Ahead of his Friday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Putin is now ready to pursue peace.

A devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar, J&K, struck a pilgrimage pit stop at Chishoti, resulting in at least 46 fatalities, primarily among Shri Machail Mata Yatra pilgrims. Over 100 individuals sustained injuries, and numerous others remain missing. Rescue operations, involving the Army, police, and NDRF, have saved approximately 160 people.

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