Ukraine hailed it as a turning point in the 6-month-long war, with thousands of Russian soldiers leaving behind ammunition stockpiles and equipment as they fled.
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‘Credible’ reports of Ukrainian children being transferred to Russia: UN
The UN said there are credible accusations that Russian forces have sent Ukrainian children to Russia for adoption as part of a larger-scale forced relocation and deportation programme.
Britain’s longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II dead at 96
Breaking News: Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral in Scotland aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Two Indian-origin ministers in UK PM Truss’ new cabinet
PM Truss appointed a new cabinet with people from diverse backgrounds. It also includes two Indian-origin ministers, Suella Braverman and Alok Sharma in UK cabinet.
Russia postpones Kherson referendum in Ukraine amid fighting
Russia postpones Kherson referendum in Ukraine even as reports emerged of a Ukrainian counteroffensive in the region.
Mary Elizabeth Truss becomes Britain’s new PM
British politician Liz Truss is set to be the third woman Prime Minister of United Kingdom (UK) after Theresa May and Margaret Thatcher.
Ex-Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry dies in road mishap
Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry died in a car accident in Maharashtra’s Palghar today. Mistry was returning to Mumbai from Ahmedabad in a Mercedes car that crashed against a divider.
‘Maharani 2’ a better, more complex thriller of a show: Amit Sial
Maharani Season 2 star cast Amit Sial’s interview on Connected to India. The political drama series was released on SonyLiv.
Singapore to repeal Section 377 A, says PM Lee in National Day speech
Singapore news: Singapore is set to repeal the Colonial-era law that criminalises gay sex, effectively making it legal to be homosexual in the city-state.
Putin offers monetary aid to women to have over 10 kids
The new Russian reward scheme, known as Mother Heroine, that Putin has announced as a measure to replenish a dwindling population. Women to have over 10 kids will be rewarded.