The third round of discussions between Ukraine and Russia ended yesterday without any resolution on facilitating “humanitarian corridors” from pummelled cities as Moscow’s invasion mounted.
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Russia announces ceasefire in key Ukrainian cities today
Russia has announced a ceasefire in the major Ukranian cities of Kyiv, Mariupol, Kharkiv and Sumy from 10 am (Moscow time) today, according to Russian media Sputnik.
Ukraine calls for NATO aid in call with US senators
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for eastern Europe to provide Russian-made aircraft to Ukraine during a call with US senators to fight against Russian military war on Kyiv.
William Dalrymple excited about JLF 2022; says young British-Indians challenging Empire amnesia
“We’re back,” celebrated author, historian, Indiophile and Jaipur Literature Festival co-director William Dalrymple tells Connected to India, speaking about the upcoming JLF 2022.
Russia ups crackdown on media, shuts access to Facebook
Russia’s government and tech giants has tension. Russia has fully restricted access to Facebook after the social media platform made it difficult to find Russian state-controlled media content on its network.
Mariupol evacuation postponed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking ceasefire: Reports
Russia declared a partial ceasefire in two war-hit Ukraine cities – including the strategic port city of Mariupol – to open humanitarian corridors for evacuation of civilians.
Jaipur Literature Festival 2022 gets off to stellar start
The Jaipur Literature Festival 2022 got off to an electrifying start. JLF will provide solace for book-lovers who have missed the joy of live events with their favourite authors.
Russia seizes nuclear power plant in Ukraine, blaze at site extinguished
Russian forces seized control of Europe’s biggest nuclear power station in Ukraine and a blaze caused by fighting at the site was extinguished. Officials said the plant was operating normally.
JLF 2022 kicks off in hybrid form with impressive list of speakers, delegates
The Jaipur Literature Festival 2022 is back with a bang in the Pink City this year. The festival this year will host an array of diverse speakers covering different angles of various issues including climate change, the pandemic and international diplomacy.
India should harness young skills to lift Make in India mission: PM Modi
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the country needs to leverage young talent and skilled manpower to promote the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
