Ukraine Crisis
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What does the military offensive in Ukraine mean for women and girls?
The military attack in Ukraine is undermining access to rights for all, and UN Women is deeply concerned about the rapidly mounting humanitarian crisis inside Ukraine and in the neighboring countries. We know that women […]
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India’s Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine legitimizes rape of a democracy
India’s response to Russian invasion of Ukraine has surprise and shocked democracies and Indians living in democratic countries of the world. India’s abstention from UNSC and UNGA resolutions to condemn Russia for its invasion of […]
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Russia, Ukraine agree on setting up evacuation corridors
Negotiators also discussed maintaining a temporary ceasefire in areas where the humanitarian corridors will be located. BREST, BELARUS (TIP): Russia and Ukraine have agreed on the need for humanitarian corridors to deliver aid and help […]
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India abstains on UNHRC resolution to investigate human rights violations, crimes in Russia-Ukraine war
The resolution was adopted with 32 votes in favor, two against (Russia and Eritrea) and 13 abstentions, including India, China, Pakistan, Sudan and Venezuela GENEVA/ UNITED NATIONS (TIP): India on Friday, March 4, abstained in […]
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Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna expresses disappointment over India abstaining UNSC resolution on Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Prominent Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has expressed disappointment over India’s decision to abstain from the UN Security Council resolution on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, saying it is the US and not Russia […]
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Tears, anger at airport as Indian students return from Ukraine
As soon as Chahat Yadav walked out of the airport and saw her family, she tossed away her luggage and ran towards them, crying inconsolably. Yadav’s father Narendra Kumar and other relatives had reached Delhi’s […]
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After Pandemic Corona JLF starts again in Jaipur from March 5
Jaipur Literature Festival to pick up topical issues of Ukraine-Russia Conflict, climate Change Dr. Yashpal Goyal, Special Correspondent JAIPUR (TIP): After Pandemic Corona outbreak since 2020 in India, Jaipur Literature Festival’s 15th edition beginning in […]
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NRIs worried as Russia-Ukraine conflict delaying flights
AMRITSAR/TORONTO (TIP): While the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has worried the families of those stranded in Ukraine, it has also troubled the NRIs ready to return to Canada after spending their winter in Punjab. […]
Perspective
What is going oninside Vladimir Putin’s head? 12 experts weigh in
Nearly a week into the largest military campaign in Europe since World War Two, Russian forces have encountered fierce resistance from Ukraine while global condemnation has spurred sanctions that have roiled the Russian economy. Before […]
As I See It
Hard times for the state of the union
Foreign policy challenges and domestic hurdles confront U.S. President Biden in his quest for a policy legacy “At the end of the day the old adage of “It’s the economy, stupid”, continues to resonate deeply […]
Opinions
The anatomy of India’s Ukraine dilemma
New Delhi has taken a subtle pro-Moscow position on the question of Russian attacks against Ukraine “New Delhi has taken a subtle pro-Moscow position on the question of Russian attacks against Ukraine. This pro-Russia tilt […]
Opinions
Shaking up Europe’s security architecture
An order that does not accommodate Russia’s concerns through genuine negotiation cannot be stable in the long term “It is too early to say what Mr. Putin’s endgame is, and how costly this adventure will […]
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After Omicron pandemic, it is Russia-Ukraine war afflicting world of sports now
Gallant attempts by the world of sports to wriggle out of the devastating impact of the Omicron pandemic may be severely hit by the Russia-Ukraine military conflict that threatens to divide the world again. Unfortunately, […]
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How Ukraine imbroglio can impact India
The standoff between Russia and US-Europe over Ukraine has come at an inopportune time for India. As a UN Security Council (UNSC) member, India is contributing to ensuring peace, security and stability in the world. […]
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Ukraine crisis: Treading cautiously serves India’s long-term interests
Giving paramount importance to its national interests, India has been sensibly walking a tightrope on the Ukraine crisis. Enjoying good relations with the US, Russia and the European Union (EU), New Delhi has done well […]
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Russia’s NATO problem: On the Ukraine war
Putin seems unwilling to engage diplomatically to address Russian security concerns Russia’s unjustifiable incursion into Ukraine following weeks of military troop build-up on their shared border has drastically raised tensions in the region with broader […]
Business & Economics
Markets dive as Putin attacks Ukraine
New Delhi (TIP)-Investors bailed out of risky assets, sending stocks crashing after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s troops invaded Ukraine. On Thursday, the exodus from stocks wiped out Rs1.3 lakh crore in investor wealth on Indian […]
As I See It
Did We Provoke Putin’s War in Ukraine?
“President Joe Biden almost hourly promises, “We are not going to war in Ukraine.” Why would he then not readily rule out NATO membership for Ukraine, which would require us to do something Biden himself […]
Breaking News
Republican senator supports waiving CAATSA sanctions against India
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Arguing that the Biden Administration should resist from any action that might drive New Delhi away from Quad, a top Republican senator supported waiving of CAATSA sanctions against India for purchase of […]
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US Flight from Afghanistanand the Opportunity for the PRIC
By Dr. A. Adityanjee “Geopolitics abhors vacuum and that will be true of Afghanistan despite its hostile reputation and tough terrain. The US and the NATO countries have no direct interest in Afghanistan at this […]
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Afghans continue to be at the receiving end
“Riedel has reminded the US that it had made ‘many mistakes’ in Afghanistan by not paying attention after the Soviets left and allowing it to descend into a ‘failed’ state, permitting the Taliban and al-Qaeda […]
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Biden resets ties with allies to check China
“The US and Europe have fundamental contradictions with regard to China and Russia. While the US faces an immediate threat from China, many European countries have extensive economic ties with China and no security concerns. […]
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Revival of G7 and its impact
From US perspective, the summit’s aim is to announce that ‘America is back’ “From the US perspective, the objective of the summits is to announce that ‘America is back’ and ready to lead the world […]
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U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia
Expels 10 Russian diplomats, restricts trading and blacklists 32 individuals over ‘election meddling, cyberattack’ WASHINGTON(TIP): A reminder of the cold war period, the United States announced sanctions against Russia on Thursday, April 15, and the […]