Air India and the civil aviation ministry have set up helplines following the crash of a London-bound plane in Gujarat shortly after takeoff. Air India's dedicated hotline is 1800 5691 444, while the civil aviation ministry's helpline is 9974111327. Ahmedabad City Police also provided an emergency number, 07925620359, for assistance related to the crash. Additionally, British nationals can contact 020 7008 5000 for consular support. Authorities are committed to assisting affected families and providing updates on the situation.

A Pew report reveals that Islam is the fastest-growing religion, with the global Muslim population increasing by 357 million from 2010 to 2020, now comprising 28.8% of the world. Christianity remains the largest religious group but saw a decline in growth, particularly in Europe and America, with its share also dropping to 28.8%. Buddhism's population declined, while Hinduism grew in line with global population trends. The "nones," or those with no religious affiliation, also increased significantly, indicating a shift in religious identification among young adults.

Major League Cricket's third season will debut at the Oakland Coliseum, marking the first top-level cricket match on the US West Coast. The San Francisco Unicorns will face the Washington Freedom in a rematch of the 2024 final. The Coliseum, which can hold over 60,000 spectators, will operate at a reduced capacity of 12,000 for cricket. The tournament will feature 34 matches across three venues, with Oakland receiving a $3 million economic boost. The Unicorns hope to establish a permanent presence in Oakland as they play their first home games there.

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden emphasized the need for South Africa to show more batting intent after day one of the ICC World Test Championship final, where Australia finished at 212 all out and South Africa struggled at 43-4. Kagiso Rabada took five wickets, while Steve Smith and Beau Webster were the standout batsmen for Australia. Hayden criticized South African captain Bavuma's slow start and urged for aggression on day two. Sanjay Bangar also noted Australia's strong position, highlighting the need for South Africa to improve their approach and footwork.