The Dalai Lama marks 90th birthday in Dharamshala, declaring only his trust can recognize his reincarnation.

Celebrations for the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday are underway in Dharamshala, India, with Tibetan communities gathering in devotion. The Dalai Lama declared that only his foundation, Gaden Phodrang Trust, has the authority to recognize his future reincarnation, dismissing China's role. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju echoed this stance, asserting the Dalai Lama's sole right to choose his successor.