Mangaluru: Granddaughter of Late Former MLA of Ullal constituency UT Fareed, Niece of Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader, daughter of Asmina and UT Imthiaz Ali, Hawwa Thanha’s wedding ceremony was held in grandeur at the Dr. TMA Pai Convention Center in the city on Saturday.

Thanha married Nashwan Hameed, the son of businessman, HS Nissar of Ullal.

The wedding was graced by numerous high-profile dignitaries, who extended their blessings to the newlyweds.

The dignitaries include, Governor of Karnataka Thawarchand Gehlot, Governor of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazir, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, former Speaker Ramesh Kumar, Karnataka Cabinet Ministers Dr. Parameshwara, Mahadevappa, Ishwar Khandre, Byrathi Suresh, Sharan Prakash Patil, Karnataka Chief Minister's Political Secretary Dr. CR Naseer Ahmed, Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, former MLAs Ivan D'Souza, Shakuntala Shetty, D.K. Lok Sabha Constituency Congress Candidate Padmaraj R, SCDCC Bank Chairman Rajendra Kumar, Alvas Education Institute Chairman Dr. Mohan Alva, Rajiv Gandhi Health University Syndicate Member Dr. U.T. Iftikhar Ali and others participated in the ceremony.

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More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.

In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.

Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.

According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.

The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.