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LIC IPO: Govt to take call in best interest of investors, says DIPAM Secy

In the wake of the market volatility due to the Ukraine-Russia war, there might be a rethink on the timing of the LIC share sale

In South Korea election, future of foreign policy up for debate

Among Seoul's foreign policy challenges are an intensifying rivalry between its top ally, Washington, and its top trading partner, China

Covid-19: South Korea eases distancing despite record virus deaths

Officials did maintain a six-person limit on private social gatherings, acknowledging uncertainties posed by an accelerating omicron spread that has put the country on the verge of a hospital surge.

Asian stock markets slide as Russia shells Ukraine nuclear plant

Russian troops were shelling Europe's largest nuclear power plant, in Ukraine, raising worries over radiation risks.

Ukraine asks FIFA to postpone World Cup playoff against Scotland

Ukraine is set to play Scotland in Glasgow on March 24, with the winner then taking on either Wales or Austria five days later for a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar.

Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine on fire after shelling

A spokesman for Europe's largest nuclear plant says the facility is on fire after Russia attacked the power station in the southern Ukrainian city of Enerhodar.

Ukraine, Russia agree to create safe corridors for evacuation of civilians

A member of Ukraine's delegation in talks with Russia says the parties have reached a tentative agreement

Watchdog says Chernobyl staff are exhausted amid Ukraine conflict

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said Thursday that the staff must be allowed to rest and rotate so their crucial work can be carried out safely and securely.

GM loses bid to skip recall of 727,000 SUVs for lights that are too bright

GM said it's reviewing the decision and deciding what to do next.

Russian forces seize key Ukrainian port, pressure others: Report

The fighting at Enerhodar, a city on the Dnieper River that accounts for about one-quarter of the country's power generation, came as the two sides met for another round of talks

Russia ready to talk; won't stop targeting Ukraine military: Lavrov

Russia's foreign minister said that the West has continuously armed Ukraine, trained its troops and built up bases there to turn Ukraine into a bulwark against Russia

No report of hostage situation regarding Indian students in Kharkiv: MEA

India said it has not received any report of a hostage situation regarding Indian students in Kharkiv and has requested the support of Ukrainian authorities in arranging special trains for students

UN envoy says failing Afghanistan economy heads towards 'irreversibility'

Nearly 80% of the previous government's budget came from the international community.

Tokyo court gives ex-Nissan executive Kelly suspended sentence

The verdict announced Thursday will allow Kelly to return to the US immediately.

Most of the world lines up against Moscow at UN, attacks intensify

Russia reported its military casualties for the first time since the invasion began last week, saying nearly 500 of its troops have been killed and almost 1,600 wounded.

US to 'freeze, seize' wealth of Russian oligarchs, says Yellen

We have made it a priority to go after oligarchs or Russian elites who are key to President Putin's corrupt power, Yellen said.

Russian forces besiege Ukrainian ports as armoured column stalls

Moscow's isolation deepened, meanwhile, when most of the world lined up against it at the United Nations to demand it withdraw from Ukraine.

Ukraine invasion leads US lobbyists to sever ties with Russian clients

The rush offers a measure of the potency of the Biden administration's new sanctions, which were levied after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine last week.

Russians start feeling the heat from sanctions over Ukraine invasion

Dozens of foreign and international companies have pulled their business out of Russia.

The cost of Ukraine war: Bond yield climbs; rupee slips 47 paise against

The benchmark 10-year bond yield edged up to 6.81 per cent on Wednesday, the highest since February