Sugarcane farmers in Belagavi, Bagalkote, Haveri, and Vijayapura demand Rs 3,500 per tonne, sparking highway blockades and unrest. CM Siddaramaiah seeks Centre’s intervention.

The response came a day after Trump said he could travel to India in 2026, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted him to visit

India has identified 44 nationals serving in the Russian Army amid the Ukraine conflict and urged Moscow for their release. The Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating with Russian authorities and affected families, warning citizens against dangerous recruitment offers. This comes as families protest, seeking government intervention for their relatives allegedly misled into fighting.