DH Evening Brief: February 26, 2022
'Prisoners of War': No escape yet from Ukraine's bunkers, metro stations
It's been more than 48 hours in a bunker in Kyiv, with bare necessities, for 21-year-old P P Afsal. There are more than 80 Indians in the bunker along with him. There is some food left, maybe for three days. He has been hearing explosions all night and uncertainty seem to be the only constant. Read more
Study medicine in India, not smaller foreign nations, PM Modi says amid Ukraine crisis
Noting that Indian students have been going to many small countries for medical education despite the language barrier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the private sector to make a big presence in the field. Read more
India abstains from UNSC resolution that condemns Russia's 'aggression' against Ukraine
India abstained on a US-sponsored UN Security Council resolution that "deplores in the strongest terms" Russia's "aggression" against Ukraine, with New Delhi saying dialogue is the only answer to settling differences and disputes and voicing "regret" that the path of diplomacy was given up. Read more
Covid vax effectiveness declines after 6 months without boosters
The effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccine may substantially decline after six months if booster shots are not taken, according to a new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Read more
Cabinet allows up to 20% FDI in IPO-bound LIC
The Union Cabinet on Saturday permitted up to 20 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) under automatic route in IPO-bound LIC with an aim to facilitate disinvestment of the country's largest insurer, sources said. Read more