Sarla Maheshwari, a pioneering Doordarshan newsreader from 1976 to 2005, passed away in Delhi at 71. She was one of the most recognisable faces of Indian TV news in the 1980s and 1990s

India opener Rohit Sharma expressed gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Shri, calling it a special moment for him and his family. The veteran cricketer thanked the government for the honour and reaffirmed his commitment to continue winning matches and trophies for India