The upcoming civic polls in Mumbai and key cities may see cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, earlier not on amicable terms, form an alliance, said Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut.

In Alaska, US President Trump and Russian President Putin will meet to discuss the Ukraine war, despite Ukraine’s exclusion. Trump hopes for a breakthrough, hinting at territorial swaps, while Putin seeks to block Ukraine’s Nato bid. The summit risks upsetting allies and validating Russia, with potential talks covering security guarantees and sanctions.

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan died at 80 after a severe head injury. PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed condolences.