The Indian Tennis team will play a first home tie in the Davis Cup since February 2019 when they take on Denmark in the World Group 1 playoffs. The match is being played on Grass in New Delhi with Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri nominated to play the two singles matches on Friday. Rohan Bopanna will mark his 20th year in Davis Cup when he pairs up with Divij Sharan for Saturday’s doubles match and he looked back on his journey in a conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Rohan Bopanna previews India's Davis cup tie against Denmark

India got a good start at Davis Cup play-offs. India lead Denmark 2-0 as Ramkumar Ramanathan beat Christian Sigsgaard in the first rubber & Yuki Bhambri beat Mikael Torpegaard in the second singles rubber.

Davis Cup Play-offs: India’s perfect start as India lead Denmark 2-0

Due to a severe shortage in oil, gas, medicines, and food items because of a shortage of forex, Sri Lanka was under huge economic crisis, however, India's timely help rescued the emerald island.

According to reliable sources, India in the last six months has provided assistance on several fronts to its tiny neighbour to tide over its economic crisis.

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Assistance from India in the last six months have come in the form of; a USD 500 million oil line of credit; USD 1 billion lines of credit for essentials to be imported from India under negotiation; Currency swap of USD 400 million; Deferral of USD 515 million under Asian Clearance Union; 40,000 MT of fuel on credit; 100,000 Rapid Antigen Test kits and supply of 1,000 tons of liquid medical oxygen, reported Daily FT.

India is expected to extend a food and health security package to Sri Lanka on an urgent basis, along with an energy security package and currency swap, and also push Indian investments.

The food and health security package would envisage the extension of a line of credit to cover the import of food, medicines and other essential items from India.

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It is said the energy package would also comprise a line of credit to cover the import of fuel from India and an early modernization of the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm.

The disaster was partly manmade due to as pointed out by ex CBSL Deputy Governor Dr Wijewardana that "the Government made serious policy errors when it announced an unsolicited, attractive tax concession to income taxpayers. The consequence of this extraordinary money growth was the building up of inflationary pressure in the domestic economy on one side, and the depletion of foreign reserves putting pressure on the rupee to depreciate in the market, on the other," reported Daily FT.

The rest of the crisis was due to the massive drop in tourism-related earnings in 20/21, heavy debt repayments and an increase in pandemic-related expenses.

The result of all this was that 500,000 people according to the World Bank have fallen below the poverty line, whilst food inflation hit 21 per cent.

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Moreover, oil-dependent Sri Lanka's problems got further aggravated with oil prices surging despite new measures by the US and EU aimed at calming markets troubled by the invasion of Ukraine.

According to published data, Lanka's oil bill in 2021 had increased by 50 per cent, compared with the last year, reported Daily FT.

The Indian assistance at this time, is timely and impactful on several fronts. Sri Lanka would certainly need more assistance from them to ride over 2022.

Due to a severe shortage in oil, gas, medicines, and food items because of a shortage of forex, Sri Lanka was under huge economic crisis, however, India's timely help rescued the emerald island.

Due to a severe shortage in oil, gas, medicines, and food items because of a shortage of forex, Sri Lanka was under huge economic crisis, however, India's timely help rescued the emerald island. According to reliable sources, India in the last six months has provided assistance on several fronts to its tiny neighbour to tide over its economic crisis. Also read | Sri Lanka sacks energy minister amid economic crisis Assistance from India in the last six months have come in the form of; a USD 500 million oil line of credit; USD 1 billion lines of credit for essentials to be imported from India under negotiation; Currency swap of USD 400 million; Deferral of USD 515 million under Asian Clearance Union; 40,000 MT of fuel on credit; 100,000 Rapid Antigen Test kits and supply of 1,000 tons of liquid medical oxygen, reported Daily FT. India is expected to extend a food and health security package to Sri Lanka on an urgent basis, along with an energy security package and currency swap, and also push Indian investments. The food and health security package would envisage the extension of a line of credit to cover the import of food, medicines and other essential items from India. Also read | Russia-Ukraine conflict: Another Indian student shot in Kyiv, hospitalised It is said the energy package would also comprise a line of credit to cover the import of fuel from India and an early modernization of the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm. The disaster was partly manmade due to as pointed out by ex CBSL Deputy Governor Dr Wijewardana that "the Government made serious policy errors when it announced an unsolicited, attractive tax concession to income taxpayers. The consequence of this extraordinary money growth was the building up of inflationary pressure in the domestic economy on one side, and the depletion of foreign reserves putting pressure on the rupee to depreciate in the market, on the other," reported Daily FT. The rest of the crisis was due to the massive drop in tourism-related earnings in 20/21, heavy debt repayments and an increase in pandemic-related expenses. The result of all this was that 500,000 people according to the World Bank have fallen below the poverty line, whilst food inflation hit 21 per cent. Watch | Sri Lanka faces economic crisis, India ready to make investment in island-nation Moreover, oil-dependent Sri Lanka's problems got further aggravated with oil prices surging despite new measures by the US and EU aimed at calming markets troubled by the invasion of Ukraine. According to published data, Lanka's oil bill in 2021 had increased by 50 per cent, compared with the last year, reported Daily FT. The Indian assistance at this time, is timely and impactful on several fronts. Sri Lanka would certainly need more assistance from them to ride over 2022.

Timely help from India rescues Sri Lanka from economic crisis

India continues evacuation efforts in Ukraine amid the Russian Invasion. Around 18 flights are scheduled for evacuation on Thursday. Around, 3,900 Indians are expected to be brought back on Saturday.

Ukraine: India’s evacuation efforts for nationals continue amid Russian invasion

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Balram Bhargava on Thursday said that the unvaccinated people accounted for nearly 92 per cent of Covid deaths.&nbsp;

He further said that the first dose of the Covid vaccine is 98.9 per cent effective in the fight against Covid. Also, if both doses are given, it is 99.3 per cent effective.&nbsp;

VK Paul, member (health) of the government's think tank NITI Aayog while speaking to the reporters said, "It is evident that vaccines and the wide vaccination coverage have played a very important role in protecting hundreds of lives. The vaccine has protected the nation from a surge in the number of Covid cases."

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The cases in India are currently on a downward graph as only 6,561 cases were reported in the last 24 hours. Also, the average weekly Covid positivity rate in India is 0.99 per cent. The total number of active cases are 77,000.

Covid deaths, also, have seen a sharp decline in India.&nbsp;

Cases from South Indian states including Kerala, Maharashtra and Mizoram account for 50 per cent of all Covid cases in India.&nbsp;Only one state has over 10,000 active cases. Other states have less than 5,000 active cases.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Balram Bhargava on Thursday said that the unvaccinated people accounted for nearly 92 per cent of Covid deaths.

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Balram Bhargava on Thursday said that the unvaccinated people accounted for nearly 92 per cent of Covid deaths. He further said that the first dose of the Covid vaccine is 98.9 per cent effective in the fight against Covid. Also, if both doses are given, it is 99.3 per cent effective. VK Paul, member (health) of the government's think tank NITI Aayog while speaking to the reporters said, "It is evident that vaccines and the wide vaccination coverage have played a very important role in protecting hundreds of lives. The vaccine has protected the nation from a surge in the number of Covid cases." Also read | PM Modi discusses Ukraine situation with Quad leaders The cases in India are currently on a downward graph as only 6,561 cases were reported in the last 24 hours. Also, the average weekly Covid positivity rate in India is 0.99 per cent. The total number of active cases are 77,000. Covid deaths, also, have seen a sharp decline in India. Cases from South Indian states including Kerala, Maharashtra and Mizoram account for 50 per cent of all Covid cases in India. Only one state has over 10,000 active cases. Other states have less than 5,000 active cases. (With inputs from agencies)

In India, unvaccinated people account for 92% of Covid deaths in 2022

Yuki Bhambri returned to Davis Cup action with a commanding win while Ramkumar Ramanathan did not even need his ‘A game’ to emerge victorious as India grabbed a 2-0 lead in the World Group I Play-off tie against Denmark, here on Friday.

Taking full advantage of the Danish player’s discomfort on the low bounce grass court, Ramkumar cruised to a 6-3 6-2 win over Christian Siggsgaard, ranked as low as 824, in the opening singles of the tie at Delhi Gymkhana Club.

There was hardly any fight in the match, that lasted just 59 minutes, as Christian made it easy for the 170th-ranked Indian with his unending unforced errors.

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Yuki, playing Davis Cup for the first time since 2017, doubled India’s lead with a 6-4 6-4 win in the second singles against Mikael Torpegaard, who, though served and stroked confidently to keep the Indian camp on edge.

It was clear that India’s strategy to host Denmark on grass courts worked well as tackling the low bounce indeed troubled the visitors.

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan will now strive to seal the tie for India on Saturday when they take court for the doubles match against Frederik Nielsen and Johannes Ingildsen.

If they win, India will keep their place in the World Group I and the reverse singles will be rendered inconsequential.

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Despite dropping his serve in the opening game, Torpegaard did not let Yuki seize the momentum.

Whether it was stroking from baseline, serving, swift movement on both flanks or charging the net, Torpegaard did all to prevent it from becoming a one-sided affair like the first singles.

He got the break back in the fourth game and what followed was engrossing tennis from both the players. Yuki broke his rival one more time — in the ninth game — and saved break chances in the 10th to eventually nose ahead.

The first game of the second set was the most fiercely-fought game of the day as it featured as many as five deuce points.

Ironically, it ended with Torpegaard’s double fault and all the hard work the Danish player had put in came to a naught. Yuki made it 2-0 with a hold in the next game.

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The perfectly placed&nbsp;forehand slices gave Yuki another chance to break in the third game. Torpegaard only helped Yuki’s cause when he netted a half-volley. From there on, it looked like a formality though Torpegaard kept fighting hard. Yuki dropped serve in the eighth game when he was serving for the match and soon from 4-1 it was 5-4.

Yuki ensured there was no more drama as he served out the match in the 10th game when Torpegaard could not return the ball with his backhand.

In the first singles, Christian struggled with his serve, committing as many as three double faults in the second game of the opening set and was down a breakpoint but Ramkumar could not capitalise on that chance.

Ramkumar mostly used backhand slices for returns and stayed solid on his service games. Christian again handed Ramkumar a break chance when he double-faulted at 30-all in the fourth game.

A long rally ensued with both players putting to use their backhand slice stroke but Ramkumar eventually prevailed.

There were not many points when the lanky Indian charged the net, a strategy which was expected to be followed by him, but the error-prone game of Christian made it easy for Ramkumar.

The Indian had three set points in the eighth game but could convert none. He sealed the opening set in the next game with a solid serve that Christian could not return, netting a backhand.

In the second set, it was Christian who blinked first, going down 0-40 in the third game. He began with a double fault and Ramkumar put his rival under more pressure with a stunning forehand crosscourt return winner. Christian then netted a return.

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The Danish player handed the break to the home player when he hit a backhand long on the third breakpoint.

There was no end to Christian’s struggle and Ramkumar finished the match with an ace in the eighth game after failing to convert four match points in the previous game.

Yuki Bhambri returned to Davis Cup action with a commanding win while Ramkumar Ramanathan did not even need his ‘A game’ to emerge victorious as India grabbed a 2-0 lead in the World Group I Play-off tie against Denmark, here on Friday.

Yuki Bhambri returned to Davis Cup action with a commanding win while Ramkumar Ramanathan did not even need his ‘A game’ to emerge victorious as India grabbed a 2-0 lead in the World Group I Play-off tie against Denmark, here on Friday. Taking full advantage of the Danish player’s discomfort on the low bounce grass court, Ramkumar cruised to a 6-3 6-2 win over Christian Siggsgaard, ranked as low as 824, in the opening singles of the tie at Delhi Gymkhana Club. There was hardly any fight in the match, that lasted just 59 minutes, as Christian made it easy for the 170th-ranked Indian with his unending unforced errors. ALSO READ: Gautam Gambhir names two batters who can replace axed duo Pujara and Rahane for India in Tests Yuki, playing Davis Cup for the first time since 2017, doubled India’s lead with a 6-4 6-4 win in the second singles against Mikael Torpegaard, who, though served and stroked confidently to keep the Indian camp on edge. It was clear that India’s strategy to host Denmark on grass courts worked well as tackling the low bounce indeed troubled the visitors. Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan will now strive to seal the tie for India on Saturday when they take court for the doubles match against Frederik Nielsen and Johannes Ingildsen. If they win, India will keep their place in the World Group I and the reverse singles will be rendered inconsequential. ALSO READ: N'Golo Kante urges team to focus on performances after Roman Abramovich's decision to sell Chelsea Despite dropping his serve in the opening game, Torpegaard did not let Yuki seize the momentum. Whether it was stroking from baseline, serving, swift movement on both flanks or charging the net, Torpegaard did all to prevent it from becoming a one-sided affair like the first singles. He got the break back in the fourth game and what followed was engrossing tennis from both the players. Yuki broke his rival one more time — in the ninth game — and saved break chances in the 10th to eventually nose ahead. The first game of the second set was the most fiercely-fought game of the day as it featured as many as five deuce points. Ironically, it ended with Torpegaard’s double fault and all the hard work the Danish player had put in came to a naught. Yuki made it 2-0 with a hold in the next game. ALSO READ: World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty pulls out of Indian Wells, Miami Open The perfectly placed forehand slices gave Yuki another chance to break in the third game. Torpegaard only helped Yuki’s cause when he netted a half-volley. From there on, it looked like a formality though Torpegaard kept fighting hard. Yuki dropped serve in the eighth game when he was serving for the match and soon from 4-1 it was 5-4. Yuki ensured there was no more drama as he served out the match in the 10th game when Torpegaard could not return the ball with his backhand. In the first singles, Christian struggled with his serve, committing as many as three double faults in the second game of the opening set and was down a breakpoint but Ramkumar could not capitalise on that chance. Ramkumar mostly used backhand slices for returns and stayed solid on his service games. Christian again handed Ramkumar a break chance when he double-faulted at 30-all in the fourth game. A long rally ensued with both players putting to use their backhand slice stroke but Ramkumar eventually prevailed. There were not many points when the lanky Indian charged the net, a strategy which was expected to be followed by him, but the error-prone game of Christian made it easy for Ramkumar. The Indian had three set points in the eighth game but could convert none. He sealed the opening set in the next game with a solid serve that Christian could not return, netting a backhand. In the second set, it was Christian who blinked first, going down 0-40 in the third game. He began with a double fault and Ramkumar put his rival under more pressure with a stunning forehand crosscourt return winner. Christian then netted a return. ALSO READ: Australian cricket star Rod Marsh dies at 74 The Danish player handed the break to the home player when he hit a backhand long on the third breakpoint. There was no end to Christian’s struggle and Ramkumar finished the match with an ace in the eighth game after failing to convert four match points in the previous game.

Davis Cup: Yuki Bhambri, Ramkumar Ramanathan register wins as India grab a 2-0 lead against Denmark

The Nepali government has reached out to the Indian government for the evacuation of its stranded nationals. New Delhi has given a positive response to Nepal's request.

Operation Ganga: India is undertaking a mega evacuation mission to evacuate its nationals from Ukraine, via its neighbouring countries like Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania.&nbsp;

On February 28th, at a United Nations Security Council meeting on the Ukraine crisis, Indian envoy to UN TS Tirumurti said, "We stand ready to help those from our neighbours and developing countries who are also stranded in Ukraine and may seek assistance. We also support all UN humanitarian efforts. "

In the past, India has also evacuated nationals from neighbouring countries during times of crisis. Amid the COVID crisis, India evacuated nationals of the Maldives, Nepal, and Bangladesh from China. Last year, when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, India facilitated the evacuation of Nepali nationals from the country. In response to a question if India will help evacuate foreign nationals, Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "In principle, we are always ready to help other countries. If we get any specific requests, then our attitude towards them will be guided by this."

Since India issued its advisories, about 17,000 Indian nationals have left the Ukraine. During the last 24 hours, under Operation Ganga, six flights have landed in India, taking the total number of flights that have landed in India to 15 and the total number of Indians who have returned on these flights to 3,352.

The MEA control room has now attended 9,874 calls, nearly 10,000 calls, and responded to 7,657 emails. 
 
The Indian Air Force has also pitched in for evacuation efforts. The fourth flight of the Indian Air Force C-17 from Bucharest landed at the Hindan Air Base at Ghaziabad earlier today with 180 Indian nationals who left Ukraine. Today, the IAF is operating three more flights to various locations in the neighbourhood of the war-torn country.

The Nepali government has reached out to the Indian government for the evacuation of its stranded nationals. New Delhi has given a positive response to Nepal's request.

The Nepali government has reached out to the Indian government for the evacuation of its stranded nationals. New Delhi has given a positive response to Nepal's request. Operation Ganga: India is undertaking a mega evacuation mission to evacuate its nationals from Ukraine, via its neighbouring countries like Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. On February 28th, at a United Nations Security Council meeting on the Ukraine crisis, Indian envoy to UN TS Tirumurti said, "We stand ready to help those from our neighbours and developing countries who are also stranded in Ukraine and may seek assistance. We also support all UN humanitarian efforts. " In the past, India has also evacuated nationals from neighbouring countries during times of crisis. Amid the COVID crisis, India evacuated nationals of the Maldives, Nepal, and Bangladesh from China. Last year, when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, India facilitated the evacuation of Nepali nationals from the country. In response to a question if India will help evacuate foreign nationals, Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "In principle, we are always ready to help other countries. If we get any specific requests, then our attitude towards them will be guided by this." Since India issued its advisories, about 17,000 Indian nationals have left the Ukraine. During the last 24 hours, under Operation Ganga, six flights have landed in India, taking the total number of flights that have landed in India to 15 and the total number of Indians who have returned on these flights to 3,352. The MEA control room has now attended 9,874 calls, nearly 10,000 calls, and responded to 7,657 emails. The Indian Air Force has also pitched in for evacuation efforts. The fourth flight of the Indian Air Force C-17 from Bucharest landed at the Hindan Air Base at Ghaziabad earlier today with 180 Indian nationals who left Ukraine. Today, the IAF is operating three more flights to various locations in the neighbourhood of the war-torn country.

Ukraine crisis: Nepal asks India to evacuate its nationals; gets positive response

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, scores of students have been trying to flee the conflict. Among these are two Indian love birds who hope for the war to end.

Story of two love birds from India: Two Indian students fled Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, scores of students have been trying to flee the conflict. IAF's C-17 aircraft airlifts Indians from Romania

India ramps up evacuation efforts: IAF's C-17 aircraft airlifts Indians from Romania

To ensure the safe evacuation of its citizens from war-torn Ukraine, India has launched a massive evacuation plan it's called operation Ganga under which about 46 flights will fly out Indian nationals out of Europe's evacuation centres. Now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.

Indian PM Modi speaks to President Putin, Russians volunteer to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has had serious implications in the sporting world, including Tennis. The International Tennis Federation has banned Russia and Belarus from team events, but players from both countries can continue competing as 'neutrals' in tour level events. Indian Tennis star Rohan Bopanna spoke to Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the Tennis World's reaction to the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

Rohan Bopanna on tennis' reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

To ensure safe evacuation of its citizens from war-torn Ukraine, India has launched a massive evacuation plan it's called operation Ganga under which about 46 flights will fly out Indian nationals out of Europe's evacuation centers.

Indian students laud government's efforts in evacuation process

The sixth phase of the Assembly elections is being held in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. &nbsp;

Till 11 am, about 22 per cent voting was witnessed. The polling will be conducted from 7 am to 6 pm. &nbsp;

In this phase, around 21.5 million people are eligible to vote.

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In it, 676 candidates are contesting from 57 seats, which are spread across 10 districts. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The prominent names contesting elections include Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Gorakhpur Urban and state Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu from Tamkuhi Raj. &nbsp;

Till now, the voting for 292 of the 403 Assembly seats has been done. On March 7, the final phase of the elections for the remaining 54 seats will be held. &nbsp;

On Thursday, polling is being held in districts, such as Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Maharajganj, Ambedkarnagar, Siddharth Nagar, Basti, Balrampur, Deoria and Ballia. &nbsp;

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As per the Election Commission of India's Turnout app, only 21.79 per cent polling was done till 11 am. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In Ambedkarnagar, 23.15 per cent voting has been done, Ballia had 21.85 per cent, Gorakhpur 21.7 per cent, Kushinagar 23.23 per cent, Basti 23.31 per cent, Deoria 19.64 per cent, Balrampur 18.81 per cent, Mahrajganj 21.22 per cent, Sant Kabir Nagar 20.74 per cent and Siddharth Nagar 23.48 per cent. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The sixth phase of the Assembly elections is being held in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Till 11 am, about 22 per cent voting was witnessed. The polling will be conducted from 7 am to 6 pm.

The sixth phase of the Assembly elections is being held in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Till 11 am, about 22 per cent voting was witnessed. The polling will be conducted from 7 am to 6 pm. In this phase, around 21.5 million people are eligible to vote. Also Read: 107 eye operations in 16 hours: Indian Doctor sets new record In it, 676 candidates are contesting from 57 seats, which are spread across 10 districts. The prominent names contesting elections include Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Gorakhpur Urban and state Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu from Tamkuhi Raj. Till now, the voting for 292 of the 403 Assembly seats has been done. On March 7, the final phase of the elections for the remaining 54 seats will be held. On Thursday, polling is being held in districts, such as Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Maharajganj, Ambedkarnagar, Siddharth Nagar, Basti, Balrampur, Deoria and Ballia. Also Read: Watch | Russia removes US, UK, Japan flags from rocket, but keeps India's Tricolour As per the Election Commission of India's Turnout app, only 21.79 per cent polling was done till 11 am. In Ambedkarnagar, 23.15 per cent voting has been done, Ballia had 21.85 per cent, Gorakhpur 21.7 per cent, Kushinagar 23.23 per cent, Basti 23.31 per cent, Deoria 19.64 per cent, Balrampur 18.81 per cent, Mahrajganj 21.22 per cent, Sant Kabir Nagar 20.74 per cent and Siddharth Nagar 23.48 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Polling underway for sixth phase in India’s Uttar Pradesh state

Indian roads often witness road rage and hit and run cases. Now, the government has raised compensation to victims of hit-and-run cases. The revised compensation is applicable from April 2022. It was notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Hit and run cases: India raises victim compensation by up to 8 times

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Quad leaders are all set to hold a virtual meeting today. The Indo-Pacific developments are in focus.

Quad leaders' virtual meet today amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

Amid the ongoing evacuation efforts, India rejected Russia's hostage claims. MEA released a statement debunking any claims of Indians being held hostage in Ukraine.

India refutes Russian assertions: 'No report of Kharkiv hostage situation'

India rejects Russia's hostage claims as it steps up evacuation efforts from Ukraine

An Indian student was killed in the shelling in Ukraine's Kharkiv. Naveen Shekharappa was a 21-year-old medical student from the southern Indian state of Karnataka who was killed during the shelling incident. Now, India says that no Indians are left in Kyiv as it ramps up evacuation efforts under operation Ganga.

India ramps up evacuation efforts: IAF's C-17 leaves for Romania to bring Indians back

With the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and a big surge in International crude oil prices, Indian companies are bracing for an impact.

Indian companies monitoring the situation closely as crude oil prices surge globally

India is working round the clock to ensure the safe evacuation of its citizens from Ukraine. Under operation Ganga, India will operate 26 flights over the next three days to fly back its citizens who have moved from Ukraine currently to neighboring countries.

'Leave Kharkiv immediately': Indian embassy issues urgent advisory

An Indian student was killed in the shelling in Ukraine's Kharkiv. Naveen Shekharappa was a 21-year-old medical student from the southern Indian state of Karnataka who was killed during the shelling incident.

India says no nationals stranded in Kyiv after the death of an Indian student in Kharkiv

The situation in Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities is becoming intense with each passing hour as Russia continues its bombardment. Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has now entered its seventh day, here we bring you key developments.

India urges nationals to leave Kharkiv amid Russian invasion

India's gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter ended December 31, 2021 grew by 5.4%. The growth in GDP during 2021-22 is estimated at 8.9% as compared to a contraction of 6.6% IN 2020-21.

India's GDP growth at 5.4% in Q3, FY22 growth estimated at 8.9%

An Indian student was killed in the shelling in Ukraine's Kharkiv this as New Delhi is urging Moscow and Kyiv to secure the safe passage for the nearly 12,000 stranded national. Naveen Shekharappa was a 21-year-old medical student from the southern Indian state of Karnataka who was killed during the shelling incident.

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