Ukraine Russia Crises

Indians asked to leave Ukraine immediately

The advisory comes in the backdrop of Russia's intensified drone or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) attacks on civilian targets

PM Modi Shares Concerns Over Ukraine Conflict With PM Orban Of Hungary, Rutte Of Netherlands

NEW DELHI: Maintaining a close watch on the developments in Ukraine-Russia conflict, Prime Minister Modi held telephonic discussions with Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of Netherlands separately yesterday. While speaking over the phone, both sides emphasised the need for immediate ceasefire and mitigating the crisis via dialogue, Ministry of […]

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 […]

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, […]

Indian Student Dies In shelling In Ukraine’s Kharkiv

NEW DELHI: A 22-year-old Indian student lost his life in shelling in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed today. The student, Naveen Shekharappa belonged to Chalageri (Haveri) in Karnataka. He had reportedly stepped out to buy foods when he got caught in the shelling. In a tweet MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted, “with […]

Survival on chips & biscuits, Hiding In Cold War-Era Bunkers; Himachal Girls Narrate Ordeal On Return From Ukraine

SHIMLA: Life is priority, not MBBS degree, said two girls from Theog in Shimla district upon reaching their native place from war-torn Ukraine late on Sunday night. The two were trapped in Ukraine for days before they were evacuated by the Indian government. The medical courses offered by Ukrainian as well as Russian universities attract […]