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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Read Also: Russia-Ukraine crisis: Indian students stranded in Kyiv, say no transport available, where should we go, video goes viral | WATCH

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.

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PM Modi assures no discrimination in women’s quota, delimitation debate intensifies in Parliament

PM Narendra Modi has assured that women’s reservation will be implemented without discrimination, amid a heated debate over delimitation in Parliament.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that there will be no discrimination in the implementation of women’s reservation, as Parliament witnessed a sharp debate over the proposed linkage between the quota and delimitation exercise.

During the ongoing special session, the government reiterated its commitment to ensuring fair representation while addressing concerns raised by opposition parties regarding the timing and structure of the legislation.

The proposed framework aims to reserve 33 percent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. However, its implementation is tied to a fresh delimitation exercise, which is expected after the next census.

Opposition questions timing and intent

Opposition leaders have raised concerns that linking the women’s quota to delimitation could delay its implementation. They argue that the process of redrawing constituencies may push the actual rollout further into the future.

The issue has triggered a broader political confrontation, with multiple parties questioning whether the move could alter representation across states.

Some critics have also alleged that the delimitation exercise could disproportionately benefit certain regions based on population, a charge the government has rejected.

Government reiterates commitment to fair implementation

Responding to these concerns, the Centre has maintained that the reforms are necessary to ensure accurate and updated representation based on population data.

Leaders from the ruling side have repeatedly emphasized that the process will be carried out transparently and without bias. The assurance that there will be “no discrimination” is aimed at addressing fears among states and opposition parties.

The debate marks a key moment in Parliament, with both sides engaging in intense exchanges over one of the most significant electoral reforms in recent years.

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Give all tickets to Muslim women, Amit Shah says, attacking Akhilesh Yadav on sub-quota demand

A sharp exchange between Amit Shah and Akhilesh Yadav in Parliament over sub-quota for Muslim women highlights key divisions on women’s reservation implementation.

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A heated exchange broke out in Parliament during discussions on the women’s reservation framework, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav locking horns over the demand for a sub-quota for Muslim women.

The debate unfolded as the government pushed forward key legislative measures to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Akhilesh Yadav argued that the proposed reservation must ensure representation for women from marginalised communities, including Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Muslim women. He said that without such provisions, large sections could remain excluded from political participation.

He also questioned the timing of the bill, alleging that the Centre was avoiding a caste census. According to him, a census would lead to renewed demands for caste-based reservations, which the government is reluctant to address.

Government rejects religion-based quota

Responding to the demand, Amit Shah made it clear that reservation based on religion is not permitted under the Constitution.

He stated that any proposal to provide quota to Muslims on religious grounds would be unconstitutional, firmly rejecting the idea of a separate sub-quota for Muslim women within the broader reservation framework.

The government has maintained that the existing framework already includes provisions for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) women within the overall reservation structure.

Wider political divide over implementation

The issue of sub-categorisation within the women’s quota has emerged as a major flashpoint, even as most opposition parties broadly support the idea of women’s reservation.

Samajwadi Party leaders reiterated that their support for the bill depends on inclusion of OBC and minority women, while the government continues to defend its constitutional position.

The debate is part of a broader discussion during the special Parliament session, where multiple bills linked to delimitation and implementation of the women’s quota are being taken up.

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No state will lose a seat, Centre assures as delimitation debate takes centre stage in Parliament

Parliament’s special session begins with key focus on implementing women’s reservation and delimitation, setting the stage for major electoral changes.

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A special session of Parliament commenced on Thursday, with the Centre set to take up crucial legislation related to women’s reservation and delimitation of constituencies. The session, scheduled over three days, is expected to witness intense debate as the government pushes forward its legislative agenda.

At the centre of discussions is the proposal to operationalise the women’s reservation law, which seeks to allocate 33 percent of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies to women. The law, passed earlier, requires enabling provisions before it can be implemented.

The rollout of the reservation is closely tied to the delimitation exercise — a process that redraws parliamentary constituencies based on updated population data. The implementation is expected only after the next census and delimitation process are completed.

The government is aiming to put in place the framework so that the reservation can be enforced in future elections, likely around 2029.

Delimitation and numbers at play

Delimitation is a key aspect of the proposed changes, as it will determine how seats are redistributed and which constituencies are reserved. The exercise is expected to reflect population shifts and may also involve an increase in the total number of Lok Sabha seats.

This linkage has made the issue politically sensitive, with several opposition parties backing women’s reservation in principle but raising concerns over how and when delimitation will be carried out.

Political reactions and expected debate

The session is likely to see sharp exchanges between the government and opposition. While there is broad agreement on increasing women’s representation, disagreements remain over the timing, process, and potential political implications of the delimitation exercise.

Some leaders have argued that delimitation could significantly alter the balance of representation among states, making it a contentious issue beyond the women’s quota itself.

The government, however, has framed the move as a step toward strengthening women’s participation in governance and ensuring more inclusive policymaking.

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