Ahead of Plastic Free July, wildlife rescuers in Maharashtra have raised concern over the growing threat of plastic pollution to animals, warning that single-use plastic and improper waste disposal continue to cause severe injuries and deaths across species. RESQ Charitable Trust said birds, reptiles and mammals often mistake plastic for food or become trapped in plastic waste, resulting in severe injuries, infections, starvation and, in many cases, death. (Pics/ RESQ Charitable Trust)

Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, actors Mammootty and Satish Shah, cricketer Rohit Sharma, and playback singer Alka Yagnik were among eminent personalities conferred with the coveted Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday. (Pics/PTI)