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Global equities under hammer as Russia-Ukraine tensions simmer
New Delhi : Global equity markets on Thursday took a hard hit on the news of Russia announcing a military operation in Ukraine.Reportedly, President Vladimir Putin authorised a special military operation in Ukraine's Donbas region.US'…
India warns of ‘major crisis’ as Russia starts ‘special military operations’…
United Nations : As Russian President Vladimir Putin announced "special military operations" in Ukraine even as the UN Security Council was meeting in a late-night emergency session, India warned of a looming major crisis.India's Permanent…
Explosions rock Ukraine’s key airport, military facilities
Kiev : Shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a "special military operation" in the conflict-hit Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, a series of explosions hit Ukraine's largest airport Boryspil and several military objects…
Russia closes airspace on borders with Ukraine, Belarus
Moscow : In view of the latest situation, Russia has closed its airspace to civilian aircraft starting from Thursday on its western borders with Ukraine and Belarus, the Russian aviation authorities announced.The announcement came shortly…
Ukrainian govt websites hit by cyberattacks amid Russia’s military operation
London/Kiev : As Russia began military operations against Ukraine, key Ukrainian government websites were down early on Thursday as multiple cyber attacks hit the country.The websites of the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers, and those of the…
Vladimir Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
Moscow/Kiev : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, which the authorities in Kiev have described as a "full-scale invasion".Donbas comprises the rebel regions of…
Hijab row surfaces in Bengaluru, Sikh girl asked to remove turban
Bengaluru : Amid crisis related to wearing of hijab in classrooms, an Amritdhari (baptised) Sikh girl was asked to remove her turban in the reputed Mount Carmel PU College here in accordance with the February 10 High Court's interim order.…
Over 24mn Afghans in dire need of humanitarian aid: ICRC
Kabul : International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said more than 24 million Afghans are in grave need of humanitarian assistance." As many as 24.4 million people in Afghanistan are in need of humanitarian assistance," the ICRC…
Ukraine imposes state of emergency over tensions with Russia
Kiev : The Ukrainian Parliament has supported a bill to introduce a state of emergency in the country from February 24 amid the ongoing tensions with Russia, according to the Parliament's press service.The legislation, introducing the state…
Russian civilian ships attacked by Ukraine missiles
New Delhi: The Ukrainian military has damaged two civilian ships in the Sea of Azov using missiles, Russian security service FSB said on Thursday, RT reported.The attack reportedly injured one person and caused a fire onboard one of the…