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24 Feb

Precision weapons used as Russia attacks Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he tried to reach out to President Putin warning that Kremlin could start a major war in Europe. Here are some latest updates about the crisis: Military command centres in the capital city of Kyiv and another city Kharkiv have been attacked by missile strikes. Precision weapons were used in attacks. Blasts were heard in the separatist-held eastern Ukraine city of Donetsk. In growing support at the United Nations, countries - including China that has usually backed Russia - spoke about Ukraine's sovereignty. UN…

23 Feb

India fuel prices go up because of Ukraine crisis

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As the Ukraine crisis spooked the oil market already struggling to meet rising demand, the global benchmark crude Brent raced towards the $100 per barrelmark. So, in India fuel prices go up by Rs 7 to 8 per litre. Pump prices have remained unchanged. The sharp in- crease has widened the gap between the actual cost and retail prices of petrol and diesel. As per ballpark, every $1 increase in crude price impacts retail rate by 70-80 paise. As Brent hit $98/barrel, the mix of crude bought by India, otherwise known as the Indian Basket, too rose to $93. 6,…

22 Feb

After Kremlin’s big move Russia and Ukraine at United Nations emergency meeting

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The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meet in a bid to prevent a full-scale conflict as With the Russia-Ukraine tensions escalating to the next level. The emergency huddle was convened by the global peace body's political chief, who condemned Russia’s recognition of separatist areas Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine. UN undersecretary-general Rosemary DiCarlo told the attendees that all the members involved should immediately focus on ending hostilities during the meeting. He expressed deep concern over civilian casualties, damage to civilian infrastructure and relentless shelling between the Ukrainian government forces and the Russia-backed separatists. The US ambassador Linda…

21 Feb

S Jaishankar met with French Foreign Minister Jean Yves Le Drian in France

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On the first day of his three-day visit to France, External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met with the French Foreign Minister Jean Yves Le Drian. Jaishankar and his French counterpart exchanged assessment over raging Ukraine situation with French President Emanuel Macron doing heavy diplomatic lifting to resolve the crisis diplomatically. In the meeting with Indian envoys in Europe, the minister is likely to spell out the Modi government’s vision for Europe as well as shared the assessment of Indian ambassadors. Next month India and France hold the next round of their strategic dialogue in India and the current visit between…

18 Feb

Ahmedabad 2008 serial bomb blasts case

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A special court designated for the speedy trial of the 2008 serial bomb blasts in Ahmedabad sentenced 38 of the 49 convicts to death under provisions of UAPA and IPC 302. The 11 others were sentenced to life imprisonment. Special Judge AR Patel give a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to those who had died in the blasts. The Special Judge had declared 49 out of 78 accused as guilty on 8th February under various offences of the Indian Penal Code, including for murder, sedition and waging war against the state, as well as under offences of the Unlawful Activities…

17 Feb

New FD rates for HDFC customers

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India’s leading private sector bank, HDFC Bank has recently raised the interest rates on FDs worth less than Rs 2 crore. The new rates will be effective from February 14, according to the bank’s official website. If you are putting money in fixed deposit for a year, the interest rate will be 5 per cent. Your fixed deposit will fetch the same amount of interest for the tenure up to two years. Long term fixed deposits maturing in two years one day to three years, will attract an interest rate of 5.30 per cent. The private lender is offering an…

17 Feb

MEA trains employees to ensure cyber safety

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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has trained 500 plus employees across 90 missions in Europe and Africa. It aims to ensure the personnel are equipped to deal with both malicious malware and targeted attacks. The Ministry also conducts regular audits to assess how sensitive data centres in different missions can be protected. It has been said that, “These audits were earlier conducted by visiting the site, but now we are focused on training as we couldn’t visit the centres due to Covid-19.” India is working on a cyber security policy like the UK and Australia and roll out a…

14 Feb

Glenmark launched FabiSpray® in partnership with SaNOtize

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A global, innovation-driven pharmaceutical company Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited and Canadian pharmaceutical company SaNOtize Research & Development Corporation announced launch of its Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray under the brand name FabiSpray® in India for the treatment of adult patients with COVID-19 who have high risk of progression of the disease. Glenmark earlier received manufacturing and marketing approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for NONS as part of the accelerated approval process. FabiSpray®, Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray is designed to kill the COVID-19 virus in the upper airways. Phase 3 trial in India met the key endpoints and demonstrated…

12 Feb

Tamil Nadu to reopen schools soon

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Nursery and play schools to reopen on February 16 in Tamil Nadu, the government announced on Saturday after Chief Minister M K Stalin chaired a high level meeting to review the corona virus scenario in the state.As per a fresh notification, from February 16 to March 2, up to 200 people could participate in marriage and related ceremonies and as regards funeral, 100 people may take part. The ban for congregations related to social, cultural and political events would, however, continue to be in place. In the meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at the Secretariat, Chief Secretary V Irai…

12 Feb

Justice Pushpa Ganediwala of Bombay HC resigns

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Bombay High Court judge Justice Pushpa Ganediwala, who faced judgments that was deemed as controversial for the interpretation of 'sexual assault' under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, has resigned.Justice Ganediwala, who presently presides at the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, tendered her resignation on Thursday, a day before her tenure as additional judge was to end as she was neither given extension nor elevation by the Supreme Court collegiums.After her problematic judgments given in January and February 2021, the apex court collegium had withdrawn its recommendation to appoint Justice Ganediwala as a permanent judge…