1. India abstains on UNSC resolution that âdeploresâ Russian aggression against Ukraine India abstained on a U.S.-sponsored U.N. Security Council resolution that âdeplores in the strongest termsâ Russiaâs âaggressionâ against Ukraine, with New Delhi saying dialogue is the only answer to settling differences and disputes and voicing âregretâ that the path of diplomacy was given up. The resolution did not pass since permanent member Russia, and President of the Security Council for the month of February used its veto. The resolution received 11 votes in favour and three abstentions, including by India, China and the UAE. 2. Cabinet Committee on Security likely to meet again on Saturday amid Ukraine war The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is likely to meet again today amid the Russian offensive against Ukraine, sources in the government said. 3. Air India to start evacuation flights to countries bordering Ukraine Air India will start evacuation flights to countries bordering Ukraine from Saturday even as the government has requested other airlines to join the âoperationâ to bring back Indians trying to flee the war-torn country. Air India will operate a flight each to Bucharest and Budapest as special government charter flights, the airline tweeted late on Friday evening. 4. First batch of stranded Indians to depart from Romania on Saturday The first batch of Indian nationals from Ukraine reached Romania on Friday afternoon after crossing the Suceava border post, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. 5. Cabinet likely to consider proposal for FDI in LIC on Saturday The Union Cabinet is likely to consider today a proposal seeking changes in the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy to facilitate disinvestment of the countryâs largest insurer LIC, sources said. 6. President arrives in Guwahati on three-day Assam tour President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Guwahati on Friday on a three-day visit to Assam, where he will take part in a series of programmes including the launch of the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. 7. Rahul Gandhi to start Gujarat visit by offering prayers at Dwarkadhish Temple today Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will offer prayers at Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka today and then attend a meeting of party workers in Gujarat, which heads for Assembly polls later in the year. 8. Mumbai aim to keep semis hope alive with win over lowly Goa Mumbai City FC will look to take a step forward towards ensuring a semifinal spot when they cross swords with FC Goa in an Indian Super League match in Bambolim today. 9. Kerala Blasters face Chennaiyin in do-or-die battle There will be no room for error for Kerala Blasters FC as they look to strengthen their semifinal chances when they take on Chennaiyin FC in a crucial Indian Super League clash in Vasco today. 10. FIH Pro League: Indian men seek consistency, women look to maintain winning momentum against Spain Consistency will be key for the Indian menâs hockey team, while the womenâs side would look to build on the momentum gained from a fantastic debut when the two take on Spain in their respective FIH Pro League campaign ties Bhubaneswar today. 11. 2nd T20I: India on course to wrap up series in Dharamsala; Sri Lankans hope to stay afloat A reinvigorated India will look to pocket their second series win in as many weeks and build on the gains made from a drastic change in their batting approach in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka Dharamsala on Saturday. [logo] The Morning Filter 26 FEBRUARY 2022 [The Hindu logo] Welcome to the Morning Filter newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories and events to follow today. [[Arrow]Open in browser]( [[Mail icon]More newsletters]( Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today 1. India abstains on UNSC resolution that âdeploresâ Russian aggression against Ukraine
[Members of the United Nations Security Council cast their votes during a meeting at United Nations headquarters on February 25, 2022 in New York City. T] India abstained on a U.S.-sponsored U.N. Security Council resolution that âdeplores in the strongest termsâ Russiaâs âaggressionâ against Ukraine, with New Delhi saying dialogue is the only answer to settling differences and disputes and voicing âregretâ that the path of diplomacy was given up. The resolution did not pass since permanent member Russia, and President of the Security Council for the month of February used its veto. The resolution received 11 votes in favour and three abstentions, including by India, China and the UAE. 2. Cabinet Committee on Security likely to meet again on Saturday amid Ukraine war The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is likely to meet again today amid the Russian offensive against Ukraine, sources in the government said. 3. Air India to start evacuation flights to countries bordering Ukraine
[Indian nationals come out from the IGI Airport on their arrival by an Air India flight from Ukraine amid rising Russia-Ukraine tension, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022.] Air India will [start evacuation flights]( to countries bordering Ukraine from Saturday even as the government has requested other airlines to join the âoperationâ to bring back Indians trying to flee the war-torn country. Air India will operate a flight each to Bucharest and Budapest as special government charter flights, the airline tweeted late on Friday evening. 4. First batch of stranded Indians to depart from Romania on Saturday The first batch of Indian nationals from Ukraine reached Romania on Friday afternoon after crossing the Suceava border post, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. 5. Cabinet likely to consider proposal for FDI in LIC on Saturday The Union Cabinet is likely to consider today a proposal seeking changes in the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy to facilitate disinvestment of the [countryâs largest insurer LIC]( sources said. 6. President arrives in Guwahati on three-day Assam tour
[Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes President Ram Nath Kovind as he arrives for his Assam visit at LGBI Airport, in Guwahati. ] President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Guwahati on Friday on a three-day visit to Assam, where he will take part in a series of programmes including the launch of the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. 7. Rahul Gandhi to start Gujarat visit by offering prayers at Dwarkadhish Temple today Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will offer prayers at Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka today and then attend a meeting of party workers in Gujarat, which heads for Assembly polls later in the year. 8. Mumbai aim to keep semis hope alive with win over lowly Goa Mumbai City FC will look to take a step forward towards ensuring a semifinal spot when they cross swords with FC Goa in an Indian Super League match in Bambolim today. 9. Â Kerala Blasters face Chennaiyin in do-or-die battle There will be no room for error for Kerala Blasters FC as they look to strengthen their semifinal chances when they take on Chennaiyin FC in a crucial Indian Super League clash in Vasco today. 10. FIH Pro League: Indian men seek consistency, women look to maintain winning momentum against Spain Consistency will be key for the Indian menâs hockey team, while the womenâs side would look to build on the momentum gained from a fantastic debut when the two take on Spain in their respective FIH Pro League campaign ties Bhubaneswar today. 11. 2nd T20I: India on course to wrap up series in Dharamsala; Sri Lankans hope to stay afloat
[Indian bowler Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with team captain Rohit Sharma after the wicket of Sri Lankan batsman Dinesh Chandimal, during the 1st T20 cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium, in Lucknow.] A reinvigorated India will look to pocket their second series win in as many weeks and build on the gains made from a drastic change in their batting approach in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka Dharamsala on Saturday. Todayâs Best Reads [[EU agrees sanctions on Putin, Lavrov as Ukraine urges tougher action] EU agrees sanctions on Putin, Lavrov as Ukraine urges tougher action](
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