The unemployment rate in India in January 2022 fell sharply to 6.57%, according to the data from the economic think-tank, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. This is the lowest rate witnessed since March 2021.
The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY), a central sector scheme was launched in 2015-2019 and was implemented in 12 cities.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces the recognition of two separatist republics in eastern Ukraine - Donetsk and Lugansk - as independent through a televised address.