Ambassadors vote on a resolution to reaffirm Ukraine’s terroritorial integrity, during a United Nations General Assembly meeting on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, at UN Headquarters in New York City on February 24, 2025
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U.N. adopts resolution demanding Russia immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine
The U.N. General Assembly approved a Ukrainian resolution on Monday (February 24, 2025) demanding an immediate withdrawal of all Russian troops from Ukraine on the third anniversary of the invasion. The vote in the 193-member world body, whose resolutions are not legally binding but are seen as a barometer of world opinion, was 93-18 with 65 abstentions.
Rat miners roped in for rescue operation at Telangana’s SLBC tunnel
A team of expert rat miners, known for their successful rescue operation in Uttarkashi’s Silkyara Bend-Barkot tunnel collapse last year, has arrived at Domalapenta in the district to assist in the ongoing efforts at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse site.
Trump expresses hope Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France’s Macron
President Donald Trump said he was hopeful that Russia’s war in Ukraine was nearing an endgame as he met on Monday (February 24, 2025) with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the invasion.
House panel members question government on impact of corporate tax cut
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, during a six-hour-long meeting on Monday (February 24, 2025), questioned the government on the impact of the corporate tax cut introduced five years ago.
Maha Kumbh: 15,000 workers conduct synchronised cleanliness drive, eye world record
As many as 15,000 sanitation workers attempted to set a Guinness World Record as they carried out a synchronised cleanliness drive across four zones in Mahakumbh Nagar on Monday (February 24, 2025). Prayagraj Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani, Mahakumbh’s Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana and the Guinness Book of World Records supervisory team were present on the occasion, according to an official statement.
SLBC tunnel collapse: Family members of trapped Jharkhand workers leave for Telangana
The family members of four workers from Jharkhand, who have been trapped in a collapsed section of a tunnel in Telangana, left for the southern state on Monday (February 24, 2025), officials said. At least eight workers, including four from Jharkhand’s Gumla district, were trapped inside the tunnel after a section of it collapsed in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district.
Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work, Vatican says
Pope Francis showed a slight improvement in laboratory tests Monday (February 24, 2025) and resumed some work activities, including calling a parish in Gaza City that he has kept in touch with since the war there began, the Vatican said. The Vatican’s evening bulletin was more upbeat than in recent days. It said the 88-year-old Francis. suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, hadn’t had any more respiratory crises.
Friedrich Merz vows to unite Europe with Germany’s top job
Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor after the country’s election, has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Champions Trophy 2025: Rachin powers NZ into the semifinals
A large number of spectators turned up at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday (February 24, 2025), hoping for Bangladesh to pull off a stunner against New Zealand and keep Pakistan alive in the Champions Trophy semifinal race. However, Rachin Ravindra had different plans. Having missed out on the tournament opener after being struck by the ball on his forehead during the tri-series earlier this month, Rachin (112, 105b, 12×4, 1×6) returned to action in style, bringing up his fourth ODI century as New Zealand stormed into the semifinals with a five-wicket win.
Indian companies added to list as U.K., EU announce new Russia-related sanctions
The European Union (EU) and the U.K. marked the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with a slew of additional sanctions related to Moscow and those doing business with it. Indian entities are among those impacted by these measures. The move came as several Western heads of government, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, visited Kyiv in a show of support for Ukraine.
Haryana BJP promises land ownership rights, property tax discounts ‘pink toilets’ and more in its poll manifesto
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s 21-point manifesto for upcoming municipal polls at Rohtak on Monday, saying that “triple engine” government was required in the State to accelerate the speed of development.
R.G. Kar rape and murder case: CBI submits status report in Sealdah court
The CBI on Monday (February 24, 2025) submitted a status report before Sealdah court on its probe into the rape-murder case at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, in which one person has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment till death.
Weekly rest for pilots to be raised to 48 hours from 36 hours from July 1: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Monday (February 24, 2025) ruled that the weekly rest for pilots will be raised from 36 hours to 48 hours from July 1 after a year-long delay in the implementation of liberalised duty and rest norms announced by the aviation regulator last year due to opposition from airlines.
Published – February 25, 2025 06:59 am IST
