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European Union countries have agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia

By Daniel Wiessner

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Back in 2013, when Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was facing bogus criminal charges, I recalled when my great-grandfather, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, compared Russia to a tub full of dough. “You put your hand down in it, down to the bottom," and “when you first pull out your hand, a little hole remains." But then, “before your very eyes," the dough returns to its original state—a “spongy, puffy mass." Navalny’s death more than a decade later proves that little has changed. The prison where Navalny died is a brutal one.

ALSO READ: Farmers suspend 'Delhi Chalo' March for 2 days after Govt invite About the Khanauri incident, Mann accused the Haryana Police of disturbing law and order. He also asked why farmers can't go to the national capital to discuss their issues with the government.

Narendra Modi’s Ram Rajya, former Congress president and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the Centre has failed to generate enough employment opportunities for the downtrodden constituting "90 per cent of the population," in the country, news agency PTI reported. The former Congress president was addressing a public meeting at the Ghantaghar intersection of Kanpur during his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.' "What kind of Ram Rajya is this where … Backward classes, Dalits, tribals and minorities, who constitute about 90 per cent of the total population, cannot get jobs," Rahul Gandhi said. "Fifty per cent of the population in the country belongs to backward classes, 15 per cent are Dalits, 8 per cent are tribals and 15 per cent are minorities.

After Alexei Navalny recovered from poisoning in 2020, his wife Yulia Navalnaya was asked whether her husband should give up his role as Russia’s most prominent opposition figure. “No," she said, without pause. “I fully support Alexei’s work, sincerely.

Delhi Chalo’ march and protests, now in their eighth day. “After the fourth round, the government is ready to discuss all the issues including MSP demand, crop diversification, stubble issue, and FIR in the fifth round. I again invite farmer leaders for talks.

Arctic penal colony where Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died last week. Western leaders have expressed outrage at the news from Russian authorities that Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent domestic critic, had fallen unconscious and died in prison on Friday.

Mickey 17 after it was earlier updated from its previous date which was on March 29, 2024. The release date for the latest Mickey 17 has been announced by Warner Bros. for the new film by Bong Joon-Ho which is on January 31, 2025. It also made the confirmation that Mickey 17 will be playing in the IMAX theatres. The leading character of Mickey Barnes played by star Robert Pattinson will be accompanied by Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Ackie, and Toni Collette.

Vladimir Putin's critic Alexei Navalny on 16 February, following which the United Kingdom froze assets of six Russian prison bosses, who were reportedly in charge of the Arctic penal colony housing Navalny. According to media reports, the sanctioned six Russians, including the head and five deputy heads of the penal colony, will also be banned from travelling to UK.

Alexei Navalny has filed a lawsuit at a court in the Arctic city of Salekhard contesting officials’ refusal to release her son’s body, Russia’s state news agency Tass reported Wednesday. A closed-door hearing has been scheduled for March 4, the report said, quoting court officials.

Zombie deer disease" has put scientists on alert. It has 100 per cent fatality rate and so far there is no vaccine. Concerns have been raised over its potentiality to cause infection among humans, as per a report. As many as 33 states in the US have reported such cases. Apart from the US, instances of the disease have been reported in South Korea, Canada, and Norway.

Israel hit Gaza with air strikes on Tuesday as world powers grappled with how to broker a ceasefire ahead of a UN Security Council vote that was expected to be blocked by a US veto. A total of 103 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours of Israeli strikes and ground combat in the besieged Hamas-ruled territory, its health ministry said.

The White House says it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in an Arctic penal colony

unblocked" about half an hour later. Accounts of Navalny’s aides, such as spokesperson Kira Yarmysh, did not appear to have been affected. ALSO READ: Vladimir Putin critic passes away in Russian prison — Who was Alexei Navalny? It was not immediately clear why Navalnaya’s account was briefly suspended.

Rituraj Singh tragically died today due to a cardiac arrest. As per reports, Rituraj had been contending with pancreatic illness and was 59 years old. A close friend of the actor, Amit Behl, confirmed the news, «Yes, he passed away from cardiac arrest. He had been hospitalized for pancreatic treatment, returned home, experienced cardiac complications, and subsequently passed away.» In the realm of cardiac health, two terms often intermingle cause confusion among the general populace: heart attack and cardiac arrest. While they may sound synonymous, understanding the disparity between the two is crucial, as it can be a matter of life and death. Here is the difference between the both.

Andreas Brehme, who scored from the penalty spot to seal victory for West Germany against Argentina in the 1990 World Cup final, died overnight into Tuesday at the age of 63, his former club Bayern Munich said. «FC Bayern is deeply shocked by the sudden death of Andreas Brehme,» the club said in a statement. «We will always keep Andreas Brehme in our hearts. As a world champion and as a very special person.»

Centre accept their demands, including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price (MSP) for crops and farm loan waiver, and said they will head to Delhi on Wednesday. His statement came a day after the farmer leaders taking part in the «Delhi Chalo» agitation rejected the Centre's proposal for procuring pulses, maize and cotton at the MSP by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in favour of farmers. In the fourth round of talks with the farmer leaders on Sunday, a panel of three Union ministers proposed that government agencies would buy pulses, maize and cotton at the MSP for five years after entering into an agreement with farmers. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are spearheading the «Delhi Chalo» march.

Rituraj Singh, known for his versatile performances across various TV shows and films, tragically passed away at the age of 59 following a cardiac arrest. Singh, a veteran of the industry with a career spanning over three decades, had recently been hospitalised due to complications related to pancreatic illness. The news of his demise has left the entertainment fraternity reeling in shock, with an outpouring of condolences flooding social media platforms. Colleagues and friends, including prominent figures like Varun Dhawan, Arshad Warsi, and Rupali Ganguly, took to their respective social media accounts to express their grief and pay tribute to the late actor.