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Saturday, May 11, 2024
TopicRussia Ukraine

Topic: Russia Ukraine

‘Russia concentrating forces to attack our energy infrastructure,’ says Ukraine

Zelensky said, more than 4.5 million people were already without power. Officials urged citizens to consider making plans to leave as ongoing strikes threaten the power supply.

Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine but Kyiv govt fears trap for advancing troops

Speculation swirled over whether Russia was pulling out, after photos online showed the main administrative building in Kherson with Russia's flag no longer flying atop it.

UN finds Russian forces responsible for ‘vast majority’ of human rights violations in Ukraine

In a report on the four northern provinces, a UN commission found that Russian forces had indiscriminately shelled areas they were trying to capture and also attacked civilians.

Saudi Arabia announces $400 million humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday expressing readiness to support everything that contributes to de-escalation

India can help end the Russia-Ukraine war. Not being part of EU may be key

Modi who can bring Putin and Zelenskyy on the same table, writes Ashish Agnihotri.

U.S. to send munitions, military vehicles to Ukraine in latest aid package

The $725 million security assistance package includes high-speed anti-radiation missiles (HARMs), precision-guided artillery and medical supplies.

‘One of the most dangerous nations in world…’ US President Biden’s candid comment on Pakistan

Biden described Pakistan as 'one of the most dangerous nations' that holds 'nuclear weapons without any cohesion' at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Reception in LA.

Russian missiles target 40 Ukraine towns, country warns NATO its interference could trigger WW III

Russia repeated its position that the West, by helping Ukraine, is directly part of the conflict. Zelenskiy announced a bid for fast-track NATO membership in September.

Biden doubts Putin would use nuclear weapon as Ukraine pleads for increase in military aid

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters that the military alliance has not noticed any change in Russia's nuclear posture following the threats.

India rejects Russia’s call for secret ballot on Ukraine in UN General Assembly

Moscow’s demand was rejected after 107 UN member states votes in favor of holding a public vote. Only 13 nations opposed, 39 abstained & remaining - including Russia & China - did not vote.

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RBI didn’t do heavy lifting under Subbarao. And Finance Ministry didn’t undermine the Governor

In my view as the finance secretary during UPA II govt, the least RBI could have done was not to further depress the sentiment with doomsday prophecies.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.