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It is set to be a busy Thursday with several events lined up for the day.
Firstly, the government has called for an all party meeting today following the ‘Operation Sindoor’. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin have announced three-day ceasefire on ‘Special Military Operation’ in Ukraine following Victory Day celebrations.
Putin is set to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping. The Victory Day celebrations are set to take place across the world to mark the official end of World War II in Europe. In India, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to chair a meeting with key trade promotion bodies today.
Here is all that is set to take place throughout the day.
Government calls for an all-party meeting
The government has convened an all-party meeting to be held at 11:00 hours on Thursday, May 8th. This measure is being taken amidst a heightened state of national security following India’s execution of cross-border strikes, codenamed ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting terrorist infrastructure situated in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju made the announcement on Wednesday via a post on X, stating that the meeting will be held at Committee Room G-074 in the Parliament Library Building, Parliament Complex, New Delhi. “Govt has called an All Party leaders meeting at 11 am on 8th May, 2025 at Committee Room: G-074, in the Parliament Library Building, Parliament Complex in New Delhi,” Rijiju said on X.
3-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
PresidXient Vladimir Putin of Russia, on Monday, announced the implementation of a 72-hour ceasefire within the context of the ongoing ‘Special Military Operation’ in Ukraine, which is to be observed in deference to the approaching Victory Day celebrations.
“By decision of the President of the Russian Federation, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin, for humanitarian reasons, during the days of the 80th anniversary of the Victory, from midnight on May 7-8 until midnight on May 10-11, the Russian side declares a ceasefire. All military actions are suspended for this period,” read a statement issued by the Kremlin.
Putin to hold talks with China’s President Xi Jinping
China’s President Xi Jinping will pay an official visit to Russia from May 7-10, during which he will hold talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and attend the Victory Day celebrations, informed the Kremlin.
“During the talks, the main issues of further development of relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, as well as current issues of the international and regional agenda will be discussed,” it said.
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Victory in Europe Day celebrations
Europe will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe. Across the continent, nations honoured the sacrifices of the wartime generation with a blend of solemn remembrance and celebratory events.
In the United Kingdom, a four-day series of events culminated in a grand military parade and flypast in London on Monday (May 6). King Charles, accompanied by senior royals and veterans, led the commemorations on the first day.
Piyush Goyal to share FTA details
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to chair a meeting with key trade promotion bodies on May 8 to share details of the free trade agreement (FTA) reached between India and the United Kingdom, reported news website Moneycontrol.
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal is expected to chair a meeting with key trade promotion bodies on May 8 to share details of the free trade agreement (FTA) reached between India and the United Kingdom, a source said.
With inputs from agencies