LIVE: Putin says Russia will enforce rouble payments for gas from Friday

Russian President said on Thursday that he had signed a decree saying foreign buyers must pay in roubles for Russian gas from April 1

8:32 AM

Russian FM Lavrov to arrive in India today on a two-day trip

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will arrive in India on Thursday on a two-day official visit. The Russian FM will hold official engagements on Friday. 

Lavrov's trip to India comes at the same time when UK State Secretary Liz Truss and US deputy NSA advisor Daleep Singh are scheduled to visit New Delhi. 

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (Photo: Reuters)

8:15 AM

Russian President Putin misled by his own military, claims White House

Russian President Vladimir Putin felt misled by his military, the White House said, adding that the US has information on the same. The White House said that the Ukraine war has been a strategic blunder that has left Russia weaker over the long term, and increasingly isolated from the world. Read more

7:49 AM

S Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine crisis with US's Blinken

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed developments pertaining to the Indo-Pacific, Ukraine and the global economy. Read more

7:33 AM

US to provide additional $500 mn to Ukraine in aid

The White House has pledged an additional $500 million in direct aid for Ukraine as the nation continues to fight Russian troops. Biden, in a phone call with Ukraine President Zelenskyy, said that the additional aid was on its way. Read more

7:18 AM

All Covid guidelines to end in India from today

India's all Covid-19 containment measures., except the mask mandate, will end from Thursday. The Union Home Ministry last week decided to end all Covid rules amid a continuous dip in coronavirus cases across the nation. The containment measures will end in India two years after they were implemented following the outbreak of the pandemic.

 

7:02 AM

US warns India against sharp rise in Russian oil imports

A senior US administrative official has warned India and other nations that sharp rise in oil imports from Russia could pose a 'great risk' as White House is preparing to step up enforcement of sanctions against Moscow. Read more

 

6:46 AM

Petrol, diesel costlier by 80 paise again; total hike in 10 days now at Rs 6.40

The rates of petrol and diesel in Delhi increased by 80 paise a litre, while in Mumbai, fuel became costlier by 84 paise. This is the ninth increase in fuel rates in 10 days, the total hike now amounts to Rs 6.40.

Petrol is now selling at Rs 101.81 per litre in Delhi and diesel is trading at Rs 93.07 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol and diesel are selling at Rs 116.72 and Rs 100.94 a litre respectively. Read more

6:13 AM

Axis Bank acquires Citi's India consumer business

US bank Citigroup on Wednesday announced the sale of its Indian consumer banking businesses to private lender Axis Bank for Rs 12,325 crore, as part of its plans to exit retail operations in 13 markets. The deal, which is expected to close in the first half of the 2023 calendar year, will include the transfer of about 3,600 Citi employees to Axis. Read more

6:12 AM

3% hike in DA for Central government employees

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday hiked Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) by 3 per cent to 34 per cent to compensate for the price rise, benefitting over 1.16 crore central government employees and pensioners. The additional instalment will be effective from January 1, 2022. Read more