Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday (September 8) at the age of 96. UK's longest-serving monarch is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

'This legacy will last forever' - Sports fraternity pays tributes to Queen Elizabeth II after her passing away

On Monday (August 15), India is celebrating 75 years of Independence from the British Raj. The country had attained freedom on August 15, 1947 (it is the 75th anniversary of India's independence, but it is still the 76th Independence Day).

From Virat Kohli to Mirabai Chanu: Sporting icons wish countrymen on India's Independence Day

Sports fraternity saluted the Indian soldiers who made sacrifices on the line of duty, on the 20th anniversary of India's triumph in the Kargil war. Players across different sports took to Twitter to hail the Indian soldiers.

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Sports fraternity pay tribute to Indian soldiers