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India finalising alternative payment system to carry on Russia trade
[ad_1] India is stepping closer to setting up an alternative payments system to maintain its trade with Russia, identifying a potential bank, as a top panel examining the issue recommended […]
Solidarity concerts for Ukraine
[ad_1] Ukrainians were surprised by an impromptu concert on March 9 on Maidan Square in embattled Kyiv: The Kyiv Classical Orchestra, in thick coats in the freezing cold, played Ludwig […]
Ukraine-returned medical student seeks Centre’s help for continuing study
[ad_1] An Indian medical student who came back from Ukraine in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion has requested the Central government to help her pursue her course in […]
Putin says some ‘positive shifts’ in talks with Ukraine
[ad_1] Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Friday there were some “positive shifts” in talks with Ukraine, a view that was rejected by the other side just hours later, leaving […]
‘No security reason’ for Indian students to leave Russia, says embassy
[ad_1] Indian students in Russia concerned about disruption of flights and banking services can consider returning home though there are “no security reasons” for them to leave, the Indian embassy […]
Kerala govt designates ₹10 cr for studies of students evacuated from Ukraine
[ad_1] Kerala finance minister KN Balagopal tabled the 2022/23 budget in the Assembly on Friday. Written by Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan Kerala finance minister KN Balagopal on […]
Uranium surges to highest since Fukushima on Russian war
[ad_1] Uranium spot prices soared to the highest level since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster on concern potential sanctions aimed at Russia are poised to roil an already tight market. […]
‘Ukraine to create state food reserve:’ Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
[ad_1] Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the government will create a food reserve to feed the country’s people and armed forces during the Russian invasion. Reuters | , […]
Russia-Ukraine war: Key developments in the ongoing conflict
[ad_1] Russian airstrikes hit three hospitals in Ukraine on Wednesday, including two west of the capital and a maternity hospital in the besieged port city of Mariupol, where 17 people […]
How the world has united in song via #StandWithUkraine
[ad_1] “Ukraine has not yet perished. Luck will still smile on us brother Ukrainians.” These lyrics of the Ukrainian national anthem have been heard around the world since the beginning […]
Leonardo DiCaprio donates to Ukraine, but earlier reports false
[ad_1] Though an earlier widely circulated report was inaccurate, Leonardo DiCaprio has donated to humanitarian organizations supporting Ukraine. Leonardo DiCaprio has donated to humanitarian organizations supporting Ukraine, though an earlier […]
Russian, Ukrainian foreign ministers to meet in Turkey today | Top developments
[ad_1] The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, has entered day 15 but with no end in sight. As many as three rounds of talks have taken […]
‘Radiation leak..’: Power cut at Chernobyl nuclear plant; Ukraine sounds alert
[ad_1] Published on Mar 09, 2022 08:06 PM IST Ukraine appealed to Russia for a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday to allow repairs to be made to a power line to […]
Amid surge in global prices, India signs deals to export 500,000 tonnes of wheat
[ad_1] India has signed contracts to export about 500,000 tonnes of wheat in recent days, traders said, cashing in on a sharp rally in international prices and signalling a big […]
Morning brief: Zelenskyy thanks Biden for banning import of Russian oil, and all the latest news
[ad_1] Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion at 9am. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. ‘A strike against heart of Putin’s […]
Putin’s bodyguards: The men protecting Russia’s bossman amid death threats
[ad_1] Published on Mar 09, 2022 07:55 AM IST Following the Russian invasion in Ukraine, the threat level against Russian President Vladimir Putin has increased manifolds. Many in the West […]
Russia Ukraine war LIVE updates: NATO says Russia’s war must not escalate beyond Ukraine
[ad_1] US ‘concerned’ Russia wants to seize Ukraine bio-research The United States said it is working with Ukraine to prevent invading Russian forces from seizing biological research material amid concern […]
Anxiety grips parents of students still in Ukraine
[ad_1] Uncertainty and gaps in communication have left parents of Indian students stranded in war-torn Ukraine on tenterhooks, even as the Centre evacuated more than 15,000 students from the country. […]
EU lawmakers to push for ban on new ‘golden passports’, visas for Russians
[ad_1] The European Parliament is set to approve on Wednesday a report urging the EU to ban golden passport schemes by 2025 and immediately stop the issuance of visas and […]
European gas futures surge 30% as Russia threatens to cut flows
[ad_1] Europe’s reliance on Russian energy has been a key factor in efforts by the continent’s leaders to agree on how to respond to the invasion of Ukraine. European gas […]
Russian offensive slows, says Ukraine, as residents flee bombed-out cities
[ad_1] Russia’s offensive in Ukraine continued but at a significantly slower pace on Tuesday and a second senior Russian commander had been killed, Ukrainian military and intelligence said, as frightened […]
Russia backs IAEA chief’s idea of Ukraine meeting but not at Chernobyl
[ad_1] Russia backs UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi’s idea of a trilateral meeting with Ukraine on ensuring the safety of nuclear facilities there during Russia’s invasion but not at […]
Indian doctor refuses to leave Ukraine without his pets. He has a jaguar and panther
[ad_1] In yet another instance of an Indian national stranded in Ukraine refusing to be evacuated without their pets, a doctor stuck in the war-hit nation has said he will […]
Culture rallies for Ukraine in Berlin
[ad_1] After a minute of silence, Ukraine’s national anthem sounded on Sunday morning at the Berlin State Opera in the city centre. The event was part of a “Concert for […]
How could we leave pets behind: Ukraine returnees
[ad_1] For Aligarh native Ritwik Varshney, 22, his pet rabbit, Sia, was his loving companion in Ukraine. Amid brewing tensions in the nation, this fourth-year medical student decided to fight […]
‘We trust…’: Indian students in Ukraine’s Sumy on why they decided to stay put
[ad_1] Published on Mar 07, 2022 08:02 AM IST Indian students currently stranded in Ukraine’s Sumy spoke exclusively to Hindustan Times and narrated a harrowing experience of the battle zone. […]
Gold rises above $2,000 an ounce on soaring Ukraine fears
[ad_1] The precious metal hit a peak of $2,000.86 an ounce, its highest level since September 2020. Gold rose to more than $2,000 in Asian trade on Monday morning as […]
Oil surges 10% in Asia, euro skids as bonds rally
[ad_1] Oil prices soared more than 10% in hectic trading on Monday as the risk of a U.S. and European ban on Russian product and delays in Iranian talks triggered […]
Indian man refuses to leave Ukraine without pregnant wife
[ad_1] An Indian man in Ukraine has refused to be brought back under Operation Ganga because he was told his pregnant wife, who is not a citizen, cannot be evacuated […]
India to bring back over 1,500 nationals from Ukraine tomorrow as last leg of Operation Ganga starts
[ad_1] As many as 2,135 Indians have been brought back today from war-torn Ukraine after crossing into neighbouring countries via land routes and being flown home under Operation Ganga, the […]
Amid Ukraine crisis, foreign investors pull ₹17.5 cr from markets in 3 days
[ad_1] Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out as much as ₹17,537 crore from the Indian markets in just three trading sessions of March as investors’ sentiment got dented by the […]
Stranded Indians in Ukraine asked to reach Hungary, fill out forms urgently as last leg of ‘Operation Ganga’ begins
[ad_1] Indian nationals in Ukraine need to provide their full name, email id, contact numbers in Ukraine as well as in India, and present location in the war-torn east-European nation, […]
Russia attacking civilian centres in Ukraine: British military intel
[ad_1] Russia is targeting populated areas in Ukraine, British military intelligence said Sunday as Moscow’s invasion rumbles into a 11th consecutive day amid a mounting death toll and growing refugee […]
Govt may defer LIC IPO to next fiscal amid Ukraine crisis: Experts
[ad_1] The government is expected to defer the mega initial public offering (IPO) of LIC to the next financial year as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has dampened fund managers’ interest […]
Foreign graduates can complete internship in India: NMC
[ad_1] India has sought ceasefire by Russian and Ukrainian troops for evacuation of its citizens from the conflict zones of Kharkiv and Sumy in eastern Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin […]
Morning brief: BBC, CNN, others pull out of Russia over ‘fake news’ law, and all the latest news
[ad_1] Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. BBC, CNN, others pull out of Russia over […]
Gurjit Aujla leaves for Poland to help Indians stuck in Ukraine
[ad_1] Member of Parliament Gurjit Singh Aujla on Friday left for Poland to help the Punjabi students stuck in war-torn Ukraine and its borders. Aujla, who is in touch with […]
Russia-Ukraine war: Two of 13 ‘unreachable’ students from Ludhiana back home
[ad_1] Two of the 13 students from Ludhiana, who were previously not reachable as per the district administration, have returned back to India from the war-torne country of Ukraine. Nitish […]
Ukraine crisis will strengthen our resolve in the Indo-Pacific: US
[ad_1] As counselor of the State Department, an under-secretary level position, Derek Chollet serves as a senior policy advisor to Secretary of State Antony J Blinken on a wide range […]
Daily brief: Moscow awaits Ukraine’s response after talks, says Kremlin and all the latest news
[ad_1] Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. […]
Indian student in Ukraine, who refused to leave his pet dog, returns via Hungary
[ad_1] An Indian student, who refused to return home from Ukraine without his dog, arrived in India early Friday after escaping the war-torn country via an alternative route from Budapest […]
China denies it asked Russia to stall Ukraine attack till after Games
[ad_1] Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin described the allegations as a ‘fake and very despicable attempt to shift blame for the ongoing conflict.’ BySutirtho Patranobis, Beijing The Chinese foreign […]
Ecostani | The IPCC report is a reality check for India’s climate preparedness
[ad_1] The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report released on Monday has cited huge environmental challenges for India — disease burden, a fall in agriculture production, a spike in […]
Russia-Ukraine conflict might lead to a surge in Covid-19 cases: WHO chief
[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is likely to increase Covid-19 transmission and in turn increase the risk of large numbers of people […]
Why a Russian chocolate store on Chinese e-commerce platform is thanking people
[ad_1] A Russian-run online store on Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com thanked Chinese shoppers for their support after it sold out of most items including chocolate and fabric softener, saying it […]
Canada’s PM Trudeau extends support to Ukraine in call with president amid Russia’s attack
[ad_1] Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday reiterated Canada’s support for Ukraine in a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy against the backdrop of an intensifying attack by Russia on the […]
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Air Force evacuates 798 Indians in four flights
[ad_1] Nearly 800 Indians stranded in war-torn Ukraine were brought back in four flights operated by the Air Force, news agency PTI reported Thursday morning. Flights from Romanian capital Bucharest, […]
Oil keeps rising as Russia invasion upends global energy markets
[ad_1] Oil’s sizzling rally pushed prices toward $112 a barrel as buyers continued to shun Russian crude following its invasion of Ukraine, while OPEC is doing its best to ignore […]
Petrol, diesel price hikes to restart from next week
[ad_1] Petrol and diesel price hikes are likely to resume after state elections get over next week to bridge the ₹9 a litre gap created by international oil prices soaring […]
‘Leave Kharkiv immediately’: Embassy issues urgent advisory to Indian nationals
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday asked all its nationals in the besieged eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv to leave immediately for their safety and security, a day after an […]
Euro-area inflation hits record as war threatens more price pain
[ad_1] Euro-zone inflation quickened to an all-time high, outstripping expectations as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens to send energy costs soaring at an even faster pace. Consumer prices jumped 5.8% […]
‘Don’t foresee obstacles’: Russia on delivery of S-400 missile systems
[ad_1] Delivery of five regiments of S-400 missile systems to India are unlikely to be affected by sanctions over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Denis Alipov, Russia’s ambassador-designate to India, […]
‘Just stop the bombing’: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy tells Russia
[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday Russia must stop bombing Ukrainian cities before meaningful talks on a ceasefire could start, as a first round of negotiations this week […]
Russia-Ukraine war: India calls for peaceful settlement of disputes
[ad_1] India has reiterated its concern at the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, called for a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy, underlined the importance of the territorial integrity […]
Braving all odds, Indian students trying to reach Ukraine borders
[ad_1] Amid uncertainty of when they’ll board a flight back home from war-torn Ukraine, Indian students, including those from Chandigarh tricity area, are braving all odds to somehow reach the […]
LIC IPO: Govt may review timing of share sale amid Ukraine-Russia conflict
[ad_1] Bankers advising Indian state-run Life Insurance Corp (LIC) on its IPO have pushed the government to defer the launch of the stock offering in the wake of the market […]
Indian student dies in Ukraine, government expresses ‘profound sorrow’
[ad_1] The Russian and Ukrainian ambassadors have been called in by the government to reiterate India’s demand for ‘urgent safe passage for Indian nationals still in Kharkiv and other conflict […]
YouTube blocks Russian channels RT, Sputnik in Europe amid war with Ukraine
[ad_1] Fellow online giant Facebook took a similar decision on Monday by blocking content published by RT and Sputnik in the European Union. YouTube has blocked Russian channels RT and […]
Russian artists speak out against the war in Ukraine
[ad_1] Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the orders of President Vladimir Putin, the conflict is now in its sixth day, and casualties on both sides are growing. Many of […]
India at UN on ‘complex situation at borders’ amid Ukraine evacuation efforts
[ad_1] India is doing “whatever it can” for the evacuation of citizens stuck in Ukraine, India’s Permanent Representative to UN, TS Tirumurti, said on Tuesday as the United Nations General […]
How Putin destroyed the three myths of America’s global order
[ad_1] Every era has a figure who strips away its pleasant illusions about where the world is headed. This is what makes Vladimir Putin the most important person of the […]
Ukrainian tourists stage anti-war protest in Sri Lanka
[ad_1] Ukrainian tourists staged an anti-war protest outside Russia’s embassy in Sri Lanka on Monday, and the country’s tourism minister said the government would consider visa extensions for visitors from […]
FIFA set to suspend Russia from internationals: Source
[ad_1] FIFA is set to suspend Russia’s national teams from international football until further notice due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine, a source with knowledge of the discussions told […]
Russians rush to banks as Ruble plummets amid sanctions over war with Ukraine
[ad_1] Ordinary Russians faced the prospect of higher prices and crimped foreign travel as Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine sent the ruble plummeting, leading uneasy people to line […]
Biden’s call with allies as UNSC preps for emergency session on Ukraine
[ad_1] The White House refused to provide details as to who all will be a part of the telephonic conversation with President Joe Biden. Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited […]
India abstains on resolution to call for UN General Assembly session on Ukraine
[ad_1] India abstained on a procedural resolution to call for a rare special emergency session of the UN General Assembly on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Two days after the Russian […]
Loss of lives in Ukraine unacceptable, dialogue only option, says Harsh Shringla
[ad_1] India has made it clear that the loss of human lives in the conflict in Ukraine is unacceptable and that diplomacy and dialogue represent the only way out of […]
Russian delegation ready for talks with Ukraine in Belarus: Report
[ad_1] Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the Russian delegation included officials from the foreign and defence ministries and President Vladimir Putin’s office. A Russian delegation has arrived in Belarus for […]
India steps up evacuation, shares concerns about safety of nationals with Russia, Ukraine
[ad_1] India on Sunday conveyed its concerns about the safety of Indian nationals to both Russia and Ukraine, even as efforts were stepped up to get more citizens out of […]
Move from conflict zones to west: Indian embassy in Ukraine’s latest message to stranded nationals
[ad_1] Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, New Delhi In a latest message to the stranded Indian nationals in war-gripped Ukraine, the Indian embassy in the east […]
Ukraine rejects Russian offer of talks in Belarus, leaves door open in other locations
[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected the Kremlin’s offer of talks in Belarus on Sunday, saying the country was a staging ground for the Russian invasion, reported agencies. Zelenskiy, however, […]
Air India’s second evacuation flight with 250 Indians from Ukraine lands in Delhi
[ad_1] Air India’s second evacuation flight from Romanian capital Bucharest carrying 250 Indian nationals who were stranded in Ukraine landed at the Delhi airport in the early hours of Sunday, […]
Russia appreciates India’s ‘independent and balanced’ UNSC stand
[ad_1] A day after India abstained from voting in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over Russia’s ongoing ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine, the Russian embassy in New Delhi, on […]
Opposition as India skips Russia resolution vote: ‘Stood on same side as China’
[ad_1] India skipped voting against Russia as a resolution to halt troops in Ukraine was taken up at an emegency meeting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). While Moscow […]
India abstains on UNSC resolution on Ukraine, Russia blocks move with veto
[ad_1] India on Saturday abstained on a US-backed United Nations Security Council resolution that deplored Russia’s “aggression” against Ukraine, even as it pushed for a return to the path of […]
Pope Francis makes a rare trip to Russian embassy against Ukraine invasion
[ad_1] Pope Francis went to the Russian Embassy on Friday to personally “express his concern about the war” in Ukraine, in an extraordinary, hands-on papal gesture that has no recent […]
Indians in Ukraine: ‘Carry dollars, display flag’: Govt to those fleeing Ukraine
[ad_1] India is organising evacuation flights for citizens stranded in Ukraine and the cost of the evacuation will be borne fully by the government, sources familiar with the development said […]
Russia chess great Garry Kasparov lists move to stop Putin’s ‘war machine’
[ad_1] Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov listed a slew of measures to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin from forcing a war on Ukraine. After invading Russia troops pressed deep […]
India sends team from embassy in Hungary to help Indians stuck in Ukraine
[ad_1] The closure by Ukraine of its airspace, following attack by Russia, led to the cancellation of all special flights scheduled from India to the eastern European nation. With Ukraine […]
Sensex tanks over 2,700 pts in line with global impact as Russia invades Ukraine
[ad_1] Equity benchmark Sensex crashed over 2,700 points on Thursday following a severe sell-off in global markets after Russia launched a military offensive against Ukraine. The 30-share BSE gauge plunged […]
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Bitcoin tumbles as Putin orders military into eastern Ukraine
[ad_1] As Moscow decided to conduct military operations in eastern Ukraine, Bitcoin slipped to a one-month low. Cryptocurrencies dropped as Vladimir Putin decided to conduct military operations in eastern Ukraine, […]