Breaking News March 24 Highlights: 3 Killed, 13 Injured In Shelling In Mykolayiv Oblast

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3 Killed, 13 Injured In Shelling In Mykolayiv Oblast: Three people were killed and 13 injured in shelling in Ukraine's Mykolayiv Oblast.

Russian ally Belarus warns of World War III: Belarus' authoritarian leader has warned that a Polish proposal to deploy a Western peacekeeping force in Ukraine could trigger World War III. President Alexander Lukashenko, who has allowed his ally Russia to use Belarus’ territory to launch an invasion of Ukraine, pointed Thursday at Poland’s offer of a peacekeeping mission made last week, saying "it will mean World War III".

Zelenskyy says 'real threat' that Moscow will use chemical weapons in Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there is a "real" threat that Moscow will use chemical weapons in Ukraine, accusing Russia of having already used phosphorus bombs against civilians in the country.

G7 says ready to apply 'additional sanctions as required' against Russia: G7 said ready to apply 'additional sanctions as required' against Russia, will 'spare no efforts' to hold Putin, 'supporters' accountable.

US to welcome 1 lakh Ukranians, others fleeing Russia's invasion: "Today, the United States is announcing plans to welcome up to 1,00,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russia’s aggression through the full range of legal pathways, including the US refugee admissions program," White House said.

US to provide $1 billion to those affected by Russia's war in Ukraine: White House | "Today, the US is announcing that we're prepared to provide more than $1 billion in new funding towards humanitarian assistance for those affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine, including a marked rise in food insecurity, over the coming months," White House said.

Uttarakhand implementing Uniform Civil Code: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami: "We have decided to implement Uniform Civil Code in the state. The state cabinet unanimously approved that a committee (of experts) will be constituted at the earliest and it will implemented in the state. This will be the first state to do so," Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said.

NHRC issues notice to West Bengal govt, state police chief over Birbhum violence: NHRC issues notice to West Bengal govt, state police chief in connection with killing of eight people at Bogtui village in Birbhum district, an official was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

Karnataka Assembly passes resolution against Tamil Nadu govt over Mekedatu project: The Karnataka legislative assembly passed a resolution against Tamil Nadu government's resolution related to Mekedatu dam project.

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy to press Biden, NATO for more support: Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy called on people worldwide to gather in public to show support for his embattled country as US President Joe Biden and other world leaders met for talks focused on pressuring Russia to end the invasion that is entering its second month.

Yogi Adityanath announced as Leader of Legislative Party in Uttar Pradesh: BJP's Yogi Adityanath announced as the Leader of the Legislative Party in Uttar Pradesh.

BJP scared, contest election if you have courage: CM Kejriwal on MCD polls | "Nation won't tolerate the drama they're doing. They say that they're (BJP) the largest party in the world. We are (AAP) the smallest. Still, they got scared! Largest party got scared of the smallest. Contest polls if you have courage," Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the state Assembly on MCD polls.

TMC leader Anarul Hossain arrested in connection with Birbhum violence: TMC Rampurhat-1 block president Anarul Hossain arrested in connection with Bengal killings.