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NEW DELHI: Russia has declared a temporary ceasefire in two Ukrainian towns — Mariupol and Volnovakha — at 10 am (Russian time) and asked the civilians to leave the conflict zones immediately, the Russian Defence Ministry said. The ceasefire, as well as the establishment of safe corridors as well as exit routes, are believed to be […]

NEW DELHI: As many as 20,000 Indians have left Ukraine since the Indian Embassy in Kyiv issued the first emergency advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, stressing that the evacuation drive will continue till the last Indian is out of the war-hit country. At a press conference, MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi […]

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need to return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy to halt the war between Russia and Ukraine, during the virtual meeting of Quad on Thursday evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Scott Morrison, and Japan PM Fumio Kishida discussed the “developments […]

NEW DELHI:  The 117th round of the India-Pakistan Permanent Indus Commission concluded in Islamabad, Pakistan on Thursday. The three-day talks were held in a “cordial manner”. “During the meeting, technical discussions were held regarding on-going projects including Pakal Dul, Kiru and Lower Kalnai. The Indian delegation emphasized all its projects are fully compliant with provisions […]

NEW DELHI: A new route has been finalized for the evacuation of Indian citizens stranded in Ukraine via Romania. Two flights will be operated from Suceava city, which is situated near Romania’s border with Ukraine during the next 24 hours, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday. The newly-identified route will facilitate the smooth passage of Indian citizens […]