Putin demands loyalty from oligarchs after prominent figures speak out against conflict

New Delhi (IANS) As the West prepared to cut off Russia financially, Vladimir Putin summoned his oligarchs to demand loyalty over his attack on Ukraine -- perhaps fearing a rebellion from within after prominent Russian TV figures and celebrities spoke…

No NATO or US troops will be sent to Ukraine

New Delhi (IANS) NATO and the US have made it clear that no troops will be sent, leaving Ukraine's military -- far inferior to Russia -- to hold off the assault alone. Few expect it to emerge victorious from what is almost certain to be a prolonged,…

Release of US oil inventories douse Crude prices

New Delhi (IANS) Rise in the US oil inventories along with assurance of energy supply from Russia doused international crude oil prices on Friday.

The price movement comes a day after the Russia-Ukraine war pushed Brent Crude Oil prices to…

18,000 weapons distributed to reservists in Kiev as men banned from leaving country

New Delhi (IANS) Some 18,000 guns with ammunition have been distributed to reservists in the Kyiv region alone since the Russian invasion began early Thursday, according to Ukrainian authorities, CNN reported.

In a joint statement, defence…

Positive initiatives taken by Agriculture Minister towards milk producers yielding results

Ranchi: Agriculture Minister Badal’s positive thinking towards farmers and milk producers has started taking shape. On December 15 a meeting between National Dairy Development Board President Minesh Shah with Agriculture Minister Badal and Departmental Secretary…

Central team reviews works of Rural Development Department

Ranchi: A high-level CRM team of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India had reached Ranchi to see the details of rural development schemes being implemented in the state. The CRM team visited various districts of the state from February…

HC maintains decision of single bench judge over cancelling the results of 6th JPSC

Ranchi: In a major decision the Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday maintained the decision of the single bench of cancelling the results of the 6th JPSC exam. The court cancelled the petition of the candidates who had requested the double bench to…

10% rise in oil prices leads to an increase of $15 bn in India's current account deficit

New Delhi (IANS) For every 10 per cent increase in crude oil prices, the wholesale price index in India increases by 0.9 per cent - 1 per cent and the consumer price index by 0.4 per cent - 0.6 per cent.

A 10 per cent rise in oil prices leads…

Putin's chilling warning to the West: You''ll face consequences greater than any in history

New Delhi (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared war on Ukraine and gave a chilling warning to its allies in the West, Daily Mail reported.

Explosions were heard in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, as Putin announced that…

Ukrainian envoy to India seeks PM Modi's intervention

New Delhi (IANS) Ukraine's envoy to India Dr Igor Polikha on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to activate dialogue with Russia amid the ongoing crisis.

Ambassador Igor Polikha said that India has a special relationship with Russia…