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EU agrees to freeze European assets linked to Putin, Lavrov

More than 1,000 Russian soldiers dead, says Ukraine's Defence Ministry

Kerala reports 3,581 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

Russian Grand Prix cancelled for 2022

China President, Xi Jinping speaks to Russian President Putin, calls for 'negotiation'

We expect India's support at UN body over Ukraine: Russia

Gunfire heard near government quarter of Ukrainian capital, reports AFP

Russian 'spies,' 'saboteurs' seen 3 miles from Kyiv, says Ukrainian military

Budget Session of Delhi Assembly to begin from March 23

DDMA withdraws all COVID-19 restrictions

Families of Indian students stranded in Ukraine to protest outside Russian Embassy in Delhi today

Ukraine Army says fighting Russian forces outside capital Kyiv

Providing assistance to families of 78 people stuck in Ukraine: DGP Uttarakhand

DGP Uttarakhand, Ashok Kumar, told ANI, "People are instructed to provide details of their friends and kin who're stuck in Ukraine on helpline 112. Till now we've received details of 78 people & are providing necessary assistance to their families."

Zelensky says Russian forces targeting civilian areas, urges Russians to protest against Ukraine war

AFP reported that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian forces are targeting civilian areas. He urged Russians to protest against the Ukraine war.

Russia will have to talk 'sooner or later', says Zelensky

AFP reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia will have to talk 'sooner or later'.

Ukrainian forces downed a Russian aircraft over Kyiv on early Friday

According to Reuters, Ukrainian forces downed a Russian aircraft over Kyiv in the early hours on Friday, which then crashed into a residential building and set it on fire.

I am staying in Kyiv with my people, as is my family. Ukraine stands alone: Zelensky

News18 quoted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as saying, "I am staying in Kyiv with my people, as is my family. Ukraine stands alone. They don't want us in NATO. Nobody wants to fight for us."

Jalandhar admin issues helpline number for people stuck in Ukraine

ANI reported that the Jalandhar administration in Punjab has issued a helpline number (0181-2224417) for people of Jalandhar stuck in Ukraine as a measure to compile info of stranded people. The administration stated that people can visit the DC office, in room no. 22, during office hours, to provide info on their family members.

2 terrorists killed in J&K

ANI reported that an encounter broke out at the Amshipora area in Shopian district. Police and security forces are on the job. 2 terrorists have been killed in the encounter; incriminating materials, including arms & ammunition have been recovered. The Jammu and Kashmir police stated that further search is underway.

Rupee rebounds 32 paise to 75.28 against US dollar

PTI reported that the Rupee rebounded 32 paise to 75.28 against US dollar in early trade today.

Maharashtra: IT conducts raid at the second residence of Shiv Sena corporator Yashwant Jadhav

ANI reported that the Income Tax department is conducting a raid at the second residence of Shiv Sena corporator & Standing Committee chairperson of BMC, Yashwant Jadhav, in Mumbai.

Any nation that countenances Russian aggression against Ukraine will be stained by association: Biden

US President Joe Biden has said that any nation that countenances Russian aggression against Ukraine will be stained by association, reported PTI.

UN gives $20 million to scale up Ukraine humanitarian aid

AP reported that UN has given $20 million to scale up Ukraine humanitarian aid.

Sensex surges 1151.82 points, currently at 55,681.73

ANI reported that the Sensex surged 1151.82 points and is currently at 55,681.73. Nifty rose 352.60 points and is currently at 16,600.55.

UNSC vote on resolution on Russia scheduled for Friday

The UNSC vote on a resolution on Russia is scheduled for Friday, reported ANI.

US sanctions will isolate Russia from global financial system, says key White House official

PTI reported that key White House officials have said that US sanctions will isolate Russia from the global financial system.

India reports 13,166 new Covid cases, 302 deaths in last 24 hours

According to ANI, India reported 13,166 new Covid cases, 26,988 recoveries, and 302 deaths in the last 24 hours. This takes the number of active cases to 1,34,235 (0.31%), the daily positivity rate to 1.28%, the total recoveries to 4,22,46,884 and the death toll to 5,13,226, while the total vaccination stands at 1,76,86,89,266.

Anand Subramaniam arrested by CBI in connection with NSE case

ANI reported that according to sources, Anand Subramaniam, former Group Operating Officer and advisor to former MD of National Stock Exchange Chitra Ramkrishna, was arrested by CBI late last night from Chennai in connection with the NSE case.

Loud explosions heard in central Kyiv

AFP reported that loud explosions were heard in central Kyiv.

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

According to USGS, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit northern Sumatra, Indonesia, reported AFP.