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Countries approach India for supply of wheat, sugar during Ukraine conflict

India said on Wednesday that its approach to the Ukraine crisis remains to promote dialogue to end the conflict and mitigate economic distress for itself and for the world

Biden's top economic adviser warns India against aligning with Russia

US President Joe Biden's top economic adviser has said that the US warned India against partnering too closely with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, BBC reported

India Pavilion among top 3 for design and innovation at Expo2020 Dubai

The India Pavilion has been recognised among the top 3 pavilions at the Expo2020 Dubai for its exclusive design and innovation, under the 'People's Choice' category by the Exhibitor Group

US hopeful of Ukraine policy 'alignment' with 'our friend' India: Official

The US remains hopeful that it can have policy alignment with India "to the maximum extent possible" on sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a senior US official.

Talentedge's owner takes stake in upGrad at $2 bn value after integration

Edtech major upGrad on Thursday said it has integrated all of Talentedge's business, which will operate under its own name

Global Covid caseload tops 494.8 mn, deaths surge to more than 6.16 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 494.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.16 million and vaccinations to over 11 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Meta decides to drop flagship Facebook F8 developer conference this year

Meta has announced not to hold its flagship Facebook F8 developer conference this year, as it gears up for new initiatives towards metaverse.

Google can't remove apps that link to external payments in South Korea

Tech giant Google will be violating South Korean law if it pushes through with its plan to remove apps linking to external payment methods, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) said

Centre to table bill on prohibiting financing of WMD in Rajya Sabha

The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday

Goa Minister comment on fuel price like Marie Antoniette's cake barb: Cong

"It reminds us of a French monarch telling people 'if you cannot afford bread, eat cake'. This is what the BJP minister is telling the Goans. This attitude comes from the arrogance of power," he said

Govt working tirelessly to augment India's health infrastructure: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the government was working tirelessly to augment India's health infrastructure

As Goa battles water shortage, minister asks companies to build dams

Goa State Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik wants "big companies" to be invited to build a network of dams in the state so that the collected water could be exported to the arid Gulf region

Biden's pause on federal student loan extension fuels inflation concerns

US President Joe Biden's newly announced plan to extend a pause on federal student loan repayments has drawn backlash from budget watchers and economists

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy orders formal halt of trade with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed the government to formalize the cessation of Ukraine's trade with Russia, the presidential press service said in a statement

Zelenskyy says talks with Russia to continue despite 'atrocities'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the talks between Ukraine and Russia will continue despite the evidence of "atrocities carried out by the Russian military".

Russian, Serbian presidents talk over phone to strengthen bilateral ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reiterated their readiness to deepen bilateral relations during a phone conversation

Encounter breaks out in J&K's Shopian during security search operation

An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Haripora area in South Kashmir's Shopian district, police officials said on Thursday

PM Modi praises bipartisanship in matters of foreign policy

Modi said, "Over the last few days, the Parliament has witnessed a healthy discussion on the situation in Ukraine and India's efforts to bring back our citizens through Operation Ganga."

Pak rupee's record-breaking downward streak continues for 16th session

The Pakistani rupee hit a record low of Rs 186.13 against the US dollar on Wednesday, compared to Rs 185.23 on the previous working day, according to data released by State Bank of Pakistan

'Resignations of key officials raise policy uncertainty in Sri Lanka'

Besides, the government declared a state of emergency and imposed a two-day countrywide curfew on April 2-3