Putin's absence from BRICS summit is linked to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court in March of this year which connects Putin to alleged war crime.
Defence Minister reiterated the demand for a discussion on Manipur in the Lok Sabha. However, amidst opposition members shouting slogans, the Lower House was adjourned until noon.
Since the eight naval veterans have been detained by Qatar's interior ministry for more than ten and a half months, and it is unclear when their trial will conclude, some of their family members have petitioned the Emir of Qatar for mercy to pardon them.