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India Condemns Mali Terror Attack, Experts Say It Was Expected

NEW DELHI: India has strongly condemned the terror attack on a camp of the Armed Forces in Mali on March 4, the Ministry of External Affairs said in its latest release. Twenty seven Malian Army personnel died and nearly 30 Malians were seriously injured in the attack at Mondoro in the central region of Mopti. […]

Ukraine Crisis: Role Of Embassy Began After We Crossed The Border, Say Evacuated Students

NEW DELHI: 160 Indian evacuees from Ukraine arrived in New Delhi early this morning via Budapest in Hungary. The Air Asia flight reached New Delhi early in the morning. So far, 15,920 Indians are said to have been domiciled on 76 flights, specially arranged under Operation Ganga. Speaking to The New Indian, the Ministry of […]

PM Modi Speaks To Zelensky, Urges Safe Passage for Stranded Indians

NEW DELHI: President Zelensky of Ukraine briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in detail about the conflict situation over a phone call today. According to the Government of India (GOI) sources the Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict and resultant humanitarian crisis. PM Modi urged him for immediate cessation of violence, stating that […]

3000 Indians Airlifted from Ukraine on Saturday Under Operation Ganga

NEW DELHI: About 3,000 Indians were airlifted on Saturday by 15 special flight from Ukraine’s neighbouring countries under India’s evacuation drive Operation Ganga,  according to the press release issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. These 15 special flights included 12 special civilian and 3 Indian Air Force flights. Under Operation Ganga, over 13,700 Indians […]

EXPLAINED: Why India Abstained From UNGA Voting Against Russia

NEW DELHI: The 193-member United Nations General Assembly went to a poll on Wednesday, demanding Russia to immediately stop its military operation in Ukraine. India and 34 other states abstained from voting. Five states however voted in favour of Russia. The vote also saw a sharp division among the neighbours of India to vote. Bangladesh, […]

IAF Flight Departs For Romania With Aid To Ukraine; India In Talks With Interlocutors In Russia & Ukraine For Safe Evacuation, 46 Flights Scheduled

NEW DELHI: India, in coordination with the neighbouring states of war-torn Ukraine, has arranged 46 flights to ensure safe and quick evacuation of stranded Indians from Western Ukraine & neighbouring states. All the flights are scheduled till March 8. From the centre it is known 29 flights are scheduled from Bucharest, 10 flights from Budapest, […]