Russia Ukraine War Updates: Russia and Ukraine will resume their peace talks online on April 1, a senior Ukrainian official said after the latest round of negotiations had ended in Turkey.

Ukrainian negotiator David Arakhamia said in an online post that Ukraine had proposed the countries' two leaders should meet, but Russia responded by saying more work needed to be done on a draft treaty.

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10:34 AM

8 arrested for vandalism

8 held for vandalism at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence, more arrests to follow: Delhi Police

10:15 AM

Ukrainian president says defense is at a 'turning point'

The Ukrainian president said his country's defense against the Russian invasion is at a ``turning point'' and again pressed the United States for more help in the hours after the Kremlin's forces reneged on a pledge to scale back some of their operations.

10:14 AM

Ratan Tata's Bharat Ratna

Delhi High Court today will hear a petition seeking 'Bharat Ratna' to industrialist Ratan Tata for his service to the nation.

09:46 AM

Kirodi Singh Bainsla passes away

Gurjar community leader Colonel (rtd.) Kirodi Singh Bainsla dies due to prolonged illness: Family sources

09:46 AM

Protest against fuel rates

Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi hold protest demonstration at Vijay Chowk against fuel price hike

09:40 AM

Stock market: Sensex, Nifty

Sensex rises 127.38 points to 58,811.37 in opening trade; Nifty climbs 47.1 points to 17,545.35

09:17 AM

India Covid update

India records 1,225 new cases, 28 deaths and 1,594 recoveries in the last 24 hours; Active caseload stands at 14,307

08:51 AM

Bain Capital acquired 25% in IIFL wealth for Rs 3679.95 cr

Bain Capital has agreed to acquire a 24.98 percent equity stake in IIFL Wealth Management from some of the existing private equity investors such as General Atlantic and Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Holdings for around Rs 3679.95 crore, the Indian wealth management firm said.

08:38 AM

China reports 1,803 new local COVID-19 cases

China reported 1,803 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the National Health Commission said. Of the new local infections, 1,340 were reported in Jilin, 355 in Shanghai, 19 in Heilongjiang, 15 in Henan, and 11 each in Fujian and Guangdong, Xinhua News Agency reported citing the commission.

08:11 AM

Ukraine war: Putin misled by Russian military, says White House

Russian President Vladimir Putin was misled by advisers who were too scared to tell him how poorly the war in Ukraine is going and how damaging Western sanctions have been, White House and European officials said.

Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of its southern neighbor has been halted on many fronts by stiff resistance from Ukrainian forces who have recaptured territory even as civilians are trapped in besieged cities.

07:54 AM

Pakistan: Ongoing political unrest

Pakistan's former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with estranged Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Khan Tareen over the current political situation in the country. Both the leaders also spoke about the no-confidence motion moved against Usman Buzdar in the Punjab Assembly. Buzdar has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Imran Khan but the resignation is yet to be accepted, Geo News reported citing sources within the PML-N and Jahangir Tareen group.

Dar and Tareen spoke over the phone for about half an hour and discussed the current political situation in Pakistan. They also discussed possible ways of cooperation at the Punjab Assembly level and the centre, said the sources.

07:42 AM

UK Foreign Secy to discuss Russia-Ukraine crisis with Jaishankar

Alex Ellis, the British High Commissioner to India indicated that talks between UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar may include the Russia-Ukraine crisis. He made these remarks during Queen Elizabeth II's birthday party at British High Commission in Delhi.

07:34 AM

Rahul Gandhi to begin two-day visit to Karnataka today

07:14 AM

Oscars: Will Smith-Chris Rock slap investigation

The Academy has started disciplinary proceedings against Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. It also said Smith was asked to leave and refused (Reuters)

06:51 AM

23 countries yet to fully reopen schools after Covid closings: UNICEF

As the Covid-19 pandemic enters its third year, 23 countries - home to around 405 million schoolchildren - are yet to fully reopen schools, with many schoolchildren at risk of dropping out, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said.

06:24 AM

Shanghai Covid cases

China's financial hub of Shanghai reported 5,298 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases and 355 symptomatic cases for March 30, the city government said on its official WeChat account on Thursday. That compared with 5,656 new asymptomatic cases and 326 new cases with symptoms reported a day earlier.

06:23 AM

Moscow announces Mariupol ceasefire today to evacuate civilians

The Russian defence ministry announced a local ceasefire on Thursday to allow civilians to be evacuated from Ukraine's besieged port city of Mariupol. A humanitarian corridor from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia, via the Russian-controlled port of Berdiansk, would be opened from 10 am (0700 GMT), the ministry said.

06:22 AM

Petrol & diesel prices

Price of petrol & diesel in Delhi at Rs 101.81 per litre & Rs 93.07 per litre respectively today (increased by 80 paise)
In Mumbai, the petrol & diesel prices per litre at Rs 116.72 & Rs 100.94 (increased by 84 paise)
In Chennai, the price of petrol is Rs 107.45 (increased by 76 paise) & diesel is Rs 97.52 (increased by 76 paise)
In Kolkata, the price of petrol is Rs 111.35 (increased by 83 paise) and diesel is Rs 96.22 (increased by 80 paise)

06:20 AM