Top 5 news of the day: India halts Pakistan imports; Rajnath may skip Moscow parade; PM Albanese wins Australia polls; and more

VIDEO: Putin’s Forces Smash Ukrainian Drone Blitz; 170 UAVs, U.S Missiles Shot Down Over Crimea

In a dramatic escalation of the conflict, Russian air defenses claim to have repelled one of the largest Ukrainian aerial assaults to date, intercepting 170 drones and 11 missiles—eight of them U.S.-supplied Storm Shadows—across multiple regions. Crimea bore the brunt of the attack, with 96 UAVs downed, prompting a four-hour shutdown of the strategic Crimean Bridge. Russia’s Ministry of Defense also reported the destruction of 14 unmanned Ukrainian naval vessels in the Black Sea. Explosive debris from the attack damaged residential buildings in Novorossiysk, injuring four civilians, including two children. #RussiaUkraineWar #StormShadowMissiles #CrimeaAttack #RussianAirDefense #UkrainianDrones #PutinVsZelensky #MissileStrike #CrimeanBridge #RussiaMissileDefense #DroneWarfare #UkraineWar2025 #BlackSeaTensions #UAVAttack #RussiaStrikesBack #WesternMissilesDowned Also Read Pahalgam Attack: Scared Pakistan Seeks China, Russia's Intervention For Investigation :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pahalgam-attack-scared-pakistan-seeks-china-russias-intervention-for-investigation-4136899.html?ref=DMDesc Preparations Underway For Vladimir Putin’s India Visit: Russian FM Lavrov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/preparations-underway-for-vladimir-putin-s-india-visit-russian-fm-lavrov-4106621.html?ref=DMDesc Diplomatic Breakthrough: Russia and Ukraine Commit to Black Sea Maritime Safety :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/diplomatic-breakthrough-russia-and-ukraine-commit-to-black-sea-maritime-safety-4105123.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.346~HT.336~GR.344~

Tensions between India and Pakistan soar

Rubio’s BIG Warning to Ukraine ‘Settle Border Dispute Or..’ | U.S to Exit Ukraine Peace Talks Soon?

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Ukraine cannot force Russia to retreat to its 2014 borders, signaling a potential shift in Washington's support. He added that Ukraine may accept territorial losses de facto as part of a future peace deal. With demands between Kiev and Moscow still far apart, Rubio warned the U.S. may soon reconsider its role as peace broker. He stressed that China and Iran now pose more pressing threats. Moscow maintains any settlement must include Ukrainian neutrality and recognition of its newly integrated regions. #Ukraine #Russia #Rubio #Crimea #Donetsk #Lugansk #Zaporozhye #Kherson #MarcoRubio #Trump #USPolicy #UkraineConflict #PeaceTalks #UkraineBorders #USRussiaTensions #Zelensky #Kiev #Putin #UkraineWar #NATO Also Read US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Speaks To S Jaishankar, Pak PM To De-Escalate Tensions :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-speaks-to-s-jaishankar-pak-pm-to-de-escalate-tensions-4140111.html?ref=DMDesc Putin Declares 'Easter Truce' In Russia-Ukraine War Amid US Proposal, Ceasefire To Stay Till Sunday Midnight :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/putin-declares-easter-truce-in-russia-ukraine-war-amid-us-proposal-to-stay-untill-sunday-midnight-4128473.html?ref=DMDesc US Will Drop Ukraine-Russia Peace Efforts If No Progress Within Days: Marco Rubio :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-will-drop-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts-if-no-progress-within-days-marco-rubio-4127371.html?ref=DMDesc

Zelensky to Attack Putin’s Victory Day Parade? Ukrainian MP Reveals Zelensky’s SHOCKING Plans

A Ukrainian Member of Parliament has sparked global alarm by claiming President Volodymyr Zelensky may be planning a direct strike on Russia’s Victory Day Parade—a highly symbolic annual event commemorating the Soviet Union’s World War II triumph. The shocking allegation suggests Kyiv could target the May 9 celebration in Moscow, where President Vladimir Putin is expected to appear, in a dramatic escalation of the war. #VictoryDayParade #ZelenskyAttack #RussiaVictoryDay #UkraineStrikeThreat #PutinVictorySpeech #RedSquareParade #RussiaMay9 #ZelenskyVsPutin #UkraineRussiaWar #VictoryDay2025 #PutinParadeSpeech #MoscowParade2025 #RussiaUnderThreat #May9Parade #VladimirPutin ~PR.152~HT.336~GR.344~

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Zelensky’s War Message Sends Shivers Through Russia: Ukraine Planning to Bomb Victory Day Parade?

Zelensky’s latest remarks have sparked alarm in Moscow, as he hinted that Russia’s iconic May 9 Victory Day parade may be in the crosshairs. While calling for a longer ceasefire, Zelensky suggested that Russia should worry more about the ongoing war than celebrations — a statement Russian officials claim amounts to an open threat. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Kiev of plotting terrorist-style attacks while pretending to seek peace. #VictoryDayParade #ZelenskyAttack #RussiaVictoryDay #UkraineStrikeThreat #PutinVictorySpeech #RedSquareParade #RussiaMay9 #ZelenskyVsPutin #UkraineRussiaWar #VictoryDay2025 #PutinParadeSpeech #MoscowParade2025 #RussiaUnderThreat #May9Parade #VladimirPutin ~HT.178~GR.124~PR.152~ED.194~

Albanese vs Dutton: Australia Votes in Showdown Amid Trump-Era Economic Fears | Australia Election

Australians head to the polls in a high-stakes federal election that pits incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. As over 18 million citizens cast their votes on May 3, 2025, the nation grapples with soaring inflation, housing shortages, and rising interest rates—all set against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed tariff war. Opinion polls suggest a narrow edge for Albanese’s Labor Party, but both leaders have warned of possible surprises, evoking memories of the 2019 upset. #australia #AustraliaElection2025 #FederalElection2025 #AnthonyAlbanese #PeterDutton #AustraliaVotes #ElectionDayAustralia #AustralianPolitics #LaborVsLiberal #AustralianFederalElection #Election2025 #AusPol #AlbaneseVsDutton #AustraliaNews #VoteAustraliaaustralia,australian election,australia ~HT.178~GR.344~PR.152~ED.103~

RCB vs DC IPL 2025: Fans Go Wild Outside Stadium as Bengaluru and Delhi Gear Up for an Epic Clash

The excitement is palpable as fans from all over are gathering outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for the highly anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC)! With both teams coming off victories, the atmosphere is electric. The match is set to feature star players like Virat Kohli, and the excitement outside the stadium is as intense as the game itself. From passionate chants to pre-match predictions, fans are in full force, showing their unwavering support for their teams. #RCBvsDC #IPL2025 #ViratKohli #RCBFans #DelhiCapitals #RCB #IPLClash #RCBvsDCFans #IPL2025Excitement #IPLIndia #DelhiVSBangalore #RCBvsDCMatch #IPLThrills Also Read DC vs RCB IPL 2025 LIVE Match Preview: Check Head To Head Record For Delhi Vs Bengaluru :: https://www.oneindia.com/sports/cricket/dc-vs-rcb-ipl-2025-live-match-preview-check-head-to-head-record-for-delhi-capitals-vs-royal-challen-4136707.html?ref=DMDesc The Real Reason Behind Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli Move To London Revealed :: https://www.oneindia.com/sports/cricket/the-real-reason-behind-anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-move-to-london-revealed-4135739.html?ref=DMDesc Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Steal Hearts With Their Dance Moves; Video From Dubai Shoot Goes Viral | WATCH :: https://www.oneindia.com/entertainment/virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-steal-hearts-with-their-dance-movies-video-from-dubai-shoot-goes-viral-4128569.html?ref=DMDesc