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Berkshire's $11.6-bn deal for Alleghany expands insurance wing
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is buying the insurance company Alleghany in a deal valued at approximately USD11.6 billion.
 "Berkshire's $11.6-bn deal for Alleghany expands insurance wing")
Serpentine queue lines at fuel stations claim lives of two 70-yr-olds in SL
Two 70-year-old men have died waiting in serpentine queues outside petrol filling stations in Sri Lanka, officials here said on Sunday.
 "Serpentine queue lines at fuel stations claim lives of two 70-yr-olds in SL")
North Korea fires artillery into sea days after missile launch
North Korea fired suspected artillery pieces into sea, South Korea's military said, days after North's latest missile launch ended in failure amid country's recent burst of weapons testing activity
 "North Korea fires artillery into sea days after missile launch")
Startups get up to 10 yrs for converting debt investment into equity
Govt extends timeline for startups to convert debt investments into equity up to 10 yrs, a decision likely to relieve budding entrepreneurs to deal with impact of Covid, a DPIIT press note said
 "Startups get up to 10 yrs for converting debt investment into equity")
Rajnath inaugurates 7-storey R&D facility built by DRDO in record 45 days
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated a multi-storey facility for flight control system at Aeronautical Development Establishment here built by DRDO
 "Rajnath inaugurates 7-storey R&D facility built by DRDO in record 45 days")
Navjot Sidhu resigns as Punjab Cong chief after Sonia sacks 5 state heads
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday said he has resigned as the party's Punjab chief
 "Navjot Sidhu resigns as Punjab Cong chief after Sonia sacks 5 state heads")
China says Taiwan, Ukraine issues not comparable
China views Taiwan, a self-ruled island, as a rebel province that must be reunified with the mainland, even by force
 "China says Taiwan, Ukraine issues not comparable")
Ukraine conflict: Nothing warrants martial law in Russia, says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there is nothing that warrants imposing martial law in Russia at this point.
 "Ukraine conflict: Nothing warrants martial law in Russia, says Putin")
First Test: Australia trails Pakistan by 471 runs after Ali's 185
Azhar Ali hit his fourth test hundred against Australia as Pakistan piled on 476-4 before declaring its first innings on the second day of the first test on Saturday.
 "First Test: Australia trails Pakistan by 471 runs after Ali's 185")
Ukraine crisis: F1 team Haas terminates Russian driver Mazepin's contract
The Haas Formula One team has terminated Russian driver Nikita Mazepin's contract "with immediate effect" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
 "Ukraine crisis: F1 team Haas terminates Russian driver Mazepin's contract")
India takes 3-0 lead in Davis Cup World Group I tie against Denmark
Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan defeat Frederik Nielsen and Mikael Torpegaard 6-7 (4) 6-4 7-6 (4) in doubles match.
 "India takes 3-0 lead in Davis Cup World Group I tie against Denmark")
US to 'freeze, seize' wealth of Russian oligarchs, says Yellen
We have made it a priority to go after oligarchs or Russian elites who are key to President Putin's corrupt power, Yellen said.
 "US to 'freeze, seize' wealth of Russian oligarchs, says Yellen")
Philippines signs $624 million deal to purchase 32 Black Hawk helicopters
Due to financial constraints, the Philippines has struggled for years to modernise its military, one of the most underfunded in Asia
 "Philippines signs $624 million deal to purchase 32 Black Hawk helicopters")
Regular international flights likely to resume from March 15: Report
The ban on scheduled international passenger flights in India is in effect till February 28. Such flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
 "Regular international flights likely to resume from March 15: Report")
Israel to allow unvaccinated tourists into country as Covid cases fall
Israel announced Sunday that it would allow unvaccinated tourists to enter the country beginning next month as the latest wave of the coronavirus recedes.
 "Israel to allow unvaccinated tourists into country as Covid cases fall")
India-UAE CEPA will lead to glorious, shared future: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said CEPA signed between India and the UAE on Friday marked a milestone in bilateral ties, which will lead to a glorious, shared future and enhanced investments
 "India-UAE CEPA will lead to glorious, shared future: EAM Jaishankar")
Brazil mudslide death toll is at 117, police say 116 missing
The Rio de Janeiro state government confirmed the rising loss of life, with many feared buried in mud beneath the German-influenced city nestled in the mountains above the city of Rio de Janeiro.
 "Brazil mudslide death toll is at 117, police say 116 missing")
Over 150K Russian forces amassed around Ukraine's borders: US informs UNSC
US told UN Security Council that its information indicates clearly that over 150,000 Russian forces amassed around Ukraine's borders are preparing to launch an attack against Ukraine in coming days
 "Over 150K Russian forces amassed around Ukraine's borders: US informs UNSC")
India reaches out to US mayors, guvs to build people-to-people relationship
With a view to enhancing localised ties and people-to-people relationships, Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has stepped interactions with local city mayors, governors across US.
 "India reaches out to US mayors, guvs to build people-to-people relationship")
NASA's new space telescope sees first starlight, takes selfie
NASA's new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror.
 "NASA's new space telescope sees first starlight, takes selfie")
