Stating that the Russia-Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved on the battlefield, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that both the countries have to negotiate. "If you want advice, we are always willing to give it," Jaishankar added. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin named India among the three countries he is constantly in touch over the conflict.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced cash rewards for Indian Paralympics medal winners, with gold medallists set to win ₹75 lakh. Silver medallists will get ₹50 lakh, while ₹30 lakh reward will be given to bronze medallists, Mandaviya said. Those who performed well in mixed team events will be given ₹22.5 lakh, he said.

Internet has been suspended in entire Manipur for five days amid student protests over fresh violence in the state. The state government on Tuesday raised concerns that some anti-social elements "might use social media for transmission of images, hate speech" which may further provoke violence in the state. At least 11 people were killed last week amid tensions.

Ukraine carried out its biggest drone attack on Russia, with Russian air defences downing around 144 drones across nine different Russian regions. At least 20 drones were downed over Moscow, where dozens of flights were cancelled and several major airports suspended operations. The attack killed at least one woman and damaged dozens of homes.

ISRO is monitoring the massive asteroid 'Apophis' that will have its closest encounter with Earth on April 13, 2029. Named after demon serpent who personified evil and chaos in ancient Egyptian mythology, Apophis has an estimated diameter of about 340 to 450 metres. "India will cooperate with all nations to ward off this and other such future threats," ISRO said.