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'No immediate evacuation plan': Govt on Indians in Ukraine

India on Thursday said it does not have any immediate plan to evacuate its citizens or the diplomatic staff from Ukraine in view of the unfolding situation there

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

Shelling breaks out in Ukraine amid dispute over troop count

Very high risk of Russian attack in several days: Joe Biden

'Every indication' Russia prepared to attack Ukraine: Joe Biden

Speaking at the White House, Biden said the United States saw no signs of a claimed Russian withdrawal of forces along its border with Ukraine

US says war appears imminent after shelling on Ukraine front line

Biden ordered Secretary of State Antony Blinken to change his travel plans at the last minute to speak at a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine

Dollar set to snap 2-day losing streak on Russia-Ukraine tension, Yen gains

The US Dollar is set to break a two-day losing streak on Thursday, while the Japanese yen gained, after Russia reports of fire in eastern Ukraine jangled market nerves and boosted safe haven bets.

Pak PM Imran to take up agenda of 2 mega gas pipeline projects in Russia

Pakistan PM Imran Khan will take up the agenda of 2 mega gas pipeline projects during his planned first visit to Russia this month for a key meeting with President Vladimir Putin, says a media report.

G-20 finance meeting: Indonesian PM Widodo calls for global unity

The G-20 financial gathering comes as many economies are treading a precarious path between raising costs of borrowing to cool inflation and helping to support recoveries from the pandemic

'No decision on evacuation from Ukraine, focus remains on Indian citizens'

India has not taken any decision on evacuation operations from Ukraine and its focus remains on Indian citizens, including students and other nationals, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.Speaking at a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said developments are being monitored by Embassy in Kiev amid the Russia and Ukraine tensions."We've set up control rooms. We also have a 24/7 helpline. I don't think any decision on evacuation has been taken, our Embassy continues to function normally & provide services to Indian nationals in Ukraine," Bagchi said.On the seriousness of the ongoing developments, the spokesperson said, "We take on board developments that are happening as well as our assessment of how we can assist our citizens there. Our focus is and remains on Indian citizens, Indian students, Indian nationals rather than anything larger than that."Bagchi further said that India has no immediate evacuation plans and there are no special ...

Gold jumps over 1% as Ukraine-Russia conflict escalates

Gold jumps over 1% on Thursday, as Russia reports of firing in Ukraine that led investors towards safe-haven assets. While Platinum hits its three month high peak.

Russia misleading world on troop movements near Ukraine, says NATO

After a handful of positive signals from Russia that eased tensions earlier in the week, the pendulum appeared to be swinging in the opposite direction again

Stocks stumble as Ukraine tensions increase, investors seek safety in bonds

Stocks fell on Thursday as investors took fright after Russia reports of firing in Ukraine, while traders sought safety in government bonds and oil clawed back some of its heavy early losses.

Oil prices fall amid Iran nuclear deal talks and Russia-Ukraine tensions

Oil prices fell on Thursday as talks to revive a nuclear deal with Iran entered their final stages, but losses were capped by heightened tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine

Go First will evaluate operating flights to Ukraine, says airline official

Budget carrier Go First will evaluate the option of operating chartered passenger flights to Ukraine if there is a proposal from the government, a senior airline official said on Thursday.

Asian stocks draw back and bond yields drop on reported firing in Ukraine

Asian stock markets retreated on Thursday after Russian media reported that rebels in eastern Ukraine had accused Kyiv government forces of using mortars to attack their territory.

Gold spikes near eight month high as yields fall, Ukraine crisis resurfaces

Gold prices gained on Thursday after a steady start on a Russian news report of mortar fire in eastern Ukraine that sent investors rushing towards safe-haven assets.

Dollar rises on Ukraine jitters after Russia reports attack

The dollar bounced on Thursday after a Russian news report of mortar fire in eastern Ukraine jangled market nerves and sent investors in to safe havens.

Centre removes restriction on flights from Ukraine under bubble arrangement

Any number of flights as well as charter flights can operate between the two countries

Parents of students studying in Ukraine worried over border tension

Indian Embassy in Ukraine had asked the citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kyiv temporarily.

Russian hackers accessed sensitive US defence information for 2 yrs

Compromised entities have included CDCs supporting the US Army, US Air Force, US Navy, US Space Force, and DoD and intelligence programmes.