Thousands of devotees and tourists gathered in Banaras, Mathura, to take part in the iconic Lathmar Holi celebrations, where women playfully beat men with sticks in a centuries-old tradition rooted in the legend of Lord Krishna and Radha. The vibrant festival marked the beginning of Holi festivities in the Braj region (Pics/PTI)

Israeli civilians in Tel Aviv sought shelter in garages, metro stations, and under bridges as sirens warned of incoming threats after US-Israel strikes targeted Iran, prompting it to launch retaliation. Pics/AFP