Month: March 2022

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh: Women Empowerment is key to achieve Prime Minister’s vision

The Minister launched several new initiatives for women scientists to mark the the International Women’s Day Dr Jitendra Singh releases a book on “75 Success Stories” from Women Scientists Scheme of Department of Science and Technology DELHI, MARCH 8: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; […]

COVID-19 UPDATE

DELHI, MARCH 8: 179.13 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive India’s Active caseload currently stands at 49,948 Active cases stand at 0.12% Recovery Rate currently at 98.68% 8,055 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,24,06,150 3,993 new cases recorded […]

Moscow says it will let Ukrainian civilians flee – to Russia

Summary Companies Talk of humanitarian corridors comes after failed ceasefires Oil price surges as U.S. considers Russia oil ban Ukraine says Russian forces preparing assault on Kyiv LVIV/IRPIN, Ukraine, March 7 (Reuters) – Moscow offered Ukrainians escape routes to Russia and its close ally Belarus on Monday, drawing […]

Live updates: Final Big Four accounting firm abandons Russia

The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: NEW YORK — All four of the so-called Big Four accounting firms are now cutting ties with Russia over its war in Ukraine. Deloitte on Monday was the last of the four to say it will no longer operate in Russia, joining […]

Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations but battles continue

LVIV, Ukraine — Russia announced yet another limited cease-fire and the establishment of safe corridors to allow civilians to flee some besieged Ukrainian cities Monday. But the evacuation routes led mostly to Russia and its ally Belarus, drawing withering criticism from Ukraine and others. Ukrainian officials accused Moscow of resorting […]

Over 1300 Indians brought back today by special Civilian flights from Ukraine’s neighbouring countries

More than 17 thousand 4 hundred Indians have been brought back by special flights so far DELHI, MARCH 7: Under ‘Operation Ganga’ to rescue Indian citizens, 1314 Indians have been airlifted today by 7 special civilian flights from Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. With this, more than 17 thousand 4 […]

COVID-19 UPDATE

DELHI, MARCH 7: 178.90 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive India’s Active caseload currently stands at 54,118 Active cases stand at 0.13% Recovery Rate currently at 98.68% 9,620 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,23,98,095 4,362 new cases recorded […]

Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts

WASHINGTON — The massive superyacht Dilbar stretches one-and-a-half football fields in length, about as long as a World War I dreadnaught. It boasts two helipads, berths for more than 130 people and a 25-meter swimming pool long enough to accommodate another whole superyacht. Dilbar was launched in 2016 […]

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

March 6 – A second attempt to establish a humanitarian corridor out of the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol failed. The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine passed 1.5 million as Russia’s attack continued for an 11th day. read more *The city mayor trying to get people out The mayor […]

Visa, Mastercard suspend operations in Russia over Ukraine invasion

March 5 – U.S. payments firms Visa Inc (V.N) and Mastercard Inc on Saturday said they were suspending operations in Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, and that they would work with clients and partners to cease all transactions there. Within days, all transactions initiated with Visa cards issued in […]

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