Russian President Vladimir Putin announces the recognition of two separatist republics in eastern Ukraine - Donetsk and Lugansk - as independent through a televised address.
Nepal will be the first country to adopt India's UPI system, which will play a pivotal role in transforming the digital economy of the neighbouring country.
Former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, Vipula Gunatilleka has been appointed as the chief financial officer of the grounded Jet Airways. He was serving as the CEO of Sri Lankan airways till last month.
The 25th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held, under the Chairpersonship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.