LIVE: Russia begins evacuating diplomatic staff from Ukraine, says report

The United States and its allies sought to step up sanctions pressure on Russia on Wednesday over the deployment of troops in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine

9:55 AM

Russia to evacuate diplomats from Ukraine soon, citing threats

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that it has decided to evacuate Russian diplomatic personnel from Ukraine, pointing at threats.

9:47 AM

UP election 2022: BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj cast his vote at Gadan Khera Primary School in Unnao

BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj cast his vote at Gadan Khera Primary School in Unnao.

 

"BJP will win all 6 seats in Unnao with majority. On the basis of all campaigning I did, I can say that CM Yogi will form govt again by breaking his own 2017 record. I think the numbers may go up to 350"

9:33 AM

A law should be made to ban hijab across the country: BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj in Unnao

Opposition brought the Hijab issue into elections. This rule (for uniform) was formed in Karnataka, people did this (row) in reply. But I think, a law should be made to ban hijab across the country: BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj in Unnao

8:36 AM

UP election 2022 LIVE: BSP leader Satish Chandra Misra casts his vote in Lucknow

BSP leader Satish Chandra Misra casts his vote at Montessori school polling booth in Lucknow 

 

"BSP is getting a one-sided vote. By the end of this phase, it will be ensured that BSP is forming govt with a full majority.Every section including Brahmins are voting for us," he says.

8:06 AM

Muslims are not happy with Samajwadi Party: Mayawati

Muslims are not happy with Samajwadi Party. They will not vote for them. People of UP have rejected SP even before voting as voting for SP means Gunda raj, Mafia raj. Riots happened in SP govt. The face of SP leaders tell that they are not coming in power: BSP chief Mayawati

7:43 AM

Dollar dips in choppy trade as investors weigh Ukraine scenarios

The US dollar dipped slightly against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday amid choppy trade spurred by developments in Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two breakaway regions in the country and ordered troops to the area.

 

The Kremlin said it remained open to diplomacy with the United States and other countries as it faced actions from a slew of countries. Britain published a list of sanctions and Germany froze the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea gas pipeline project, which would have significantly increased the flow of Russian gas.

 

The dollar weakened somewhat as US President Joe Biden announced the first wave of sanctions against Russia while saying he hoped diplomacy was still available. Read on...

7:29 AM

If Russia goes further with this invasion, we stand prepared to go further as with sanctions, says Biden

“Who in the Lord’s name does Putin think gives him the right to declare new so-called countries on territory that belongs to his neighbours? This is a flagrant violation of international law and demands a firm response from the international community.”

 

7:15 AM

Russia Ukraine crisis LIVE: Biden imposes new Russia sanctions

US President Joe Biden has announced a new sanctions package against Russia, calling Moscow’s recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent the “beginning of a Russian invasion” of its neighbour.

 

In a brief speech on Tuesday, Biden condemned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognise the independence of Luhansk and Donetsk and to authorise the deployment of Russian troops to “maintain peace” in the regions.

7:07 AM

UP election 2022 LIVE: Voting for the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh elections begins

Voting for the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh elections begins; 624 candidates in 59 Assembly seats across 9 districts in fray.