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The panel analyses the developing crisis in Ukraine and the evacuation efforts made by India. Kira Rudik, the head of the Golos Party, argues that Ukraine cannot be held responsible for delaying negotiation because of Russia's ongoing aggression. Fred Weir, correspondent for the Boston-based daily, The C S Monitor, says that early days of war are murky in terms of claims of victory, but that Russia is most likely attacking Kyiv because it is looking for a regime change.

The panel discusses the potential of talks as Ukraine struggles against a Russian invasion that has resulted in civilian deaths. The Ukraine MP speaks about arming himself to fight for survival and the need to defend his country.

People woke up to emergency sirens, explosions, smoke and the announcement of martial law in Ukraine today. The Russian invasion of Ukraine began soon after a televised speech by Russian President Putin asking the Ukrainian troops to lay their arms and return home. Shelling and missile strikes were reported across the country as Russia begins an invasion from land and sea. Ukraine says they have suffered some civilian and military casualties. World powers have condemned the Russian invasion and imposed sanctions, but will this be enough to deter Russia? Also, with many students stranded in Ukraine and an inevitable impact on world economy and crude prices, what are the challenges for India?

With the Ukranian airspace closed, India on Thursday said it was sending government teams for the land borders of Ukraine to help evacuate Indians in need of assistance in the country that came under Russian attack on Thursday. "The topmost priority is the safety of Indians in Ukraine. PM Modi is going to speak to President Putin. We are in contact with all Indian students, facilitating flights out of Ukraine. Several advisories have been issued to Indians in Ukraine," Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said at a news conference.

Vehicles were set on fire and isolated incidents of stone-pelting were reported as tension spread in Karnataka's Shivamogga town over the murder of a member of right-wing outfit Bajrang Dal. Harsha, a 26-year-old Bajrang Dal member who worked as a tailor, was stabbed by unidentified persons around 9 pm last night. He was rushed to hospital but could not survive. Police have arrested three people in connection with the murder case.

11th hour diplomacy by France staves off a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine for the moment. There is now a possibility of the US President meeting Russia's Vladimir Putin but that is only if there is no invasion till then. For India, its wait and watch. There are 20,000 Indian students who study in Ukraine - many of these students are unable to return home because their universities will not allow them to get online education. On the show, is a Russian invasion of Ukraine still inevitable?

Pressure on Ukraine further intensifies as Western leaders warn of an imminent Russian invasion. Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron held a two-hour meeting where they agreed to do 'everything' to find a diplomatic solution. Meanwhile sources say India is withdrawing family members of embassy staff in Ukraine.

On a day when Punjab voted, we bring you interviews with two of the key leaders in these elections - Congress leader Sunil Jakhar and Aam Aadmi Party's Raghav Chadha. There are several key questions, with the political fate of Punjab having been decided.

US President Joe Biden is convinced that Russia is preparing to strike Ukraine after a massive military buildup that has stoked the biggest East-West crisis since the Cold War. While Russia maintains that it continues to pull out forces from areas along Ukraine's frontier new satellite pics show airfields near Ukraine packed with Russian jets. So is this aggressive posturing just saber rattling, or is Putin serious about attacking Ukraine?

The Karnataka Congress has threatened boycott of both Houses in the Assembly unless BJP Minister KS Eshwarappa is charged with sedition, or faces action, for saying a saffron flag could become India's national flag some day and that it could be raised from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

The Karnataka Congress has threatened boycott of both Houses in the Assembly unless Panchayati Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa is charged with sedition, or faces action, for saying a saffron flag could become India's national flag some day and that it could be raised from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

On a day on which a video appeared showing the police striking anti-hijab protesters in Ghaziabad near Delhi a few days back, Karnataka's hijab row played out for the fourth day in the High Court on Wednesday, with the Chief Justice hearing arguments from Muslim girls who have challenged restrictions on wearing the religious headscarves in classrooms. On the show tonight, some very special guests, including Majiziya Bhanu, a World Powerlifting world Champion, who has risen to the top and proudly wears the hijab. There are others who say the hijab is regressive and should be done away with.

With the Haryana Government mandating board exams for Classes 5 and 8, there are serious protests from parents and schools. Does a Class 5 child really need board exams?

Former Union Minister Ashwani Kumar today quit the Congress, his party of over 40 years, saying, "there comes a time when you can't take any more". He also said he sees the Congress going downhill in the "foreseeable future". The Congress, he said, didn't seem to be reflecting the mood of the nation. NDTV speaks to Mr Kumar in an exclusive interview.

On a day when India issued an advisory to citizens in the Ukraine, there appear to be clear signs that Russia may be moving away from the edge of an invasion of Ukraine, with diplomatic efforts now back at the centre stage. The Ukrainian ambassador to India talks to NDTV on where he sees all this going.