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Amid the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, moments of beauty and normalcy become powerful acts of resilience.

A flight carrying the Operation Sindoor outreach delegation to Moscow, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, faced hours of delay after a drone attack triggered the temporary closure of Moscow airport on Thursday. The aircraft was forced to circle in the air before being cleared to land, according to the MP's team.

NSA Ajit Doval is expected to attend the 13th meeting of NSAs in Moscow. The meeting, chaired by Russia's Security Council Secretary, will address various security issues. It gains significance as the first visit after Operation Sindhu, with discussions likely on India-Pakistan tensions, defence cooperation with Russia, and regional security challenges. The visit also comes amid ongoing delivery of S-400 systems from Russia to India.

India has launched Operation SINDOOR, sending 7 all-party delegations to 25 countries across the globe—from the US and Russia to Qatar and Brazil.

US President Donald Trump had a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump claims that Russia and Ukraine will start 'true talks' following this conversation. The call lasted over two hours and five minutes, with both leaders addressing each other by their first names. Trump has informed various European leaders and the Pope about the development.

On World Today, the focus is on President Trump's intervention in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump spoke with President Zelensky before initiating a call with President Putin, aiming for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire.

In this video, we unpack Trump’s peace promises across major global conflicts — Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, and the India-Pakistan tension — and what the ground reality looks like now.

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, the world stands with India. After Russia, the United States has expressed strong support for India's fight against terror.

India has received a new supply of Igla-S missiles from Russia, boosting the air defense capabilities of the Indian Army. The Igla-S is a shoulder-fired, very short-range air defense system designed to neutralize low-flying aircraft. This procurement, worth approximately Rs. 260 crore, is part of the Emergency Procurement Powers granted by the Centre for the Forces. The missiles are expected to strengthen air defense troops in forward areas, particularly in the western sector.

Pakistan's ambassador to Russia has stated that Pakistan would use the full spectrum of power, including nuclear weapons, in case of a war-like situation with India. This statement comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The nuclear threat has been reiterated by several Pakistani ministers and diplomats, while India maintains a firm stance on the issue.

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to skip Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9th. The Minister of State for Defence is expected to represent India at the event. This decision follows Prime Minister Modi's earlier cancellation of his Moscow visit. The change in plans is attributed to the current tense situation, with officials preferring to remain in India. Despite this, India aims to maintain the importance of India-Russia ties by sending a representative.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the World Audiovisual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai. He highlights the global impact of Indian cinema, mentioning Raj Kapoor's popularity in Russia and A.R. Rahman's music. The summit brings together artists, innovators, investors, and policymakers from over 100 countries. The PM also recalls the Gandhi 150 initiative, where artists worldwide sang 'Vaishnav Jan To' to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.