Page 399 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

BJP govt not capable of safely evacuating Indians from Ukraine: Congress

The opposition party urged the government to send special flights and evacuate free of cost all Indians, mostly students studying in different parts of Ukraine

India's development challenged as world peace threatened: FM on Ukraine war

'Disturbances' to severely hamper economic recovery in India, world; recovery needs to be sustainable, sans disruptions, for humanity's welfare, says FM Sitharaman

India sets up camps on Ukraine's borders; asks stranded nationals to move

India has set up camps on Ukraine's borders touching Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia for evacuation of stranded nationals from the war-hit east European nation.

Oil prices take breather as Russia advances further on Ukraine

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude were down 30 cents, or 0.3%, to $92.51 a barrel, after hitting a session high of $95.64

Global stocks rise after Ukraine panic, oil back below $100-mark

By 1115 GMT, the Euro STOXX gained 1.78% higher while the FTSE 100 climbed 2.1%. Germany's DAX increased 1.3%

India bonds, rupee fall on week as geopolitical tensions weigh

India's benchmark 10-year bond yield ended at 6.75%, down 1 basis point from its previous close but yields on the week were up 9 basis points

Putin tells Xi that Russia willing to hold high-level talks with Ukraine

China has refused to call Russia's action in Ukraine an "invasion" or criticise Moscow despite intensifying assaults from Russia's military

Ukraine war: Cabinet Committee on Security likely to meet again on Saturday

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is likely to meet again on Saturday amid the Russian offensive against Ukraine, sources in the government said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had chaired a meeting of the CCS on Thursday night after Russia launched its attack on Ukraine. He also spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and called for an immediate cessation of violence while stressing that India attaches the highest priority to the safe exit and return of its citizens from Ukraine. The proposed meet of the key cabinet panel comes amid New Delhi's efforts to evacuate Indian citizens from the battle zone. Besides the prime minister, the defence minister, the home minister, the external affairs minister and the finance minister are part of the CCS. Top officials of the security apparatus are also called to attend CCS meet.

Formula One cancels Russian Grand Prix in the wake of Ukraine crisis

Formula One says it is "impossible" to hold a race in Russia later this year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

No need to postpone Mobile World Congress over Ukraine crisis: Organiser

There are no plans to cancel or postpone the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the chief executive of event organizer GSMA said

'I don't want to die': Ukrainians fear as Russian invasion closes in

In a train station just across the border in Poland, hundreds of people from Ukraine sought shelter

Investors' wealth jumps over Rs 7.7 trn as Sensex snaps 7-day losing streak

Investors' wealth on Friday jumped over Rs 7.72 lakh crore as the broader market clawed back some of its lost ground

US Congress wants to kick out Russia from UNSC after Ukraine invasion

A resolution calling to kick Russia off the UNSC for its invasion of Ukraine -- which has virtually no chance of being enforced -- is circulating among US Congress members from both parties

Top headlines: Russian troops advance on Kyiv; CBI arrests former NSE GOO

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Centre to bear cost of evacuation of Indians from Ukraine: Report

The government is making efforts to evacuate Indian nationals from Ukraine through its land border crossings with its neighbouring countries, official sources said

New Western sanctions to break Russian supply chains, President Putin told

The US and its allies have decided to block assets of four large Russian banks, impose export controls and sanction oligarchs close to President Vladimir Putin

India may set up rupee trade accounts with Russia after sanctions: Report

India is exploring ways to set up a rupee payment mechanism for trade with Russia to soften the blow on New Delhi of Western sanctions imposed on Moscow, sources said

IMA urges PM to help bring back young medical students stranded in Ukraine

The doctors' body urged Modi to help them financially and also create a dedicated helpdesk for medical students

World stocks stage tentative rebound after coordinated sanctions on Russia

By 0930 GMT, the Euro STOXX was 0.72% higher while the FTSE 100 gained 1.1%. Germany's DAX nudged 0.05% higher

UEFA strips Russia of Champions League final, summit clash moved to Paris

Russia was stripped of hosting the Champions League final by UEFA on Friday with St. Petersburg replaced by Paris after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.