LIVE News Updates: PM Modi likely to speak to Russian President Putin tonight

PM Modi likely to speak to Russian President Putin tonight

Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bowl first against India in INDvSL 1st T20

Ukraine's military says Russia attacked with more than 30 strikes on civilian & military

NATO envoys agree to beef up air, land, sea forces on its eastern flank near Ukraine, Russia

More than 40 Ukraine soldiers, around 10 civilians killed

Russia's ground forces cross into Ukraine from several directions

India activates alternate evacuation routes for citizens after Ukraine closes airspace

Situation very uncertain, please stay calm wherever you are, says Indian embassy in Ukraine

Russian ground forces cross into Ukraine, says border guards

Air India flight AI1947 from Ukraine to land at about 12.35 pm today

Focus is on safety and security of Indians, says MEA sources on Ukraine-Russia crisis

Russia says destroyed Ukraine airbases, air defences

AFP reported that Russia says it has destroyed Ukraine airbases and air defences.

Ukraine military says five Russian planes and a Russian helicopter were shot down in Luhansk region

According to Reuters, the Ukraine military said that five Russian planes and a Russian helicopter were shot down in the Luhansk region.

Kerala opposition stages walkout from the Assembly

ANI reported that the Kerala opposition staged a walkout from the Assembly after the Speaker denied them permission to discuss 'Dollar smuggling case' in the House. The opposition protested outside the Assembly hall.

Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik's sister reaches ED office

ANI reported that Maharashtra minister & NCP leader Nawab Malik's sister Dr Saeeda Khan reached the ED office. She has been stopped outside the office. Malik was sent to ED custody (on Feb 18) for 7 days by a court in Mumbai, in a money laundering case.

India women's team beat New Zealand by 6 wickets

ANI reported that India women's team beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in the 5th ODI to avoid 0-5 series sweep. Smriti Mandhana was the top scorer with 71 runs.

Ukraine under attack along Russia, Belarus borders: border guards

According to border guards, Ukraine is under attack along the Russia and Belarus borders, reported AFP.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen denounces Russia's attack on Ukraine

AFP reported that EU chief Ursula von der Leyen denounced Russia's attack on Ukraine and vowed to hold Moscow "accountable".

Dawood Ibrahim's brother brought back to ED office after medical examination

ANI reported that Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar has been brought back to ED office after medical examination. He was sent to ED custody (on Feb 18) for 7 days by a court in Mumbai in a money laundering case.

Air raid sirens sound off in centre of Kyiv

Air raid sirens sound went off in the centre of Kyiv, reported AFP.

Ukraine leader introduces martial law

Ukraine's leader introduced martial law and urged Ukrainians not to 'panic' as he vowed victory, reported AFP.

Rupee plummets 55 paise to 75.16/USD

PTI reported that the Rupee plummeted 55 paise to 75.16/USD in today's early trade as Russia announced military operation in Ukraine.

Explosions heard in Kharkiv

AFP reported that explosions heard in Kharkiv, a major Ukrainian city just south of the Russian border, after Russia's President Vladimir Putin launched a military operation.

Air India flight AI1947 is coming back to Delhi due to NOTAM at Kyiv

ANI reported that the Air India flight AI1947 is coming back to Delhi due to NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) at, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Ukraine urges UN 'to do everything possible to stop the war' at the second emergency Security Council session

Ukraine urged the UN 'to do everything possible to stop the war' at the second emergency Security Council session, reported AFP.

India reports 14,148 new Covid cases, 302 deaths in the last 24 hours

According to ANI, India reported 14,148 new Covid cases, 30,009 recoveries, and 302 deaths in the last 24 hours. This takes the number of active cases to 1,48,359 (0.35%), the daily positivity rate to 1.22%, the total recoveries to 4,22,19,896 and the death toll to 512924, while the total vaccination stands at 1,76,52,31,385 (30,49,988).

Explosions in Ukraine's Black Sea port Odessa

AFP reported that more explosions were heard in Ukraine's Black Sea port Odessa.

World must stop Putin now: Ukraine's Foreign Minister

ANI quoted Ukraine's Foreign Minister as saying, "Ukraine will defend itself and will win. Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Peaceful Ukrainian cities are under strikes. This is a war of aggression. The world can and must stop Putin. The time to act is now."

Nifty at 16,647.00 currently, down by 413.35 points

ANI reported that Nifty is at 16,647.00 currently and went down by 413.35 points.

Powerful explosions heard on east Ukraine front

Powerful explosions were heard on the east Ukraine front, reported AFP.

Sensex slips 1,428.34 points, currently at 55,803.72

ANI reported that the Sensex slipped 1,428.34 points and is currently at 55,803.72.

Putin announces military operation in Ukraine to defend separatists in the east of the country

AFP reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine to defend separatists in the east of the country, and "demilitarise and de-nazify" its pro-Western neighbour. He denounced what he called was a "genocide" orchestrated by Ukraine and NATO aggression.

Explosions heard in Mariupol, eastern Ukraine

AFP reported that explosions were heard in Mariupol, eastern Ukraine.

Explosion heard in Kyiv

AFP reported that an explosion was heard in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Oil prices break $100 on Russian 'military operation' in Ukraine

AFP reported that oil prices rose over $100 in light of the Russian 'military operation' in Ukraine.

Biden condemns 'unprovoked and unjustified attack' by Russia against Ukraine

AFP reported that Biden has condemned the 'unprovoked and unjustified attack' by Russia against Ukraine, and warned of 'catastrophic loss of life and human suffering'.

Facilitating the return of all Indian nationals from Ukraine: India's Permanent Rep to UN

ANI quoted India's Permanent Rep to UN, TS Tirumurti at the UNSC meeting on Ukraine, as saying, "Over 20,000 Indian students are in Ukraine, we are facilitating the return of all Indian nationals including students as may be required."

Putin vows retaliation against those who interfere with Russian Ukraine operation

Russian President Putin has vowed to retaliate against those who interfere with Russia's Ukraine operation, reported AFP.

3.5 magnitude earthquake hits Madhya Pradesh

According to the National Center for Seismology, an earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred 125 km South-South-West of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, at around 4:53am today, reported ANI.

Putin calls on Ukraine military to 'lay down its arms'

Putin called on the Ukraine military to 'lay down its arms', reported AFP.

Special flight landed at Delhi Airport from Kyiv with 182 Indian citizens

ANI reported that a special flight of Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) landed at Delhi Airport from Kyiv, at 7:45 am today, with 182 Indian citizens, including students, said an official of Ukraine International Airlines in India.

Putin stop your troops from attacking Ukraine, says UN Chief

News agency ANI quoted UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as saying, "Indeed an operation is being prepared (by Russia). President Vladimir Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine. Give peace a chance."