Key News Highlights from 5.20 PM: Modi's Call with Putin, Kolkata Protests, Zee-Sony Settlement and More

Prime Minister Modi discusses his Ukraine visit with President Putin. Clashes in Kolkata during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally lead to injuries. The ED investigates financial irregularities at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. Zee and Sony resolve their disputes related to their failed merger, agreeing to withdraw all claims.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, sharing insights from his recent visit to Ukraine and reiterating India's support for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The leaders also discussed ways to strengthen India-Russia relations.

Clashes erupted in Kolkata and Howrah on Tuesday during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally, leading to injuries among protesters and policemen. The agitators attempted to breach barricades to march towards the West Bengal secretariat.

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a money laundering case to investigate financial irregularities at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The probe focuses on the tenure of former principal Sandip Ghosh and others.

(With inputs from agencies.)