Putin: Over 3,000 Indian students being held hostage in Kharkiv
Moscow/New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Ukrainian 'neo-Nazis' have taken more than 3,000 Indian students' hostage at the train station in Kharkiv, “and they continue keeping them there”, even as…
Ukraine’s nuclear power plant catches fire
Kyiv, March 4 (UNI) A fire broke out in Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine on Friday, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba informed. "Russian army is firing from all sides upon Zaporizhzhia NPP, the largest…
‘National consensus’ on Ukraine, opposition appreciates GOI steps
"...Frank discussions took place in an amicable atmosphere, a reminder that when it comes to national interests, we are all Indians first and foremost," Tharoor said.
Ashutosh Rana baffled at Facebook removing his Shiv Tandav video
Mumbai, Mar 2 (UNI) Talented actor Ashutosh Rana was baffled when Facebook removed his Shiv Tandav recitation video that he had put up on the occasion of Shivratri and was well received by his friends and admirers. “Am amazed. Facebook…
Over 2,000 civilians killed in Ukraine: Reports
Kyiv, March 2 (UNI) The Ukrainian authorities on Wednesday said more than 2,000 civilians have been killed so far in Russia's invasion, which began nearly a week back. One of those killed was an Indian student in Kharkiv's shelling on…
Polling begins for 57 seats in 6th phase of UP
Lucknow, March 3 (UNI) Polling began for 57 seats spread over 10 districts of the Purvanchal region in the sixth phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on Thursday. Polling is being held in Ambedkar Nagar, Balrampur, Siddharth Nagar,…
Will leave no stone unturned to evacuate every Indian citizen from Ukraine safely: PM
Sonbhadra/ Ghazipur (UP), March 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the massive campaign 'Operation Ganga,' launched to evacuate the stranded Indian citizens from Ukraine, reflected the growing might of India in the…
Rohit, Virat & Co cheer Indian Women ahead of their clash with Pakistan in Women’s WC’22
Mumbai, Mar 2 (UNI) Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, former skipper Virat Kohli, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and opening batter Prithvi Shaw all took to social media to cheer for the Indian women's cricket team ahead of their World Cup…
MEA: Nearly 17,000 Indians have left war-hit Ukraine so far
New Delhi, Mar 2 (UNI) Nearly 17,000 Indians have left war-hit Ukraine so far since January this year, with more than 3,000 Indians being evacuated on board 15 flights, including six that arrived since Tuesday, the Ministry of External…
PM discusses safe exit of Indians with Putin
New Delhi, March 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke on the phone with Russian
President Vladimir Putin and discussed the safe evacuation of the Indian nationals from the conflict-ridden areas of Ukraine. "The…
MEA: 28 students from SBS Nagar stranded in war-torn Ukraine are completely safe
Nawanshahr, Mar 2 (UNI) Following the directions of Ministry of External Affairs, the officials of local administration have been walking extra mile and lending healing touch to the families of 28 residents of SBS Nagar district…
Russia claims control of Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant
Vienna, March 2 (UNI/Xinhua) Russia has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that its forces have taken control of the territory around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, IAEA Director-General Rafael…
A Group of Stranded students criticize Indian govt.
New Delhi, March 2 (UNI) Indian students still stranded in Ukraine have denounced the Indian government and Indian diplomats in Kyiv for not coming to their rescue and leaving them in distress in the war-hit country. A group of students…
Sean Penn walks miles to leave war torn Ukraine
Kyiv, March 2 (UNI) Days after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Hollywood actor and filmmaker Sean Penn joined the rank of the thousands in their exodus from Ukraine. The 61-year-old "Dead Man Walking" actor walked to the Polish border. He…
Russia-Ukraine 2nd crucial meet today
Minsk, March 2: The Russian delegation left for the place of negotiations with the Ukrainian side, which will be held in Belarus, Belarusian state-run agency Belta reported. On Tuesday, Belarusian political scientist Yury Voskresensky,…
Russia’s security chief dials NSA Ajit Doval on security co-opn.
Moscow/New Delhi, Mar 2 (UNI) Russia's security chief Nikolai Patrushev on Wednesday held a telephonic talk with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, a Russian official said. Russian Security Council press secretary Yevgeny…
Air Marshal Prabhakaran takes charge of Western Air Command
New Delhi, Mar 01 (UNI) Air Marshal Sreekumar Prabhakaran assumed command of Delhi based Western Air Command of the IAF on Tuesday. Air Marshal Sreekumar Prabhakaran has been an experienced MiG-21 pilot with nearly 5000 hours of flying…
Only BJP can provide strong govt in UP: Yogi
Pipraich (Gorakhpur), March 1 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that a 'Dumdaar Sarkar' (strong government) was a must for all-round development of the state and only a government led by Bhartiya Janata…
Saurabh targets gold in Cairo in 10m Air Pistol
Cairo, March 1 (UNI) Indian shooting prodigy Saurabh Chaudhary on Tuesday clinched a gold medal in the Men's 10M Air Pistol beating Michael Schwald of Germany 16-6 here. In the medal final, Saurabh finished on top with 42.5 and the…
Surge in Guava export, records 260 pc growth since 2013
New Delhi, Feb 28: The export of guavas from India has seen a growth of 260 per cent since 2013, an official statement said on Sunday. The exports grew from USD 0.58 Million in April-January 2013-14 to USD 2.09 Million in April 2021-22.…
