An Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) executive member, accused of sexual harassment and out on bail, has travelled to Jordan for World Cup qualifiers as manager-cum-coach. The International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) has written to EFI seeking an explanation for his inclusion, following a parent’s safety concerns for junior riders.

Thousands of political leaders and party workers arrived in Baramati to pay their final respects to Ajit Pawar, who was killed in a tragic plane crash on Wednesday.

PM Modi said the India-EU free trade deal reflects an “aspirational Bharat” and urged industry to focus on quality and skill upgradation as the Budget Session began.