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Indian American Raj Subramaniam to head FedEx as founder-CEO quits

Subramanian would replace Frederick W Smith, chairman and CEO, who will step down on June 1. He will now be its executive chairman

Bank operations hit; SAIL, NMDC staff join Bharat Bandh

The Kerala High Court on Monday directed the LDF administration to forthwith issue orders preventing its STAFF from abstaining from duty as part of the two-day strike

Foiled new assassination plot against Zelenskyy, claims Ukraine official

According to The Kyiv Post, a group of 25 people led by the Russian special services was captured near the Slovakia-Hungary border.

We are considering Russia's demand for Ukraine neutrality, says Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said his govt is carefully considering a Russian demand of Ukrainian neutrality, a key point of contention as negotiators for both sides prepare for a fresh round of talks

Will tax the rich and give money to poor: Imran ahead of no-trust vote

Pakistan opposition parties have moved a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan in the country's Parliament. It is expected to be taken up when the National Assembly meets again today

Ukraine says Russia wants to split nation into two, calls for more arms

President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the West to give Ukraine tanks, planes and missiles to help fend off the Russian forces, which the Kyiv govt said were increasingly targeting fuel and food depots

No-confidence vote: Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets a weekend breather

Pakistan National Assembly's crucial session on a no-trust motion against embattled PM Imran Khan was adjourned on Friday without tabling of the resolution, amid vociferous protests from opposition

Nato boosts forces on Eastern front after Ukraine claims chemical attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also accused Russia of deploying phosphorus weapons

Russia's G20 membership under fire as Biden heads for Nato meet

The US and its allies would consult whether Russia should remain within the G-20 grouping of major economies after its invasion of Ukraine, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said

'Won't quit', says Pak PM Imran Khan as 3 allies set to join Opposition

3 key allies of the Pakistan govt of PM Khan - Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid and Balochistan Awami Party are set to join the Opposition before the no-confidence vote

Nestle suspends brands in Russia, ING Group ends new financing

Nestle shares were down 1.3 per cent at 1236 GMT, after hitting a session low shortly after the news.

'Marriage not licence to unleash brutal beast', says Karnataka HC

The charge framed against the husband under Section 376 of the IPC for alleged rape of his wife does not warrant any interference.

Ukraine retakes key Kyiv suburb; battle for Mariupol rages: Report

Civilians fleeing Mariupol said the city was under relentless bombardment, with block after block of destroyed buildings and corpses in the streets

New Investment Policy-2012 for three fertiliser plants extended

The cost of the three HURL urea projects is Rs 25,120 crore. GAIL is supplying natural gas to these three units.

RBI Governor vows ample liquidity to aid India's economy

RBI has infused Rs 17 trn during past two years and will ensure adequate funds that economy needs, says Shaktikanta Das

Saudi Arabia's Aramco hikes oil financing as net profit doubles in 2021

Aramco said it would boost its capital expenditure (capex) to $40-50 billion this year, with further growth expected until around the middle of the decade

Russian forces bomb art school in Mariupol housing 400 refugees

Zelenskyy warns of 'third world war' if peace talks fail

Biden urges China to prod Russia as Xi cautions against conflict

Russia will prevail in Ukraine: Putin

Hundreds, including kids, feared trapped in theatre struck by Russia

At least 21 people were killed and 25 were injured on Thursday when Russian forces shelled a town in eastern Ukraine

India needs to grow fast in new world order, says PM Narendra Modi

"The sense of authority and power harms both individuals and institutions."