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India heaves sigh of relief as 700 students leave beleaguered Sumy

All its students trapped in Ukraine's Sumy moved out of the city through a Humanitarian Corridor, a day after a localised ceasefire announced by the Russians collapsed and fierce fighting resumed

India heaves sigh of relief as 700 students leave beleaguered Sumy
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 9:52 PM IST

Russia says Kyiv declined to endorse evacuation routes towards Ukraine

The Russian defence ministry said 723 people had been evacuated through the Sumy-Poltava corridor, including 576 Indian nationals, in a first convoy.

Russia says Kyiv declined to endorse evacuation routes towards Ukraine
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 9:50 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Over 15K Indians flown home under 'Operation Ganga'

The Indian embassy in Hungary suggested that the evacuation mission from the country is nearing completion as it is beginning the last leg of flights under the operation

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Over 15K Indians flown home under 'Operation Ganga'
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 9:44 PM IST

Ukraine war: Oil markets fret over supply shock as some buyers shun Russia

Russia is the world's top exporter of crude and oil products combined, at around 7 million barrels per day (bpd) or 7% of global supply

Ukraine war: Oil markets fret over supply shock as some buyers shun Russia
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 9:42 PM IST

Palladium firms near record, gold accelerates as Ukraine worries mount

Investors also took stock of the London Platinum and Palladium Market's statement that Russian refiners can continue to sell platinum and palladium in London

Palladium firms near record, gold accelerates as Ukraine worries mount
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 9:00 PM IST

European Union to commit to phasing out dependency on Russian energy

The 27 EU leaders meet in Versailles outside Paris for a two-day summit starting Thursday and will be working on ways to reduce their dependency on Moscow for fossil fuels.

European Union to commit to phasing out dependency on Russian energy
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 8:34 PM IST

Ukraine-Russia conflict shows conventional war could happen: Gen Naravane

Russia started a military offensive against Ukraine on February 24 this year.

Ukraine-Russia conflict shows conventional war could happen: Gen Naravane
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 8:22 PM IST

Indian Embassy asks stranded nationals to leave Kyiv using corridor

Considering the security situation, opening of next humanitarian corridor is uncertain, the advisory further said

Indian Embassy asks stranded nationals to leave Kyiv using corridor
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 8:08 PM IST

Have been able to move out all Indian students from Ukraine's Sumy: MEA

'Flights under Operation Ganga are being prepared to bring them home,' MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said

Have been able to move out all Indian students from Ukraine's Sumy: MEA
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 7:47 PM IST

400 civilian deaths recorded, wounded over 70: Ukraine defence minister

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has released new estimates of casualties and damage from the Russian war, saying Russian military actions have killed 38 children and wounded more than 70.

400 civilian deaths recorded, wounded over 70: Ukraine defence minister
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 7:12 PM IST

Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelensky to address House of Commons virtually

Zelensky's 'historic' address will take place at 1700 GMT and will be shown on screens being installed in the Commons chamber

Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelensky to address House of Commons virtually
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 6:56 PM IST

Civilians set to start leaving Ukrainian city of Sumy: Deputy PM Vereshchuk

Civilians will start leaving the besieged Ukrainian city of Sumy on Tuesday under an agreement with Russia on the establishment of a humanitarian corridor, Ukrainian Deputy PM Iryna Vereshchuk said

Civilians set to start leaving Ukrainian city of Sumy: Deputy PM Vereshchuk
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 1:33 PM IST

Ukraine conflict could send global food prices soaring, says WFP chief

David Beasley, head of the WFP, has warned that the conflict in Ukraine could send global food prices soaring, with a catastrophic impact on the world's poorest, the BBC reported.

Ukraine conflict could send global food prices soaring, says WFP chief
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 12:35 PM IST

India has 'compulsions' with Russia, border issues with China: US Official

India has "compulsions" with Russia and territorial issues with China, a former American diplomat has told US lawmakers.

India has 'compulsions' with Russia, border issues with China: US Official
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 12:32 PM IST

Australia announces fresh sanctions against Russian 'propagandists'

Australia impose another round of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and is targeting Moscow's senior military officers, as well as propagandists spreading pro-Kremlin disinformation

Australia announces fresh sanctions against Russian 'propagandists'
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 12:20 PM IST

Board tells 3 Arizona universities to sell Russian holdings due to war

The board that oversees Arizona's three public universities on Monday ordered their presidents to sell any Russian investments they hold as quickly as possible because of ongoing war against Ukraine

Board tells 3 Arizona universities to sell Russian holdings due to war
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 11:59 AM IST

US lawmakers push Biden to help transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine

US lawmakers pushed Biden's council on Monday to facilitate the transfer of fighter aircraft to Ukraine from Poland and other NATO and Eastern European countries, after a plea from Volodymyr Zelenskiy

US lawmakers push Biden to help transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 11:09 AM IST

UN relief chief emphasises immediate humanitarian priorities for Ukraine

Underlining the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator on Monday emphasised on allowing civilians to safely leave areas under fire in Ukraine

UN relief chief emphasises immediate humanitarian priorities for Ukraine
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 10:21 AM IST

Aid for Ukraine, European allies growing as US lawmakers shape budget bill

Proposed US aid for Ukraine, European allies has grown beyond $12 billion, top Senator said, as congressional bargainers worked toward a bipartisan government-wide spending deal

Aid for Ukraine, European allies growing as US lawmakers shape budget bill
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 10:02 AM IST

New nuke research facility in Khakiv damaged by shelling: IAEA chief

Rafael Grossi, DG of IAEA, said that a new nuclear research facility in Ukraine's Kharkiv city producing radioisotopes for medical and industrial applications, has been damaged by shelling.

New nuke research facility in Khakiv damaged by shelling: IAEA chief
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 9:45 AM IST