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Russia-Ukraine war: FIDE moves Chess Olympiad out of Russia
Chennai: Owing to the deteriorating geopolitical situation, the International Chess Federation or FIDE has decided to move the 44th Chess Olympiad and all other official competitions planned from Russia. The other events…
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Disappointed, says Indian-American Congressman over India abstaining UNSC resolution on Russia
Washington: Prominent Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has expressed disappointment over India’s decision to abstain from the UN Security Council resolution on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, saying it is the US and not…
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Street fighting begins in Kyiv; people urged to seek shelter
Kyiv: Russian troops stormed toward Ukraine’s capital early Saturday, and street fighting broke out as city officials urged residents to take shelter. The country’s president refused an American offer to evacuate, insisting…
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Global Covid caseload reaches 432.8 million
Washington: The global coronavirus caseload has topped 432.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.93 million and vaccinations to over 10.46 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University. In its latest…
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Putin ready to send negotiation team for talks as Russian troops encircle Kiev
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to send a delegation to Minsk for talks with Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday as its military encircled Kiev on the second day…
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4.7 mn Covid shots destroyed in UK over fears of blood clot risk
London: Amid fears of over blood clot risk, about 4.7 million Covid vaccine doses were wasted in the UK by the end of October 2021, according to a government report. According to…
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Russia says it expects India’s support when UNSC takes up resolution on Ukraine
New Delhi: Russia on Friday said it expects support from India at the UN Security Council when the global body takes up a crucial resolution on the Russian military operation in Ukraine.…
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UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion in Ukraine
By Yoshita Singh United Nations: The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution on Friday tabled by the US and Albania that will condemn in the strongest terms possible Russia’s…
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Nepal-India agrees to inject more investment in energy sector
Kathmandu: Nepal and India have agreed to build new projects by injecting joint investment in the hydropower sector. As per the agreement reached at Nepal-India Energy Joint Meeting, a joint technical team…