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Russia Ukraine War Live Updates: Indian Embassy starts last leg of Operation Ganga from Hungary
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered day 11, with the panic intensifying. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a desperate plea for eastern Europe to provide Russian-made aircraft to Ukraine.

The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered day 11, with the panic intensifying. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a desperate plea for eastern Europe to provide Russian-made aircraft to Ukraine. He also urged for a no-fly zone, lethal aid, a boycott on Russian oil, and Visa and Mastercard to be suspended in Russia.
Meanwhile, Indians stranded in eastern Ukraine have been unable to use the newly established evacuation routes following a brief ceasefire in Mariupol and Volnovakha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a meeting in New Delhi to assess the situation in Ukraine and the evacuation procedure. Apart from those in Sumy and Pisochyn, Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, claimed there aren’t many Indians remaining in Ukraine.
Russia Ukraine Live Updates:
Indian Embassy starts last leg of Operation Ganga from Hungary
Indian Embassy has declared that the country would be operating its last leg of Operation Ganga today. It has asked students to reach Budapest between 10 aqm to 12 pm.
Russia Ukraine War Live Updates: Russian missile strike hits homes in Zhytomyr
A Russian missile strike on residential homes in the Zhytomyr region, some 140 kilometers north-west of Kyiv, has resulted in casualties, according to Ukraine’s emergency services.
Ukraine claims Russian troops opened fire on civilians trying to evacuate Irpin
As per claims made by Ukraine, Russian troops opened fire on civilians while they were attempting to evacuate the city of Irpin.
Russian banks rush to switch to Chinese card system
After Visa and MasterCard announced that their operations in Russia would be suspended, many Russian banks announced on Sunday that they would soon begin issuing cards using the Chinese UnionPay card operator’s system combined with Russia’s own Mir network.
Embassy of India requests nationals in Ukraine to fill Google form urgently
All Indian nationals who are still in Ukraine have been requested to fill up the details contained in the Google form that has been attached on the official Twitter handle of Embassy of India.
Donetsk People’s Republic claims 15 civilians injured in 24 hours
The Donetsk People’s Republic has claimed that 15 civilians got injured in the past 24 hours in Ukraine.
China tells NATO to pay attention to negative impact of expansion on Russia’s security
In a phone call with US Secretary of State Blinken on March 5, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasised the evolution of the situation in Ukraine is something China does not want to see. China’s foreign ministry also urged the United States, NATO, and the European Union to pay attention to the harmful impact of NATO’s further eastward expansion on Russian security.
Mariupol running out of food, power, situation catastrophic, says Doctors Without Borders
The humanitarian situation in Mariupol, according to Doctors Without Borders, is now catastrophic. The most serious issue is Mariupol is lack of access to safe drinking water. According to the organisation, the city is also running out of food, electricity, and power.
Russia to reopen humanitarian corridors in 2 Ukrainian cities
Reports say that Russia will reopen humanitarian corridors in Mariupol and Volnovakha on Sunday morning.
Visa, Mastercard suspend operations in Russia
In the latest blow to Russia’s financial system over invasion in Ukraine, Mastercard and Visa have suspended their operations in Russia after Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy called them to do it during a meeting with US lawmakers on Monday. Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any Mastercard issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
UN says 10 million Ukrainians may be displaced due to war
According to the prediction of the United Nations, 10 million Ukrainians, roughly a quarter of the country’s population, may get displaced due to war.
Zelenskyy talks to Biden about sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with US President Joe Biden about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. They discussed financial support and sanctions against Russia.
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PM Modi joins fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya in Swachhata Hi Seva campaign | Watch here
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, PM modi shared a video of him doing the cleanliness work with the influnecer.

A day before Gandhi Jayanti, PM Modi participated with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya in participated in the Shramdaan for cleanliness campaign as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, PM modi shared a video of him doing the cleanliness work with the influnecer. Sharing the video he wrote, today, when the country focused on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and he did the same! Beyond only hygiene, they included wellness and fitness in the mix as well. It is all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe.
PM Modi can be heard asking Ankit in the video that how the Swachhata mission will benefit his physical health. Ankit responds, it’s up to us to maintain our environment clean. They’ll stay in shape if it stays clean.
Ankit added that Sonipat’s residents have been emphasising hygiene.
Fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria, a former desi wrestler from Bayanpur, Sonipat, has earned notoriety for his advocacy of conventional and regional training techniques.
Ankit gained fresh notoriety earlier this year when he introduced the strenuous 75-day Hard Challenge to improve his mental toughness and self-control.
Ankit, who was raised by labourer parents, is well known on social media for his flawless training methods and distinctive routines that not only prioritise physical fitness but also encompass mental well-being with books like the Bhagavad Gita.
Ankit had to change his strategy in 2022 after dislocating his shoulder while participating in mud wrestling. He started documenting his fitness progress on Instagram.
He first learned about Andy Frisella’s 75-day Hard Challenge while learning fitness. In just 28 days, Ankit has accumulated more than 2.5 million followers! Ankit now has 4.9 million Instagram followers.
Leaders from all over the nation participated in the Shramdaan for Cleanliness session as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign on Sunday after Modi urged citizens to participate in a cleanliness drive on October 1.
A number of Union ministers and MPs were spotted taking part in the nationwide cleanup effort for the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, including BJP leader JP Nadda and Union home minister Amit Shah.
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Uttar Pradesh: Differently abled woman dragged on road by police constables in Hardoi, investigation underway
SP Keshav Chandra Goswami added that the circumstances of the incident are being investigated and erring officers will be punished if they are proven guilty.

In a shocking incident, a differently-abled woman was dragged on the road by police constables at Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. An investigation has been ordered into the matter after the video went viral across the social media platforms. Reports said that Superintendent of Police, Keshav Chandra Goswami took cognisance of the matter and directed a departmental enquiry into the incident.
The viral video that went viral across social media platforms showed a woman being dragged on the road by two police officers. The horrific incident took place outside the office of Superintendent of Police on Saturday. The video showed the woman being escorted by two police officers to the police station.
In the video, one woman officer is seen holding the woman by her leg and then being dragged along the ground towards the police station. While walking, the woman sat down in protest, following which the officers dragged her away.
Reports said that the woman is differently abled and has come to the SP’s office with a complaint after a dispute with her husband. However, instead of lodging her complaint, she attempted to climb the wall of the Superintendent of Police office.
The disturbing video highlights the high-handedness and coarse attitude of Uttar Pradesh police in dealing with the public. Speaking about the harrowing incident, SP Keshav Chandra Goswami added that the circumstances of the incident are being investigated and erring officers will be punished if they are proven guilty.
Hardoi police asserted that Shilpa Kumar has been assigned to address the woman’s complaint. They added that one of the woman police officials involved in the matter has been suspended. In addition, the two accused PRD policewoman, who are seen in the video, have been taken off duty and an inquiry has been ordered against them. Social media users have heavily criticized the behaviour of the police officials and called for immediate actions.
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Swachhata Hi Seva: Home Minister Amit Shah cleans roads, participates in Shramdaan for Cleanliness program in Ahmedabad | Watch here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to take part in the campaign Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath on October 1 at 10 am on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday took part in the Shramdaan for cleanliness program under Swachhata Hi Seva campaign in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Along with other leaders, the Home Minister can be seen cleaning a road in Ahmedabad. Beside Amit Shah, various political leaders from across the country joined hands and actively participated in the call for cleanliness drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Prime Minister urged citizens to take part in the campaign Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath on October 1 at 10 am on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The initiative is a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan that conforms with Mahatma Gandhi’s vision for clean India.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign in Kota, Rajasthan. On the other hand, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde actively took part in a cleanliness drive in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also participated in the Swachheta Hi Seva campaign in Sitapur.
On Saturday, BJP President JP Nadda and Union Minister of State for Culture, Meenakshi Lekhi took part in the cleanliness drive at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru stadium. At the event, Meenakshi Lekhi slammed the AAP government and stated that they are not working regarding the segregation of waste. Union Minister Raj K Singh also participated in the Clean India drive in the national capital.
Meanwhile, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar took part in the campaign at Safdarjung Railway Station in Delhi. While participating in the campaign at Gurugram, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw affirmed that a 14 minute clean-up protocol has been prepared for the Vande Bharat trains today and will be carried out at 35 places.
At the 105th episode of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi stated that a major cleanliness event is scheduled for October 1 at 10 AM.