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Russia believes that Ukraines actions can be finished in the near future

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The Russian government spokesperson made a major speech on Friday, even though the Russia-Ukraine war is on its 44th day. Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesman, told the local press that Russia expects the special military operation in Ukraine to be concluded soon. As the operation in Kyiv proceeds, he also stated that Moscow’s objectives are being ‘achieved.’

The DPR train station has been hit by rockets.

Tochka-U rockets smashed through a station in the Kramatorsk region of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) on Day 44 of the continuing war, killing at least 30 civilians. Thousands of people were at the station at the time of the strike, which was used to evacuate civilians in eastern Ukraine as they tried to flee the savage military aggression. The smoke manifested itself as a towering plume against the blue sky in the visuals received by Republic Media Network as numerous rockets struck the station one after the other. As the shelling became more intense, panic and disturbance erupted among the people, who sought refuge in makeshift shelters.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelelnskyy condemned the incident, saying: “Nonhumans in Russia don’t change their ways. They are deliberately destroying the civilian population because they lack the strength and bravery to face us on the battlefield. This is an unstoppable force of evil. It will never cease if it is not punished.”

Moscow, on the other hand, has rejected Ukraine’s claim that Russia was involved in the event, claiming that Kyiv fired the Tochka-U missiles itself. A Tochka-U ballistic missile is often launched from a 6×6 truck. A 120-kilometer range is provided by the projectile. Ukraine’s arsenal is said to contain 90 Tochka-U missiles.

Russia’s membership in the Human Rights Council has been suspended by the United Nations General Assembly.

Meanwhile, the United Nations General Assembly suspended Russia from the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday, citing charges of heinous human rights violations in Ukraine. After terrible photographs of corpses scattered over the streets of Bucha, Ukraine, the United States took the initiative, calling Moscow’s participation in the top human rights organization a “farce.”

A total of 92 countries voted in favor of the resolution, while 24 countries voted against it, and 53 countries, including India, did not vote at all.

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The City’s Sanitation Suffers As More Than 8,000 NMMC Contract Workers Go On An Indefinite Strike

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Over 8,000 NMMC Contract Workers Go on Indefinite Strike, City’s Sanitation Hit

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More than 8,050 contractual workers of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) have launched an indefinite strike, bringing garbage collection and other civic services to a standstill. The workers are demanding equal pay for equal work, citing a policy adopted by NMMC in 2007.

The protest stems from wage disparities between contractual and permanent employees. Workers are demanding salaries on par with fourth-class permanent staff, along with benefits such as gratuity, earned leave, medical leave, provident fund, and uniforms.

Union leader Mangesh Ladh stated that despite years of legal battles, committee reports, and government assurances, no final decision has been implemented. A 2022 committee found that equal pay for contractual workers would cost the NMMC an additional ₹20.43 crore annually. However, proposals sent to the state government have not been acted upon.

Protesting workers have accused the administration of prioritizing other projects over their rightful wages. They point out that while newly hired permanent employees in 2024 receive significantly higher salaries, many contractual workers with over 29 years of service remain underpaid.

The strike is expected to severely impact sanitation, garbage collection, vector control, and public garden maintenance, raising public health concerns.

“Road sweeping, garbage collection, and sewage complaints will be unattended if the strike continues. I hope the NMMC Commissioner resolves the issue soon,” former corporator Divya Vaibhav Gaikwad said.

Workers have vowed to continue their protest until they receive a written assurance from the authorities.

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To Find Kharghar Techie’s Killers, Police Form Ten Teams

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Police Form 10 Squads to Track Down Kharghar Murder Suspects.

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Mumbai police have set up 10 squads to locate and arrest the suspects involved in the murder of 45-year-old IT specialist Shivkumar Roshanlal Sharma in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Sharma was attacked on February 2 while returning home from Vashi on his two-wheeler.

According to reports, two helmeted assailants on a motorcycle stopped Sharma near Utsav Chowk, accusing him of reckless overtaking. A confrontation ensued, during which one suspect, dressed in a black kurta-pajama, held Sharma while the other, wearing a green kurta-pajama, repeatedly struck his head with a helmet. The attackers fled the scene.

Sharma managed to reach the police station to file a complaint but collapsed moments later. He was rushed to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Authorities are analyzing technological evidence to track the suspects and are awaiting a lab report on blurry images of the attackers’ vehicle registration number. CCTV footage has captured their movements at a toll booth in Navi Mumbai.

Senior Inspector Deepak Surve confirmed that Sharma worked as a project manager at an IT firm in Real Tech Park, near Vashi railway station. A murder case has been filed, and a manhunt is underway.

Meanwhile, BJP leaders Nitesh Rane and Kirit Somaiya visited Sharma’s family, assuring them of swift justice. Somaiya stated that police had promised to arrest the accused within two days, condemning the brutality of the attack.

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NMMC Promises To Take Action On Demands And Urges Contract Workers To End Their Strike Over The Demand For Equal Pay

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NMMC urges contract workers to end Illegal strike, cites ongoing efforts.

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The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has urged contract workers to call off their indefinite strike, calling it unlawful and unnecessary. Despite the administration’s steps to address their concerns, the Samaj Samata Kamgar Sangh (Navi Mumbai) began the strike on Monday.

NMMC clarified that contract workers have been employed through contractors since its inception and are paid as per the Minimum Wages Act, not entitled to “equal pay for equal work” per a 2013 Supreme Court ruling. The corporation assured that wages, allowances, and bonuses are being regularly disbursed.

To resolve the issue, NMMC sought guidance from the state government in 2022 and 2023. In September 2024, the government advised the corporation to evaluate its financial capacity and decide accordingly. A committee found that implementing “equal pay for equal work” would lower wages below the minimum wage. This was conveyed to labor unions in meetings on December 27, 2024, and January 16, 2025.

A high-level meeting on January 3, chaired by NMMC Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, led to the formation of a special committee under a retired Additional Chief Secretary to reassess the issue. The panel’s first meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2025.

Despite these steps, workers accuse NMMC of submitting incorrect reports and ignoring the Chief Minister’s directives. NMMC has urged unions to await the committee’s report and warned that disrupting civic services through an unlawful strike would harm citizens.

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