Russia-Ukraine War LIVE News: Kyiv says Russia launched 75 missiles on Ukraine Monday

Ukraine foreign minister cuts short Africa tour after Russian attacks on Ukraine

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Monday he was cutting short a trip to Africa following Russian missiles strikes across his country.”I am in constant contact with partners since early morning today to coordinate a resolute response to Russians attacks. I am also interrupting my Africa tour and heading back to Ukraine immediately,” he wrote on Twitter.

Ask Congressmen if they have visited Statue of Unity; have a big heart and visit Sardar Patel’s memorial

– PM Modi

The enemy launched massive strikes on Kyiv. Most of the strikes hit the centre of the capital. At the moment, 12 people are reported injured. Five people died,” the national police service said in a statement on Facebook.

Zelensky says Russia used Iranian drones in Monday’s attacks on Ukraine

Ukraine’s military says it shot down 41 of 75 missiles fired by Russia on Monday morning

‘Russia launched 75 missiles’

Kyiv has said that Russia launched 75 missiles on Ukraine on Monday morning.

When I became Gujarat CM, I did not have much experience in administration. But it is our privilege that CM Bhupendra Patel has an experience of around 25 years ranging from panchayat to Assembly

– PM Modi at Anand, Gujarat

Ukrainian ministry adviser says at least 8 people killed, 24 wounded in strike on Kyiv

CPI(M) says parliamentary panel’s proposal on making Hindi as medium of instruction unacceptable

The ruling CPI(M) in Kerala on Monday opposed the recommendation of a parliamentary committee to make Hindi as the medium of instruction in technical and non-technical institutions including IITs, saying this runs contrary to the spirit of the Constitution and the country’s linguistic diversity. A parliamentary committee has recently recommended that the medium of instruction in technical and non-technical higher education institutes such as IITs in Hindi-speaking states should be Hindi and in other parts of India their respective local language. It said the use of English should be made optional.

“They are trying to destroy us and wipe us off the face of the Earth. Completely.” He cited Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Kyiv.

– Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said on Telegram

At least five killed, 12 wounded in Ukrainian capital – police

At least five people were killed and 12 wounded in Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Monday, police said. “Most hits were in the centre of the capital,” the police said in a statement on its Facebook page. “At present, it is known that 12 were wounded. Five people were killed.”

321 dengue cases recorded in first 5 days of October. 693 cases of dengue were reported in the month of September. Till 5 October, 1258 cases & no deaths of dengue have been reported, this year.

China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday

Chinese cities were imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week. The latest lockdown started on Monday in Fenyang city in northern China’s Shanxi province after a preliminary positive case was found in citywide testing the previous day, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar is likely to welcome ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ in Maharashtra on October 9: Congress sources.

Missile strikes on ‘many cities’ of Ukraine: Kyiv

Missile strikes on “many” Ukrainian cities including the capital Kyiv left people dead and wounded on Monday, the country’s presidency said, a day after Moscow blamed Ukraine for an explosion on a bridge connecting Crimea to Russia. “Ukraine is under missile attack. There is information about strikes in many cities of our country,” Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the president’s office, said on social media, calling on the population to “stay in shelters”.

Bharuch and Ankleshwar are being developed as twin cities.

– PM Modi

Apple may bring USB-C port to AirPods, Mac accessories by 2024

Tech giant Apple might bring USB-C port to AirPods and Mac accessories by 2024, the media reported. The company might introduce USB-C to its newest AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods by the year 2024, while Mac accessories like the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad may convert to USB-C as soon as the next year.

Mulayam Singh Yadav is no more between us. He was the centre of UP politics for 5 decades and played a very important role in the politics of the country. I pay my deepest condolences to the family members and their supporters. May his soul rest in peace: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Mulayam Singh Yadav was a leader who did politics by being connected to the lives of people & never stepped backwards while taking tough decisions. It’s a huge loss to Indian politics. May his soul rest in peace & his family find strength.

– CM Bhupesh Baghel

Malaysia PM dissolves parliament

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved parliament on Monday, paving the way for national elections to be held in the coming weeks. The election date will be announced by the election commission, Ismail said in a televised address.

Three more explosions have been heard in central Kyiv

Lalu Prasad Yadav condoles death of Mulayam Singh Yadav

Netaji is no more among us. Mulayam Singh Yadav had an important contribution to taking forward the socialist movement. We had familiar relations with him. The news of his demise is very saddening for us. I pray to god that his soul rests in peace: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav

‘Dead and wounded’ from multiple strikes in many cities across Ukraine.

– President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Nobel panel to announce winner of economics prize

The winner, or winners, of this year’s Nobel Prize for economics will be announced Monday at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, in Stockholm. The prizes carry a cash award of 10 million Swedish kronor (nearly $900,000) and will be handed out on Dec. 10.

SC allows mining baron Janardhan Reddy to visit Bellary in Karnataka

The Supreme Court on Monday permitted former Karnataka minister and accused in illegal mining case Gali Janardhan Reddy to visit and stay till November 6 in Bellary district to meet his daughter. A bench of Justices M R Shah and Krishna Murari also directed the special court to conduct trial on a day-to-day basis and complete the whole exercise in six months from November 9, 2022.

Mortal remains of veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav being taken to Saifai, his ancestral village in Uttar Pradesh, from Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital. His last rites will be held in Saifai on October 11.

In Gujarat, women knows living fearlessly, they can go to study in Vadodara. Now there is development in education in Bharuch as well. We have ensured that girls do not fear when going home from bus stop.

– Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported explosions in the city’s Shevchenko district, a large area in the center of Kyiv that includes the historic old town as well as several government offices.

Gujarat will not allow ‘Urban Naxals’ to destroy life of state’s youth.

– PM Modi

SC refuses to entertain plea to declare cow as national animal

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to declare cow as a national animal. A bench of Justices S K Kaul and Abhay S Oka asked the petitioner what fundamental right was being affected.

When I took over as PM in 2014, Indian economy was ranked 10th in the world, now it has come to 5th position.

– PM Modi

NCW issues notice to Guj AAP chief over derogatory remarks against PM

The National Commission for Women (NCW) in a notice has asked AAP’s Gujarat president Gopal Italia to appear before the commission on October 13 for a personal hearing. The notice was issued in connection with Italia’s old video clip in which he is using abusive words for the Prime Minister of India. The Commission took cognizance of this video on Sunday, after the clip was shared on Twitter by BJP leader Tajinder Bagga. The Commission in the notice stated, “The language used by Italia is language bias, misogynistic and extremely shameful, condemnable and unbecoming of you.”

I am happy to announce that now along with industrial development, Bharuch will also be home to an international airport. This airport will play an important role in increasing exports from Gujarat.

– PM Modi in Bharuch

SC allows former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy to visit and stay till November 6, 2022 in Bellary district to meet his daughter.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of country’s first bulk drug park at Bharuch in Gujarat.

Former PM Manmohan Singh writes to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav after demise of veteran politician and his father Mulayam Singh Yadav. “He was a leader of high esteem who was respected by everybody. May god give all of you strength to bear this loss with courage & fortitude,” he wrote.

Ukraine conflict does not serve interests of anybody: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that the Ukraine conflict does not serve the interests of anybody, as he stressed that India was against such hostilities as it can have a “very profound impact” on everybody across the world. During a joint press meet with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong here, Jaishankar also declined to predict India’s vote in advance on the upcoming draft resolution against Russia in the UN General Assembly.

Explosions rock Kyiv after Putin accuses Ukraine of attack on bridge

Explosions shook the Ukrainian capital on Monday after Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of a terrorist attack on a bridge linking Russia and Crimea, sparking calls for reprisals from top officials in Moscow. Thick smoke rose from central Kyiv after the city was rocked by several loud blasts, witnesses said. It was not immediately clear what caused the explosions and there were no immediate reports of casualties.

India’s Adani Group in talks to buy Jaiprakash’s cement unit for $606 million

India’s Adani Group is in advanced talks to buy debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd’s cement business for $606 million, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing sources. Separately, Jaiprakash Associates said its board had approved the divestiture of the company’s cement business, but did not reveal the name of a potential buyer or the price.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav at Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital.

Mulayam to be cremated in Sefai on Tuesday

The mortal remains of the late Samajwadi patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav will be taken to his native village Sefai in Etawah later on Monday. In a tweet, the Samajwadi Party informed that the cremation of the late leader will be held in his village on Tuesday at 3.p.m. A party source said that it has been decided not to bring the mortal remains to Lucknow in view of torrential rains in the state capital.

Explosions rock central Kyiv in apparent missile strikes

Two explosions rocked Kyiv early on Monday following months of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital. The explosions were heard by AP journalists and appeared to be the result of missile strikes. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitchko reported explosions in the city’s Shevchenko district, a large area in the centre of Kyiv that includes the historic old town as well as several government offices. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

‘Netaji’ was dear to all. He devoted his life to Uttar Pradesh and the nation. His demise is a great loss to the country. His contributions to the nation will be remembered for many years to come

– Union minister Piyush Goyal on Mulayam Singh Yadav

Indo-Pacific being ‘reshaped’: Aus Foreign Minister Penny Wong

India and Australia have recognised that the strategic Indo-Pacific region is being “reshaped” both economically and strategically, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Monday, underling that the partnership with India is a “critical part” of shaping the region, amidst China’s aggressive posturing. Wong said during a press conference on Monday with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who arrived in Canberra from New Zealand.

The demise of Mulayam Singh Yadav ji is the end of a political era. The news of his death is very sad from the point of view of the politics of UP as well as the country. I am also saddened by this news.

– Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

India beat South Africa to win DICC T20 Champions Trophy 2022

The India cricket team for the hearing impaired clinched the Deaf International Cricket Council T20 Champions Trophy by beating South Africa by 39 runs at the Malek Stadium here. India, the only undefeated team in the tournament, posted 140 for 4 in 20 overs batting first and then bowled out South Africa for 101.

Paytm annualised run rate of loan disbursals touches Rs 34,000 crore in Sep

Digital financial services firm One97 Communications, which operates under the Paytm brand name, on Monday posted around 17% increase in annualised run rate (ARR) of loan disbursals from August at around Rs 34,000 crore in September. It’s ARR of loan disbursals stood at Rs 29,000 crore in August.

Kanye West’s Twitter, Instagram locked over offensive posts

Kanye West’s Twitter and Instagram accounts have been locked because of antisemitic posts by the rapper, now known legally as Ye. Spokespersons for Twitter and Instagram parent Meta said Sunday that Ye posted messages that violated their policies. In a tweet sent late Saturday, Ye said he would soon go “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE,” according to internet archive records. That’s an apparent reference to the U.S. military readiness condition scale known as DEFCON.

Rajasthan offers Rs 51,000 as reward for informing about adulterated food

In view of the upcoming festive season, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has launched a special campaign under which anyone providing information on adulterated food in the state will receive a reward of Rs 51,000. The development came after a high-level meeting at Gehlot’s residence here. The Chief Minister said that it is the right of the citizens to get pure food products and the concerned departments should play an active role to ensure accuracy.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal grieves demise of SP patriarch Mulayam Singh

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday expressed his grief on the death of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and prayed for strength to his family and admirers to bear the loss. Mulayam, 82, former Chief Minister of UP died on Monday at Medanta hospital in Gurugram, where he was undergoing treatment. “Received the sad news of demise of former Chief Minister of UP and Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav. May almighty rest his soul at his feet and give strength to his family and admirers to bear the loss,” Kejriwal said in a tweet.

India’s Tata Motors shares fall 5% as Jaguar Land Rover wholesale volumes disappoint

Shares of India’s Tata Motors Ltd fell as much as 4.6% on Monday after the automaker reported lower-than-expected wholesale volumes for its Jaguar Land Rover business, prompting brokerage J.P. Morgan to downgrade the stock over the weekend. Tata Motors late on Friday said its Jaguar Land Rover wholesale volumes – excluding its joint venture in China – were 75,307 for the second quarter, while it had in August, projected wholesale volumes to be around 90,000.

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi meets ostracised Dalit family in K’taka

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met a Dalit family, who was ostracised after their son touched a pole attached to a God’s idol in Ullerahalli village of Kolar district, on the sidelines of his Bharat Jodo Yatra on Monday. While interacting with the family, Rahul Gandhi expressed his concern over the injustice and comforted them for having gone through a traumatic experience of “untouchability”.

Uttar Pradesh government announces three-day state mourning on the demise of veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav. His last rites will be performed with full state honours, says Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Japan eager to welcome tourists from abroad amid cheap yen

It’s hard to tell from his serious demeanor, but Akky International Corp. Chief Executive Hideyuki Abe can barely contain his excitement. Foreign tourists are coming back, those money-laden visitors from abroad who used to flock into his colorful store in Tokyo’s Akihabara electronics district, cluttered with watches and souvenirs like samurai swords and toy cats with bobbing heads. Individual travelers will be able to visit Japan without visas beginning on Tuesday, just like in pre-COVID-19 times, and electronics stores, airlines and various tourists spots have big hopes for a revival of their businesses.

India’s active Covid cases dips to 28,079; logs 2,424 new infections

India experienced a single day increase of 2,424 new coronavirus infections on Monday, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,14,437. However the number of active cases has decreased to 28,079, the Union Health Ministry data revealed. As per the data updated at 8 am, the overall death toll has climbed to 5,28,814 with 15 fatalities, which includes 12 deaths reconciled by Kerala.

Mulayam Singh Yadav served people diligently, devoted his life towards popularising ideals of Jayaprakash Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia.

– PM Modi

Rains cool Delhi by 2 degrees; traffic jams abound

Rains brought the mercury down on Monday morning with the minimum temperature settling at 19.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season’s average, even as traffic snarls were reported from across the national capital due to waterlogging. Delhi recorded 21.8 mm of rainfall till 8.30 am this morning.

PM Modi condoles death of Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav

Two terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Tangpawa area of the south Kashmir district late Sunday night after specific input about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

135 fishermen return home after spending a year in Bangladeshi jail

Altogether 135 fishermen returned home in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district after spending more than a year in a jail in neighbouring Bangladesh, their union has said. Due to strong currents in the Bay of Bengal, eight trawlers with these fishermen on board entered the Bangladeshi waters in June last year. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) intercepted them and handed them over to the local police at Mongla Port in Khulna, said Satinath Patra, the secretary of Sundarban Saamudrik Matsyajibi Sramik Union.