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Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day state visit to New Delhi today — his first since the Ukraine war began — several European envoys and officials are understood to have privately urged the Indian government in recent days to press him to end the conflict.

The Rajya Sabha passed a resolution through voice vote to extend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, to Manipur, which has been under the President’s rule since February.

India’s aviation regulator, DGCA, has launched an investigation into IndiGo’s widespread flight disruptions after the airline cancelled more than 100 flights and delayed many others.

The government is preparing to amend its earlier order after backlash over the mandate requiring all phones to be integrated with Sanchar Saathi. Officials said consultations are underway to address concerns raised by citizen groups and manufacturers.

The Calcutta High Court has upheld its 2023 order cancelling 32,000 primary teachers’ jobs in West Bengal, stating that the recruitment process was marred by irregularities. The state government is expected to review further legal options.

International News

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has accepted parts of the US peace plan for the Ukraine conflict, but warned that several proposals remain unacceptable to Moscow.

Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants wounded 5 soldiers

The United States has paused immigration applications from nations on its travel-ban list, with authorities saying the action is temporary as updated security assessments are conducted.

In a submission before Nepal’s Supreme Court, Prime Minister Sushila Karki has blamed a collective failure of Parliament and government for the recent GenZ revolt, which led to her appointment as the new head of the government.

Malaysia has announced that the search for missing flight MH370 will resume, following new indications shared by exploration companies willing to undertake fresh deep-sea operations.

Sports News

India faces South Africa in the second ODI at Raipur, with both teams looking to gain an advantage in the ongoing series.

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell highlighted the injury concerns surrounding fast bowlers such as Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, noting that the modern cricketing schedule places significant strain on pacers.

Business News

A new study has found that several major AI companies’ safety protocols do not meet global standards. Researchers say transparency and compliance mechanisms need significant strengthening.

Negotiations between Indian apparel manufacturers and US importers have stalled for summer orders, worth around $2 billion for Indian exporters, The Indian Express has learnt.

The Finance Ministry is not considering any consolidation of public sector banks (PSBs) at the moment, the Parliament was told, amid speculation that more state-owned lenders may be merged together to form larger banks.

Education News

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that over 72,000 foreign students from 200 countries are studying in India, marking a continued rise in international enrolment across Indian universities.

At Tezpur University, tensions escalated between students, teachers and the Vice-Chancellor after a confrontation on campus led to protests. Officials said discussions are being held to resolve the matter.