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Ukrainian delegation agrees to meet with Russians at Belarus border, according to President Zelenskys office
Ukrainian delegation agrees to meet with Russians at Belarus border, according to President Zelenskys office
President Volodymyr Zelenskys office said Belarus President Aleksander Lukashenko calledthe UkrainianPresident Sunday.


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Next 24 hours crucial for Ukraine: Zelenskiy tells UK's Johnson
Next 24 hours crucial for Ukraine: Zelenskiy tells UK's Johnson
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson by telephone on Sunday that the next 24 hours are crucial for Ukraine, a Downing Street spokesperson said.


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Ukraine conflict: The civilian lives lost to Russia's war
Ukraine conflict: The civilian lives lost to Russia's war
Ukraine says more than 200 civilians have been killed. Children have been caught up in the violence.


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Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert
Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert
The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.


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U.S. announces sweeping restrictions on technological exports to Russia.
U.S. announces sweeping restrictions on technological exports to Russia.
The moves are aimed at cutting off Russia from critical technology needed to power its military and economy.


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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four
Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four
The EU is sending arms to Ukraine and banning Russian flights. Here's what you need to know after Day Four of the war.












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Brazilian academics create automated fake news detection platform | ZDNet
Brazilian academics create automated fake news detection platform | ZDNet
The software can identify whether a piece of information is likely to be false with 96% accuracy.


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Ukraine conflict: 77% in Japan fear Taiwan spillover
Ukraine conflict: 77% in Japan fear Taiwan spillover
61% want Tokyo to keep in step with West on Russia sanctions, Nikkei poll shows


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Two of Russia's billionaires call for peace in Ukraine
Two of Russia's billionaires call for peace in Ukraine
Two Russian billionaires, Mikhail Fridman and Oleg Deripaska, called for an end to the conflict triggered by President Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine, with Fridman calling it a tragedy for both countries' people.


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Russia central bank urges calm amid cash run fears
The Bank of Russia says it has enough liquidity to 'function smoothly' despite new sanctions.


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FDA doubles dosage of Covid-19 monoclonal antibody, raising concerns about access and supply
FDA doubles dosage of Covid-19 monoclonal antibody, raising concerns about access and supply
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday revised the emergency use authorization for Evusheld, a monoclonal antibody against Covid-19 for immunocompromised people and those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, to double the initial dose. People who've already received the drug should go back for an additional dose as soon as possible, the agency said.


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Republicans fear Michelle Obama presidential run, ex-Trump aide says
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AN-225: World's largest plane reportedly destroyed in Ukraine | CNN Travel
AN-225: World's largest plane reportedly destroyed in Ukraine | CNN Travel
The world's largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225, has been destroyed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, generating alarm and sadness among the aviation world in which it occupies almost cult status.


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People gather around the world to show solidarity with Ukraine video
People gather around the world to show solidarity with Ukraine  video
Thousands of people have gathered in cities around the world to show their support for Ukraine as Russia continues its invasion


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Romney Was Right About Putin
Romney Was Right About Putin
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Capitol physician drops Congress' mask mandate ahead of State of the Union address
Capitol physician drops Congress' mask mandate ahead of State of the Union address
The US Capitol's attending physician said Sunday that masks will be optional on Capitol Hill starting Monday, just a day before President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address in the House chamber.


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Russian airlines to be banned from most European airspace
Russian airlines to be banned from most European airspace
EU pledges block on overflying member states, taking total to nearly 30 countries that are closing airspace


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Why Vulnerability Is Vital to Good Leadership
Why Vulnerability Is Vital to Good Leadership
Ritual CEO Katerina Schneider tried to keep it together for her team. When she finally broke down, she became a better leader.


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Ukraine files lawsuit against Russia at The Hague
Ukraine files lawsuit against Russia at The Hague
Ukraine has filed a lawsuit against Russia at the International Court of Justice following Moscow's invasion of the country.


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War in Ukraine Forces Israel Into a Delicate Balancing Act
War in Ukraine Forces Israel Into a Delicate Balancing Act
Israel is a strong ally of the United States, and its leaders have a good relationship with Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraines Jewish president. But Israel also doesnt want to provoke Russia.


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Should the West arm a Ukrainian resistance?
Should the West arm a Ukrainian resistance?
Western nations are debating how far they should support a possible Ukrainian insurgency.


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In a turbulent world, Martin Luther King's philosophy of nonviolence still holds true today
People wake up and choose violence every day. In many ways, it's human nature.


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German chancellor says Russia will pay "high price" as he boosts nation's military funding
German chancellor says Russia will pay
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed Sunday that very soon the Russian leadership will feel what a high price they will have to pay for the invasion of Ukraine, as he announced he will raise German military funding in a special session with lawmakers.


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Opinion | How the American Right Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Russia
Opinion | How the American Right Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Russia
The American right has changed course since the Cold War.


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Liz Truss says she has hit list of oligarchs facing UK sanctions
Liz Truss says she has hit list of oligarchs facing UK sanctions
Foreign secretary says some Russian billionaires will face rolling programme of sanctions


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How inspiring narratives can help restore and build trust
How inspiring narratives can help restore and build trust
Opportunity-based narratives, rather than on threats and fear, can help rebuild trust as people start to see what they can achieve by working together.


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Ukraine says it intercepted a cruise missile from Belarus headed for Kyiv
Ukraine says it intercepted a cruise missile from Belarus headed for Kyiv
Ukraine has said it shot down a cruise missile launched at Kyiv on Sunday from neighboring Belarus.


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Nordic countries prepare to shut airspace to Russian planes
Nordic countries prepare to shut airspace to Russian planes
Sweden, Finland and Denmark said they were preparing to close their airspace to Russian planes on Sunday, joining a string of European countries taking this measure after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.


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Brazil, Land of the Thong, Embraces Its Heavier Self
Brazil, Land of the Thong, Embraces Its Heavier Self
A country known for beach bodies is confronting soaring obesity rates with new laws that enshrine protections for people who are overweight.


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Dollar Surges Versus Almost Everything on Ukraine Conflict Risks
Dollar Surges Versus Almost Everything on Ukraine Conflict Risks
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Putin Declares a Nuclear Alert, and Biden Seeks De-escalation
Putin Declares a Nuclear Alert, and Biden Seeks De-escalation
When the Russian leader ordered his nuclear forces into special combat readiness, the U.S. could have gone on high alert. Instead, the administration tried not to inflame him.


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10 Consequential Days: How Biden Navigated War, Covid and the Supreme Court
10 Consequential Days: How Biden Navigated War, Covid and the Supreme Court
The dizzying events of the past week have pushed to the sidelines the congressional squabbling over President Bidens domestic agenda, and are already redefining the arc of his presidency.


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Thousands in the U.S. Rally in Support of Ukraine
Thousands in the U.S. Rally in Support of Ukraine
At events in Washington, Chicago, Boston and other cities on Sunday, demonstrators expressed their love for the country, anger at Vladimir Putin and hope for peace.


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UK fast-tracks law to tackle Russian 'dirty money'
UK fast-tracks law to tackle Russian 'dirty money'
The new law follows the invasion of Ukraine and will target money-laundering by foreign oligarchs.


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Why the world is waging economic war on Russia
Sanctions imposed by Western nations will cause major repercussions for Russia's financial system.


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BP to offload stake in Rosneft amid Ukraine conflict
BP to offload stake in Rosneft amid Ukraine conflict
Two BP directors will resign from the board of the Russian state-owned oil firm "with immediate effect".


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Ericsson workers kidnapped after being sent to negotiate with IS
Ericsson workers kidnapped after being sent to negotiate with IS
Telecoms firm Ericsson put contractors' lives at risk, according to a leaked company report seen by the BBC.


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How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?
How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?
The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'.


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Moscow braces for rouble to crash at least 25% as new sanctions hit | Rouble | The Guardian
Moscow braces for rouble to crash at least 25% as new sanctions hit | Rouble | The Guardian
Russian currency expected to plunge in first days trading since Swift ban and ECB says state-owned Sberbank subsidiaries are set to collapse


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More than 360,000 people have fled war in Ukraine so far, says UN | Ukraine | The Guardian
More than 360,000 people have fled war in Ukraine so far, says UN  | Ukraine | The Guardian
More than 4.5m more could join exodus if fighting spreads, according to Ukrainian authorities


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Changes to UK visa rules for Ukrainians called 'shameful' by Labour | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian
Changes to UK visa rules for Ukrainians called 'shameful' by Labour | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian
Many close relatives in Ukraine of British nationals do not meet criteria for entry despite No 10 promises


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EU to ban Russian state-backed channels RT and Sputnik | Media | The Guardian
EU to ban Russian state-backed channels RT and Sputnik | Media | The Guardian
Ursula von der Leyen says stations will no longer be able to spread their lies to justify Putins war


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Kharkiv governor claims Russian troops repelled from city | Ukraine | The Guardian
Kharkiv governor claims Russian troops repelled from city | Ukraine | The Guardian
Oleh Synyehubov says Ukrainian soldiers are now cleaning up the eastern city


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Macron to launch re-election race, as rivals face pro-Russia allegations | Emmanuel Macron | The Guardian
Macron to launch re-election race, as rivals face pro-Russia allegations | Emmanuel Macron | The Guardian
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Concussion in sport: CTE found in more than half of sportspeople who donated brains | Concussion in sport | The Guardian
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Indonesia earthquake death toll climbs to 11 after more bodies recovered on Sumatra | Indonesia | The Guardian
Indonesia earthquake death toll climbs to 11 after more bodies recovered on Sumatra | Indonesia | The Guardian
Rescuers still searching for four villagers believed to have been buried in mud after magnitude-6.2 quake


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New York to lift schools mask mandate and indoor venues could follow | Coronavirus | The Guardian
Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams announce moves as Covid infections continue to fall dramatically


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Plastic surgery: why chasing physical perfection always ends in tears | Plastic surgery | The Guardian
As former supermodel Linda Evangelista reveals her years of anguish after operations, history shows that nature usually wins


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Robert Pattinson: the heart-throb who dared to be repellent | Robert Pattinson | The Guardian
Robert Pattinson: the heart-throb who dared to be repellent | Robert Pattinson | The Guardian
Playing Batman finally puts the boy from Barnes on the A-list after years spent sabotaging any hope of mainstream success


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Roots to knowledge: the best gardeners to follow on social media | Gardens | The Guardian
Roots to knowledge: the best gardeners to follow on social media | Gardens | The Guardian
There is a wealth of exciting growers, collectives and designers whose posts aim to broaden know-how and help the green-fingered to cultivate their passions


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Putin's nuclear posturing requires west to tread extremely carefully | Russia | The Guardian
Putin's nuclear posturing requires west to tread extremely carefully | Russia | The Guardian
Challenge for Nato is to maintain support for Ukraine while making clear Russian leader has way out of crisis


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Analysis: what weapons is Russia deploying in Ukraine invasion? | Russia | The Guardian
Analysis: what weapons is Russia deploying in Ukraine invasion? | Russia | The Guardian
Fears use of indiscriminate weapons could amount to war crimes


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Ukrainian president sceptical of upcoming meeting with Russia
Ukrainian president sceptical of upcoming meeting with Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the Ukrainian and Russian delegations will meet without preconditions at Pripyat in Belarus


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'A watershed moment': EU shuts down airspace to Russia and finances weapons for Ukraine
'A watershed moment': EU shuts down airspace to Russia and finances weapons for Ukraine
For the first time ever, the European Union will finance the purchase and delivery of weapons to a country under attack, said the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, as she announced the bloc's commitment to support the Ukrainian war effort against Russia.


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Why the Chinese Internet Is Cheering Russia's Invasion
Why the Chinese Internet Is Cheering Russia's Invasion
As the world overwhelmingly condemns the assault on Ukraine, online opinion in China is mostly pro-Russia, pro-war and pro-Putin.


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Russia Intensifies Censorship Campaign, Pressuring Tech Giants
Russia Intensifies Censorship Campaign, Pressuring Tech Giants
Google, Apple and others were warned that they must comply with a new law, which would make them more vulnerable to the Kremlins censorship demands.


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Ukraine's Pipeline Operator Says Gas Continues to Flow After Explosion
Ukraine's Pipeline Operator Says Gas Continues to Flow After Explosion
Ukraine is one of the major transmission routes for Russian gas to Europe.


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Absent or Swinging Prices Keep Consumers Guessing
Absent or Swinging Prices Keep Consumers Guessing
Online shopping was supposed to give consumers more power and freedom. Instead, costs are so fluid that household goods fluctuate almost like Bitcoin.


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Supreme Court Will Hear Biggest Climate Change Case in a Decade
Supreme Court Will Hear Biggest Climate Change Case in a Decade
The court could handcuff President Bidens climate change agenda and restrict federal agencies from enacting new regulations governing health, workplace safety and more.


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Russia invasion Ukraine: hospitals could run out of oxygen supplies in 24 hours, WHO
Russia invasion Ukraine: hospitals could run out of oxygen supplies in 24 hours, WHO
The WHO said trucks are unable to transport oxygen supplies from plants to hospitals across Ukraine, putting thousands of more lives at risk.


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Opinion: The problem with Putin's endgame in Ukraine
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States want to boycott Russian vodka. Here's why that won't work
States want to boycott Russian vodka. Here's why that won't work
Russian-made alcohol is the latest target in the growing backlash against the country's invasion of Ukraine.


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BitConnect founder charged with orchestrating $2 billion Ponzi scheme
BitConnect founder charged with orchestrating $2 billion Ponzi scheme
A federal grand jury in San Diego indicted the founder of BitConnect for allegedly orchestrating a $2.4 billion global Ponzi scheme, the Justice Department said Friday.


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Opinion: President Zelensky is a profile in courage
Opinion: President Zelensky is a profile in courage
The brutal and wholly unjustified invasion of Ukraine has transfixed the world in horror, writes Jay Parini. And the heroic figure at the center of this war is none other than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.


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Christian Eriksen made his first appearance in a game since suffering a cardiac arrest 259 days ago.


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Once Sleepy and Picturesque, Ukrainian Villages Mobilize for War
Once Sleepy and Picturesque, Ukrainian Villages Mobilize for War
While Russian assaults on Ukrainian cities have drawn most of the attention in the wars early days, civilians in country towns have joined the fight, putting aside the routines of daily village life.


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How Zelensky Rallied Ukrainians, and the World, Against Putin
How Zelensky Rallied Ukrainians, and the World, Against Putin
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Metropolitan Opera Says It Will Cut Ties With Pro-Putin Artists
Metropolitan Opera Says It Will Cut Ties With Pro-Putin Artists
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A New York Times investigation reveals how Israel reaped diplomatic gains around the world from NSOs Pegasus spyware a tool America itself purchased but is now trying to ban.


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How to Talk to Kids About Ukraine
How to Talk to Kids About Ukraine
Young people have access to more news streams than ever, and many are concerned. Heres how to address their questions.


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Ukraine government raises over $10 million in cryptocurrency donations
Ukraine's government has raised more than $10 million in cryptocurrency donations, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic.


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Op-ed: Putin is what happens when despots are appeased for too long
Op-ed: Putin is what happens when despots are appeased for too long
A tectonic shift in Europe to a more assertive posture suggests a growing realization that Russia's aggressions are as much a danger to Europe's future as it is to Ukraine.


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Mobile security firm Lookout has a new list of the 20 passwords most commonly found in leaked account information on the dark web. Some are surprisingly easy to guess.


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Iraq Shuts Down Two Oil Fields, Further Curtailing OPEC Output
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Warren Buffett's 'fourth law of motion'
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Isaac Newton could've made a fortune in the South Seas Bubble


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Kremlin: Russian delegation in Belarus for Ukraine talks
Kremlin: Russian delegation in Belarus for Ukraine talks
The Kremlin says a Russian delegation has arrived in the Belarusian city of Homel for talks with Ukrainian officials. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the delegation includes military officials and diplomats


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Mondelez International aims to push up India revenue to $2 billion by 2030 | Business Standard News
Mondelez International aims to push up India revenue to $2 billion by 2030 | Business Standard News
The company's domestic business sees 17 per cent of its revenues come from modern trade and 3 per cent from the digital channel.


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Biocon Biologics acquires Viatris' biosimilars business in $3.3 bn deal | Business Standard News
Biocon Biologics acquires Viatris' biosimilars business in $3.3 bn deal | Business Standard News
BBL will also obtain Viatris' rights in all biosimilars assets, including its in-licensed portfolio and an option to acquire Viatris' rights in bAflibercept


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Lower land rentals to expedite sale of ConCor
Lower land rentals to expedite sale of ConCor
The new policy may extend the land lease period from 5 years to 35 years or more, according to sources.


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Nearly 60% of all e-learning will be gamified by 2022-end
Nearly 60% of all e-learning will be gamified by 2022-end
Gamification is proven to enhance learning outcomes significantly: Stratbeans


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KVIC urges Piyush Goyal to lift export restriction on bamboo charcoal to boost profitability of MSME units
KVIC urges Piyush Goyal to lift export restriction on bamboo charcoal to boost profitability of MSME units
Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: Importantly, the government had amended the export policy for Bamboo products under the HS code 141100 back in 2017, wherein exports of all the Bamboo products were kept in the Open General License (OGL) category and were free to exports, the ministry added. However, exports of Bamboo Charcoal, Bamboo Pulp and unprocessed shoots were put under the prohibited category.


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What are the marketing automation trends of 2022
What are the marketing automation trends of 2022
According to Emailmonday, more than 51% of companies are using marketing automation already


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India skips resolution to call for UN General Assembly session on Ukraine | Business Standard News
India skips resolution to call for UN General Assembly session on Ukraine | Business Standard News
The resolution was adopted with 11 votes in favour, paving the way for the General Assembly to meet on the crisis as soon as Monday.


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Ukraine crisis: Google bars Russian media from running ads on its platforms | Business Standard News
Ukraine crisis: Google bars Russian media from running ads on its platforms | Business Standard News
Google also said it is pausing a number of channels' ability to monetise on YouTube


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Govt launches Operation Ganga to rescue Indians stuck in Ukraine | Business Standard News
Govt launches Operation Ganga to rescue Indians stuck in Ukraine | Business Standard News
The International Council of the Red Cross (ICRC), which deals with conflict-torn regions, will start operations from Monday and India is in close touch with it


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Indian student wants to stay back in Ukraine to look after landlord's family
Indian student wants to stay back in Ukraine to look after landlord's family
In a Facebook post on Saturday, a friend of the 17 year-old student's mother shared the story.


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India's embassy in Ukraine working to facilitate more border transit points
 India's embassy in Ukraine working to facilitate more border transit points
In an advisory, the embassy said it is closely monitoring the developing situation, especially in the eastern regions of Ukraine.


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At least 370,000 flee Ukraine after Russian invasion
At least 370,000 flee Ukraine after Russian invasion
The United Nations' refugee agency, UNHCR, says at least 370,000 people have fled the fighting so far and it is planning to deal with up to four million if the situation worsens.


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iaea: IAEA calls extraordinary meeting to discuss Ukraine
iaea: IAEA calls extraordinary meeting to discuss Ukraine
Also on Sunday the IAEA said it had been informed by Ukraine that "missiles hit the site of a radioactive waste disposal facility in Kiev overnight but there were no reports of damage to the building or any indications of a radioactive release".


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zelenskiy: Ukraine and Russia agree to talks without preconditions, Zelenskiy says
zelenskiy: Ukraine and Russia agree to talks without preconditions, Zelenskiy says
The talks, the first since Russia unleashed a full scale invasion of Ukraine last week, would be held without preconditions and are the result of a phone call between Zelenskiy and the Belarusian president, Zelenskiy said.


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Ukraine calls for Russia to lose UN Security Council seat
Ukraine calls for Russia to lose UN Security Council seat
Zelenskyy said that Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities should be investigated by an international war crimes tribunal.


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In major shift for Europe, Germany to spend $113 bn on defence
In major shift for Europe, Germany to spend $113 bn on defence
Germany announced Sunday it was committing 100 billion euros ($113 billion) to a special armed forces fund and would keep its defence spending above 2 per cent of GDP from now on


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How the world is trying to stop Putin without firing a bullet
How the world is trying to stop Putin without firing a bullet
India News: A look at all the sanctions that have been imposed on Russia, and the more punitive ones that it could face in the near future


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Amazon Music to overtake Pandora as No. 2 US music streamer in 2022
Amazon Music to overtake Pandora as No. 2 US music streamer in 2022
Amazon Music is estimated to grow 5.3 per cent year over year, the forecast claims, while Pandora has continued to lose users since 2017.


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Russia closes airspace for Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania & Slovenia airlines
Russia closes airspace for Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania & Slovenia airlines
Russia has closed its airspace for planes from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Slovenia, including transit flights, the country's Federal Agency for Air Transport announced


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Future Retail, Amazon's estranged partner in India, scales down operations
Future Retail, Amazon's estranged partner in India, scales down operations
Future Retail, Indias second largest retail chain, is scaling down its operations to reduce losses, it said, the latest casualty in its years-long battle with estranged partner Amazon. The firm, led by Kishore Biyani, said in filings to the stock exchanges that it has been finding it diffic


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RBI proposes to assess impact of its financial literacy campaigns; invites request for proposal
RBI proposes to assess impact of its financial literacy campaigns; invites request for proposal
The RBI runs the 'RBI Kehta Hai' campaign to educate and empower the public about banking regulations, and also to make them aware of good and safe banking practices


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Govt scouts for chief of properties & monetisation officer for AIAHL
Govt scouts for chief of properties & monetisation officer for AIAHL
The non-core assets of Air India, including land and building, valued at Rs 14,718 crore are with AIAHL.


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'Indian MSMEs stand at the forefront of fight against climate change, facing multiple challenges'
'Indian MSMEs stand at the forefront of fight against climate change, facing multiple challenges'
Sustainability for MSMEs: The commitment towards combating climate change, and that too in a swift manner, should not be delivered at the cost of indigenous stakeholders. This holds even more relevance for developing economies.


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MCA to enter all complaints against cos in electronic registry; seeks to curb possible unauthentic communications
MCA to enter all complaints against cos in electronic registry; seeks to curb possible unauthentic communications
The official also said there have been instances of mischief wherein fake communications were sent to entities to gather information and the new system will help curb such cases.


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National Science Day 2022: What is Raman Effect and why does India celebrate the man behind it?
National Science Day 2022: What is Raman Effect and why does India celebrate the man behind it?
The National Council for Science and Technology Communication approached the Centre in 1986 to designate February 28 as National Science Day.


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Central Govt Employees' Pension, Gratuity Payment: No more delay if PPO not issued! Check new order
Central Govt Employees' Pension, Gratuity Payment: No more delay if PPO not issued! Check new order
Central Government Employees Pension, Gratuity Payment: The Government has asked officials to ensure that the payment of pension and gratuity to retired Central Government Employees is not stopped in case the final Pension Payment Order (PPO) is delayed


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New skills relevant to the changing job requirements of the current industry
New skills relevant to the changing job requirements of the current industry
Some of the most needed skills during the current time are Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business Analytics, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Big Data Engineering.


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Union Bank of India plans to raise Rs 1,500 crore through AT1 bond | Business Standard News
Union Bank of India plans to raise Rs 1,500 crore through AT1 bond | Business Standard News
The bank had capital adequacy ratio of 13.92 per cent with tier I of 11.75 per cent at end of December 2021


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Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi's tenure ends today, all eyes on next appointment | Business Standard News
Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi's tenure ends today, all eyes on next appointment | Business Standard News
The delay on Sebi chief appointment comes despite the centre initiating the process to find a replacement four months ago


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Maharashtra orders high-level probe into Mumbai power outage
Maharashtra orders high-level probe into Mumbai power outage
The power outage had resulted in the halting of local train services on the Western Railway line between Churchgate and Andheri stations.


India
'A new era': Germany rewrites its defence, foreign policies
'A new era': Germany rewrites its defence, foreign policies
Hours after Germany dramatically reversed its ban on lethal weapons exports to conflict-zone by announcing huge shipments to Ukraine, Scholz said 100 billion euros will be earmarked for investments for the army in 2022 alone.


India
Jobless & polarised, Ayodhya's Instagram generation seeks a way out for greener opportunities
Jobless & polarised, Ayodhya's Instagram generation seeks a way out for greener opportunities
For the young and first time voters growing up at the epicentre of Ram Janmabhoomi movement a degree is more important than the divine. Covid, inflation bites more than ideology.


India
Net Zero Emission: Deep greening needs sharper focus
Net Zero Emission: Deep greening needs sharper focus
When it comes to greening of businesses, mobility and construction, Scope 3 and 4 emissions havent got the same focus so far as Scope 1 and 2 emissions


India
Geopolitical Scenario: Consumer firms unlikely to hike prices for now; most companies protected on input costs for next quarter
Geopolitical Scenario: Consumer firms unlikely to hike prices for now; most companies protected on input costs for next quarter
Similarly, most auto firms in the passenger vehicle (PV) category raised prices in January itself and therefore the earliest they are likely to take stock for another round of hike would be in April.


India
Down from heady highs: Unlisted firms' shares melt as market tanks
Down from heady highs: Unlisted firms' shares melt as market tanks
Brokers who transact in unlisted securities say that promoters have been placing shares in the private market at a significant premium ahead of their public offerings.


India
BharatPe probe: No relief for Ashneer Grover from Singapore arbitrator
BharatPe probe: No relief for Ashneer Grover from Singapore arbitrator
A PTI report quoting anonymous sources said that the emergency arbitrator (EA) of the special arbitration court has rejected all the five grounds of his appeal and declined to provide any relief. Grover is now expected to move the Delhi High Court, the report added.


India
Data protection bill: Social media firms fear parallel laws
Data protection bill: Social media firms fear parallel laws
The intent is that such firms be regulated by the Data Protection Authority, which would be kind of a regulator under the jurisdiction of MeitY.


India
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: Govt may intervene in rare cross-border insolvency cases
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: Govt may intervene in rare cross-border insolvency cases
This is an important requirement that will leave some scope for the government to act. Many nations that have adopted the UNCITRAL framework, too, have built in such provisions, said one of the sources.


India
Why you need to master 'thinking' as a skill: Vishakha Singh, Founder & Curator, SHIFT
Why you need to master 'thinking' as a skill: Vishakha Singh, Founder & Curator, SHIFT
SHIFT stands for Simple Habits and Ideas for Forward Thinking, a three-week online and offline integrated programme that helps professionals and leaders develop a forward-thinking mindset to steer them and their teams towards success in a fast-changing business environment.


India
Little headway on plan to make UP's MSP system stronger
Little headway on plan to make UP's MSP system stronger
Officials told FE that because of inadequate marketing infrastructure and the state governments inability to allocate sufficient funds for development of mandi infrastructure, the procurement in UP remains at low levels.


India
Not just a telecom company: Oracle Cloud powers Airtel's digital journey
Not just a telecom company: Oracle Cloud powers Airtel's digital journey
Airtels business strategy today is centred around the digital-first approach. As it strives to become a digital telco, the focus is on strengthening its cloud infrastructure


India
Guava export rises to USD 2.09 mn in Apr-Jan
Guava export rises to USD 2.09 mn in Apr-Jan
Major exporting destinations of fresh fruits include Bangladesh, the Netherlands, the UAE, the UK, Nepal, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar.


India
President calls for wildlife conservation efforts as he concludes Assam trip
President calls for wildlife conservation efforts as he concludes Assam trip
Kovind, accompanied by his wife and daughter, had arrived in Assam on Friday and had participated in a programme launching the 400th birth anniversary celebration of legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan at Guwahati on the first day.


India
Govt notifies 8-fold increase in solatium for death in hit-&-run case
Govt notifies 8-fold increase in solatium for death in hit-&-run case
The ministry in the notification issued on February 25 said that the scheme may be called the 'Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme', 2022 and it shall come into force with effect from April 1, 2022.


India
Takeaways from COVID-19: BSES goes digital; launches social media services
Takeaways from COVID-19: BSES goes digital; launches social media services
Since the advent of the coranavirus crisis in 2020, BSES had launched 'BSES Aapke Saath' - a programme of online RWA meetings -- for the safety of employees and consumers.


India
Stocks set for a painful week as conflict intensifies; bonds to gain
Stocks set for a painful week as conflict intensifies; bonds to gain
Though Wall Street ended higher on Friday with major indices up between 1.5%-2.5%, analysts expected markets to come under selling pressure on Monday.


India
ICC Women's World Cup 2022: Did India win, or South Africa? Major confusion over warm-up game result -- here's the reason
ICC Women's World Cup 2022: Did India win, or South Africa? Major confusion over warm-up game result -- here's the reason
At one stage, the scorecard had also suggested that the Indian team had won the match by one run.


India
States that don't appoint MGNREGA ombudsperson in at least 80 pc districts won't get funds
States that don't appoint MGNREGA ombudsperson in at least 80 pc districts won't get funds
The minister also requested all states and union territories to cooperate with the central government in making MGNREGA more transparent by using the Ombudsperson app.


India
Apple may have finally figured out how to repair Face ID without replacing the iPhone
Apple may have finally figured out how to repair Face ID without replacing the iPhone
It is, however, not clear when Apple is likely to implement this new repair process.


India
Govt cancels Rs 19,000-cr tender for connecting villages in 16 states with broadband
Govt cancels Rs 19,000-cr tender for connecting villages in 16 states with broadband
The project was approved in June last year to roll out an optical fibre network under BharatNet in 16 states in a public-private partnership model with a total expense of Rs 29,430 crore.


India
No proposal to lift face mask rule though COVID-19 wave almost ended: Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope
No proposal to lift face mask rule though COVID-19 wave almost ended: Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope
"The peak of the third wave had seen 48,000 cases per day in Maharashtra. Now the number of fresh cases is not even ten per cent (as compared with the peak). The number of active cases is around 9,000 now," Tope told reporters in Jalna.


India
Soon, fishing boats in Kerala to run on LPG
Soon, fishing boats in Kerala to run on LPG
Emphasising the need for cost-effective and sustainable practices, Cheriyan said the trial revealed that fisherfolk can to save costs.


India
Air India evacuation flights costing Rs 7-8 lakh per hour, source says
Air India evacuation flights costing Rs 7-8 lakh per hour, source says
Some state governments have also announced that they will bear the expenses of people from their respective states who are returning from Ukraine.


India
Women's Day: Entrepreneur Mehek Purohit gets felicitated at Dadasaheb Phalke Int'l Film Festival Awards 2022
Women's Day: Entrepreneur Mehek Purohit gets felicitated at Dadasaheb Phalke Int'l Film Festival Awards 2022
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022 was organised in Madhya Pradesh this year.


India
National Science Day: Chance to win 'Young Scientist of the Year' award at All India Science quiz
National Science Day: Chance to win 'Young Scientist of the Year' award at All India Science quiz
The event is scheduled to be conducted at the National level and students from Class VI to XII can participate.


India
Centre to provide capital support mostly to weak public sector banks
Centre to provide capital support mostly to weak public sector banks
Earlier this month, Punjab & Sind Bank got board approval to raise equity capital worth Rs 4,600 crore by issuing preference shares to the government.


India
Aatmanirbhar in Defence: An independent nodal umbrella body for training, trials, testing and certification
Aatmanirbhar in Defence: An independent nodal umbrella body for training, trials, testing and certification
A webinar on Aatmanirbharta In Defence - Call To Action was held on 25 Feb 22 in which those who matter and deal with Defence in the Government and Industry gave their views, and exchanged them with others


India
DPIIT to organise post-Budget webinar on economic growth on Monday
DPIIT to organise post-Budget webinar on economic growth on Monday
Following the prime minister's address, participants will break out into five simultaneous sessions covering various aspects of the logistics sector in India.




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