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Ukraine, Russia agree to create safe corridors for evacuation of civilians
A member of Ukraine's delegation in talks with Russia says the parties have reached a tentative agreement
 "Ukraine, Russia agree to create safe corridors for evacuation of civilians")
UNICEF says gathering over $440 mn to provide aid for Ukrainian people
The Western countries have strongly condemned the Russian military operation and boosted the sanctions pressure on Moscow.
 "UNICEF says gathering over $440 mn to provide aid for Ukrainian people")
Moldova, Georgia file applications to join EU amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
This come two days after Ukraine said it was seeking fast-track membership to the bloc.
 "Moldova, Georgia file applications to join EU amid Russia-Ukraine conflict")
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Another Indian student shot in Kyiv, hospitalised
The students are currently fleeing the war-torn country Ukraine and trying to reach the border of Poland for their safe return to India.
 "Russia-Ukraine conflict: Another Indian student shot in Kyiv, hospitalised")
Watchdog says Chernobyl staff are exhausted amid Ukraine conflict
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said Thursday that the staff must be allowed to rest and rotate so their crucial work can be carried out safely and securely.
 "Watchdog says Chernobyl staff are exhausted amid Ukraine conflict")
Ukraine war may hurt Putin's long-standing high approval among Russians
As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, a look at the public perception of Putin over the years may help us to understand how Russians will react to this violent war
 "Ukraine war may hurt Putin's long-standing high approval among Russians")
Top headlines: PM calls for dialogue on Ukraine, 800 drugs to get costlier
Fund manager Mark Mobius says he sees more downside in equity markets amid the invasion of Ukraine. More on that in our top headlines.
 "Top headlines: PM calls for dialogue on Ukraine, 800 drugs to get costlier")
A look at how the West is punishing Russia for its invasion on Ukraine
The United States and European allies are stepping up sanctions to make Russia pay for invading Ukraine, and while the penalties are hurting Russia's economy, they have failed so far to stop fighting
 "A look at how the West is punishing Russia for its invasion on Ukraine")
Russian forces take control of crucial Ukrainian energy hub and seacoast
Russian forces battled for control of the city that is home to biggest nuclear power plant in Europe in Ukraine's south on Thursday and gained ground in their bid to cut off the country from the sea
 "Russian forces take control of crucial Ukrainian energy hub and seacoast")
Russian forces seize key Ukrainian port, pressure others: Report
The fighting at Enerhodar, a city on the Dnieper River that accounts for about one-quarter of the country's power generation, came as the two sides met for another round of talks
 "Russian forces seize key Ukrainian port, pressure others: Report")
Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin claims Russia is offering safe corridors
Putin, speaking in a video call with members of his Security Council, has charged that Ukrainian nationalist groups are preventing civilians from leaving
 "Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin claims Russia is offering safe corridors")
Ukraine crisis: Russia says another round of talks expected soon
He confirmed that Russia and Ukraine reached a tentative agreement to create safe corridors for civilians to exit besieged cities and observe local cease-fires in areas where they will be created
Russia will pay, will rebuild everything, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Russian troops were carrying out acts tantamount to war crimes and perpetrators need to be held accountable, said Ukraine's first deputy foreign minister Emine Dzhaparova
 "Russia will pay, will rebuild everything, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy")
Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea, proceeds to go to war victims
The 55 year-old metals magnate said in a statement that a sale was in the best interests of the reigning European and world soccer champions.
 "Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea, proceeds to go to war victims")
Russia cut to 'junk' by Moody's, Fitch; tanks roll into Kherson
Moody's cut Russia's ratings to B3 from Baa3, with the ratings company saying there may be further cuts
 "Russia cut to 'junk' by Moody's, Fitch; tanks roll into Kherson")
No immediate benefit for India, other EMs from Russia's MSCI, FTSE deletion
IIFL expects India's weightage in the MSCI EM index to increase by 30-35 basis points (bps) on account of Russia's removal. Edelweiss expects an increase of about 15-20 bps.
 "No immediate benefit for India, other EMs from Russia's MSCI, FTSE deletion")
Russia-Ukraine crisis: See more downside in equity mkts, says Mark Mobius
'If the Indian economy will grow at 6-7 per cent, one can expect a growth of 5-10 per cent in earnings for most companies'
 "Russia-Ukraine crisis: See more downside in equity mkts, says Mark Mobius")
LIVE: PM Modi puts emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy in Quad meeting
'We have started talking to Russia's representatives,' said Mykhailo Podolyak on Twitter
 "LIVE: PM Modi puts emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy in Quad meeting")
Russian diamond giant ALROSA has assured smooth supply, says GJEPC
Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Chairman Colin Shah said India directly imports around 10 per cent of Alrosa's total rough diamond output
 "Russian diamond giant ALROSA has assured smooth supply, says GJEPC")
Ukraine crisis: India ramps up evacuation, Russia promises help
MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing the Indian side is in touch with both Ukrainian and Russian authorities to examine the modalities of how Indians can be evacuated
 "Ukraine crisis: India ramps up evacuation, Russia promises help")
