Two youths from Haryana and Punjab have been kidnapped in Guatemala, prompting their families to seek urgent help from the Indian government. Yuvraj Singh, one of the victims, was traveling to the US through an agent but was held hostage, with kidnappers demanding a $20,000 ransom. A distressing video shows the youths being tortured. Authorities have escalated the matter, and an investigation is underway to take action against those responsible.

Russian forces continued their advance in Kursk Region, executing a major encirclement operation aimed at trapping thousands of Ukrainian troopsThe offensive, which included a paratrooper assault from multiple directions, threatens Ukraine’s supply routes and retreat options, Reuters reportedMeanwhile, Russia could gain leverage on the battlefield if the ongoing US intelligence pause is protracted, Ukrainian officials warn 0:00 INTRODUCTION1:53 RUSSIAN FORCES ADVANCE IN KURSK 4:10 RUSSIA CLAIMS SUMY TERRITORY, FIRST TIME SINCE 2022 n18oc_world n18oc_crux

In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18 Showsha’s Yatamanyu Narain, sitar maestro Niladri Kumar takes us through his journey—his early struggles to break free from traditional expectations, the moment he realized he needed to create the ‘Zitar’, composing songs for the critically acclaimed film Laila Majnu, and his thoughts on the ever-changing landscape of Indian music. He also got candid about the current generations of sitarists and whether they have it in them to carry the instrument’s legacy forward. As he prepares to take the stage at Lollapalooza 2025, he gives us a glimpse into what’s in store, his philosophy on fusion, and why spontaneity is at the heart of his art. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: / showshaindia Follow Showsha on Instagram: / showsha_ Follow Showsha on Facebook: / showsha Follow Showsha on X: https://x.com/news18showshaFollow Showsha on Snapchat: / 6yeotzey More entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:https://www.news18.com/entertainment