceedings on Monday.

Speculation over Ravindra Jadeja’s ODI retirement intensified after Virat Kohli shared an emotional hug with him during the ICC Champions Trophy final. Fans linked the gesture to Kohli’s past farewells to retiring players like Steve Smith and R Ashwin. Jadeja, 36, bowled a tight 10-over spell, conceding 30 runs and dismissing Tom Latham. Having retired from T20Is last year, his ODI future remains uncertain. India, led by strong bowling from Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, restricted New Zealand to 251. Whether Jadeja, Rohit Sharma, and Kohli continue till the 2027 ODI World Cup remains a key question.

The US Secret Service shot an armed man near the White House after a confrontation late Sunday. Authorities had been alerted that a suicidal individual from Indiana was heading to Washington. The suspect’s car was found a block away, and he was later spotted near 17th and F Street NW. When officers approached, he brandished a firearm, leading to gunfire. The man was hospitalized, but his condition remains unknown. President Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago residence during the incident. The DC Metropolitan Police’s Internal Affairs Division is investigating the shooting.

The US Secret Service shot an armed man near the White House after a confrontation late Sunday. Authorities had been alerted that a suicidal individual from Indiana was heading to Washington. The suspect’s car was found a block away, and he was later spotted near 17th and F Street NW. When officers approached, he brandished a firearm, leading to gunfire. The man was hospitalized, but his condition remains unknown. President Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago residence during the incident. The DC Metropolitan Police’s Internal Affairs Division is investigating the shooting.

India suffered a double blow in their chase of 252 against New Zealand as Shubman Gill (39) and Virat Kohli (1) fell in quick succession. Glenn Phillips took a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Gill, while Michael Bracewell trapped Kohli LBW with his first ball. India were cruising at 100/0 in the 17th over before New Zealand turned the tide. Earlier, Michael Bracewell’s 50 guided New Zealand to 251/7. Rohit Sharma remains solid with a quickfire fifty, leading India’s charge in the high-stakes final. The chase remains delicately poised.