The US president borrows the trademark Republican cap after joking with fire fighters. 

​The US president borrows the trademark Republican cap after joking with fire fighters.  

Veteran CPM leader Sitaram Yechury passed away at 72 after battling a prolonged illness. Treated at AIIMS in New Delhi for an acute respiratory tract infection, he was in critical condition. Born in Chennai, Yechury served as CPI(M) General Secretary since 2015 and was known for his activism during the Emergency and tenure in Rajya Sabha.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50 surged over 1.5% to reach new all-time highs, reflecting positive global market sentiment. The market capitalization of all listed companies on the BSE increased by Rs 6.6 lakh crore, reaching Rs 467.36 lakh crore