V. Srinivasan, husband of Olympian and IOA President P.T. Usha, passed away suddenly at his Kerala home on Friday. A former kabaddi player and CISF officer, he was a steadfast support to Usha throughout her athletic and public life. Condolences poured in from leaders and sports personalities.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have launched an anti-terror operation against Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Kishtwar, following which, the internet services in the area were suspended. Reportedly, searches are going on in the Chatroo area’s Singpura, Arigam Dwathar and Naidgam.

Following Pawar’s demise, Member of Vidya Prathisthan and close associate of his family, Kiran Gujar, revealed NCP’s chief’s last wish.