Russia Ukraine War Updates: Residents of Russia’s Novosibirsk march in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia Ukraine War: Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a war in Ukraine. He even said that clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces are inevitable. He further added that Ukrainian service members should lay down their arms and go home.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a war in Ukraine. He even said that clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces are inevitable. He further added that Ukrainian service members should lay down their arms and go home. Soon after that, US President Joe Biden warned Russia and said that there will be consequences for Russia and said that the world would hold Russia accountable for its actions. Biden further said that Russia’s move would cause catastrophic losses of life and human suffering.
Russia Ukraine War latest updates:
Residents of Russia’s Novosibirsk march in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Amidst the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, a video has emerged in which it can be seen that the residents of Russia’s Novosibirsk were marching in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will speak to foreign ministers of Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary
Foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said that external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar will speak to foreign ministers of Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary, amidst the ongoing third world war.
MEA teams are being sent to land borders with Ukraine to assist in evacuation of Indians, says Ministry
The Ministry of India said that to assist in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine, MEA teams are being sent to the land borders with Ukraine in Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic and Romania.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi says he is concerned about fast-deteriorating situation in Ukraine
The United Nation’s High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, recently made a remark on the situation of Ukraine and said that he is concerned about the fast-deteriorating situation and ongoing military action in Ukraine.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray expresses concern over safety of people who’ve gone from state for industry, education, and business-related work
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has expressed his concern over the safety of people who’ve gone from the state for industry, education, and business-related work in Ukraine. He instructed the Chief Secretary to coordinate with the Centre and keep in touch with them.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy says they will give weapons to anyone who wants to defend the country
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that they will give weapons to anyone who wants to defend the country. He further said that be ready to support Ukraine in the squares of our cities.
More than 40 Ukrainian soldiers dead, several dozen wounded
In the latest update from the war zone, Advisor to Ukraine President’s Office said that more than 40 Ukrainian soldiers are dead and several dozen are wounded.
Russia attacks Ukraine, explosions heard in Kyiv, Mariupol airport and other places
Huge explosions were reported in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and other places across Ukraine just moments after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine. According to AFP, Russia claimed to have destroyed Ukraine’s air bases and air defenses. An explosion has also been reported at Mariupol airport which is the second-largest city in the Donetsk region in Eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine alleges to have shot down five Russian planes and a helicopter.
Ukraine Ambassador says pleading for support of India, PM Modi is one of the most powerful leaders in the world and he should support them
Ukraine Ambassador said that they are asking, pleading for support of India. In case of aggression of totalitarian regime against the democratic state, India should fully assume its global role. He further said that Modi Ji is one of the most powerful and respected leaders in the world.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan lands in Moscow on two-day visit, says so much excitement as Russia attacks Ukraine
Amidst the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Pakistan Prime Minister landed in Moscow on a two-day visit. As soon as he landed, he told his Russian counterparts that what a time he had come, so much excitement. Then the Russian team escorts him to his car and says Mr Khan, we will see you tomorrow.
Ukraine Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov says anyone who can hold weapon can join ranks of the Territorial Defence Forces
As the war is taking place between Russia and Ukraine, amidst this, Ukraine Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said that anyone who is ready and is able to hold a weapon can join the ranks of the Territorial Defence Forces.
MEA control room in Delhi being expanded and made operational on 24×7 basis to assist students and other Indian nationals in Ukraine
The Ministry of External Affairs control room in Delhi is being expanded and made operational on a 24×7 basis to assist students and other Indian nationals in Ukraine, amid this Russia Ukraine war.
Ukraine border guards reports first death
The Ukraine border guards reported the first death from the Russian invasion, reports AFP.
Indian embassy in Ukraine is functional, advisories should be followed carefully
According to the official sources, the Indian embassy in Ukraine is functional and the advisories that have been provided by the country should be followed carefully.
7 killed, 9 injured by Russian shelling, says Ukraine
As the war is going on in Ukraine, it is reported that so far 7 people have been killed, 9 injured by Russian shelling, says Ukraine. Apart from that, the Kyiv ammunition depot was on fire.
US embassy announces security alert for US nationals in Ukraine, advises citizens to seek cover; know guidelines here
Amidst the war going on in Ukraine, the US embassy announced a security alert for US nationals in Ukraine. In the security guidelines, they mentioned that US citizens should take shelter and cover in place and take necessary action.
They further added that if someone is outdoors, they should immediately seek cover in a hardened structure, and if that is not possible, then they should lie down and cover their head with their hands.
Russian separatists say they have two towns in control in Luhansk region of Ukraine
The Russian backed separatists said that they have controlled two towns in the Luhansk region of Ukraine after the attack took place over there.
Ukraine military says five Russian planes, one helicopter shot down; Russia says Ukraine airbases destroyed
A news agency Reuters reported that the Ukraine military has said that they have shot down five Russian planes and a helicopter in the Luhansk region. On the other hand, Russia said that they have destroyed Ukraine airbases, air defences, reported by AFP quote.
PM Modi accuses Congress of anti-Sikh bias over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘traitor’ remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Rahul Gandhi of targeting BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu with a ‘gaddar’ remark because of his Sikh identity while speaking in the Rajya Sabha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, alleging that his “traitor” remark against BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu reflected the Congress party’s animosity towards the Sikh community.
The Prime Minister made the remarks in the Rajya Sabha while replying to the motion of thanks on the President’s address. Referring to an incident in the Parliament complex a day earlier, Modi said Gandhi’s comment had crossed all limits of political decency.
The controversy stems from a protest by suspended Opposition MPs, during which Ravneet Singh Bittu — a former Congress leader who joined the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections — allegedly made a remark suggesting the protesters were behaving as if they had won a war.
In response, Rahul Gandhi was heard saying, “A traitor is walking by, look at his face,” before approaching Bittu and extending his hand. Gandhi then reportedly added, “Hello, brother. My traitor friend. Don’t worry, you will come back.”
Bittu refused to shake hands with the Congress leader and instead described him as an “enemy of the country” before walking away from the scene.
While the Congress later clarified that Gandhi’s remark was aimed at Bittu for leaving the party, the BJP seized upon the comment, calling it an insult to the Sikh community. Protests were subsequently held by members of the Sikh community outside the Congress headquarters and at other locations.
Addressing the House, Prime Minister Modi said that many leaders had quit the Congress in the past and that the party itself had split multiple times, but none of those leaders had been labelled a traitor. “He called this MP a traitor because he is Sikh,” the Prime Minister alleged, as treasury bench members raised slogans condemning the remark.
Manipur Assembly to meet at 4 pm today, floor test likely under new chief minister
The Manipur Legislative Assembly will convene at 4 pm today, with a floor test likely as the new chief minister seeks to prove his majority in the House.
The Manipur Legislative Assembly will convene at 4 pm on Thursday in Imphal, a day after Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the chief minister. A floor test is likely to be held on the first day of the session to establish the majority of the newly formed government.
In the 60-member Assembly, the BJP holds 37 seats, while its ally National People’s Party has six members, giving the ruling combine a clear majority in the House.
Singh chaired the first Cabinet meeting of his government late Wednesday evening, shortly after taking oath as the 13th chief minister of Manipur. The meeting marked the formal start of administrative functioning under the new Council of Ministers.
His appointment came nearly a year after the resignation of former chief minister N Biren Singh, who stepped down following months of ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities in the state.
After taking oath, Singh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he would work with “utmost diligence to advance development and prosperity in Manipur,” aligning the state’s efforts with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
He said the government’s focus would be on inclusive economic growth while preserving Manipur’s cultural heritage, adding that he would discharge his responsibilities with sincerity and dedication, mindful of the trust placed in him.
The summoning of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, along with the first Cabinet meeting, signals the resumption of legislative and administrative processes in the state, officially bringing President’s rule to an end.
The sixth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly was last held from July 31 to August 12, 2024.
PM Modi skips Lok Sabha reply as protests force repeated adjournments
PM Modi did not deliver his Lok Sabha reply today after sustained Opposition protests led to repeated adjournments over a dispute involving Rahul Gandhi’s proposed speech.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not deliver his scheduled reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address in the Lok Sabha today after sustained Opposition protests led to multiple adjournments of the House.
The disruption followed an escalation of tensions linked to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s proposed speech and the suspension of eight Opposition MPs a day earlier. The situation worsened after remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey during the proceedings.
Dispute over references to books sparks fresh ruckus
The controversy intensified when Nishikant Dubey responded to Rahul Gandhi’s demand to speak on national security and references to the unpublished memoirs of former Army chief General MM Naravane. Dubey said that while Gandhi wanted to quote from an unpublished book, he himself had brought several books that, according to him, made claims about the Gandhi family.
As Dubey began listing these books and their contents, strong protests erupted from Opposition members. Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who was presiding over the House at the time, cited Rule 349, which restricts members from reading out books, newspapers, or letters unless directly related to parliamentary business. Despite repeated warnings, the matter remained unresolved, leading to another adjournment.
Rahul Gandhi accuses government of silencing debate
Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi alleged that he was being prevented from speaking on an issue of national importance. He claimed the government was uncomfortable with references to General Naravane’s memoirs, which he said discussed the handling of the 2020 China border crisis.
In a social media post, Gandhi said he intended to present the Prime Minister with a book authored by the former Army chief, adding that some cabinet ministers had even questioned the existence of the book. He also wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after the suspension of eight Opposition MPs, alleging that parliamentary debate was being curtailed.
After it became clear that the Prime Minister would not speak in the House today, Gandhi posted that PM Modi had avoided Parliament because he was “scared” to face the truth. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra echoed the allegation, claiming the Prime Minister was unwilling to enter the House.
Proceedings disrupted throughout the day
Lok Sabha proceedings were first adjourned until 2 pm amid loud protests over the issue linked to Naravane’s memoirs. Even after the House reconvened, disruptions continued, preventing normal business from resuming.
Later, Congress MPs staged a demonstration outside the Parliament complex, demanding that Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak on the President’s address.
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