In a thrilling T20 Eliminator match, Vicky Ostwal of Raigad Royals capitalized on a chaotic fielding blunder by Kolhapur Tuskers. While attempting a second run, Ostwal collided with his partner, leaving him vulnerable for a run-out. However, the Tuskers' keeper made a surprising decision to throw the ball back to the bowler instead of attempting the run-out. This allowed Ostwal to regain his ground and continue batting, ultimately scoring 74 runs and leading his team to victory. The Royals advance to Qualifier 2, while Kolhapur faces a painful defeat.

The performance gap in school education between India's top and bottom states has decreased from 51% in 2017-18 to 42% in 2023-24, according to the latest PGI 2.0 report. However, no state has achieved the top performance grades. Chandigarh is the only entity in the Prachesta-1 band, while Punjab leads among states. The report highlights improvements in several areas but indicates that 25 states remain in the Akanshi category, necessitating further reforms. The report emphasizes the need for continued efforts to enhance educational outcomes across the country.

Gailard Sartain, the beloved actor known for his comedic role on Hee Haw and performances in films like Fried Green Tomatoes and Mississippi Burning, has died at 78. His passing was announced by The Church Studio in Tulsa, where he was a regular visitor. Sartain's career began in the 1970s, and he became famous for his role as Sheriff Orville P. Bullmoose on Hee Haw. He also had a successful film career and was a respected artist and illustrator. His death follows that of his co-star Lulu Roman, marking a significant loss for Hee Haw fans.

On International Yoga Day, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde linked the day to his 2022 rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, calling it "bada Yoga" that transformed Maharashtra's political landscape. He described the split in Shiv Sena as a "marathon yoga" session that brought stability and development to the state. Shinde praised Prime Minister Modi for promoting yoga globally and acknowledged the UN's recognition of the day. He emphasized the government's commitment to the people and highlighted the ongoing conflict between the two factions of Shiv Sena since the split.