Shillong, July 16 -- A 20-year-old Rifiness Warjri from Meghalaya, has become the youngest person from the state to climb Mount Everest.

Warjri, who hails from a modest background, completed the climb as part of her goal to summit the highest peaks on all seven continents.

Originally from Nongthymmai and currently residing in the Laitkor area on the outskirts of Shillong, Warjri comes from a working-class family. Her mother runs a roadside tea stall, and her father sells poultry to support the household. Despite her growing recognition, Warjri continues to assist her family at the tea stall during her time at home.

In an interview following her return, Warjri said the Everest expedition has strengthened her ambition to complete the Sev...