183 students return to India from Ukraine today, more coming: Minister
Mar 06, 2022, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As the concerns about evacuating remaining Indian students stranded in war-torn Ukraine are growing given the challenge amid escalated tension, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday received 183 Indian students evacuated from the crisis-stricken country.
Mamata Banerjee mid-air flight turbulence: Bengal govt seeks report from DGCA
Mar 06, 2022, at 05:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government has sought a report from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on the mid-air turbulence that was encountered by a chartered plane carrying Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee while she was returning to Kolkata from Varanasi, reports said,
Mar 06, 2022, at 04:21 am
Kyiv/New Delhi/UNI: Indian Embassy in Ukraine on Saturday said it has evacuated all Indians from the safe zone of Pisochyn, adding that no stone will be left unturned to ensure the safe evacuation of Indian students stranded in Sumy.
Ukraine evacuations have 'positive impact' on polls: Shah
Mar 06, 2022, at 03:36 am
New Delhi/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the efforts of the BJP government in evacuating Indians stuck in Ukraine have had a positive impact on the people of the country, and on the ongoing assembly polls as well.
India appeals for ceasefire in Sumy to bring out stranded students
Mar 06, 2022, at 03:15 am
New Delhi/UNI: India on Saturday appealed to Russia and Ukraine to allow a local ceasefire in Sumy to bring out hundreds of Indian students stranded there, even as a large group of students decided against going ahead with their threatened move towards Mariupol, and are back in the underground shelters.
Kashmir: Indian Army holds seminar on cyber crime at Chhatral
Mar 06, 2022, at 02:43 am
Poonch/IBNS: Army’s cyber warrior team has taken up the initiative to spread awareness amongst the village populace of students and youth on precautions to be taken while using mobile phones.
3000 Indians airlifted on Saturday: govt
Mar 06, 2022, at 02:32 am
New Delhi/UNI: At least 3000 Indians have been airlifted on Saturday by 15 special flights under 'Operation Ganga' to rescue Indian citizens from war-torn Ukraine's neighbouring countries, the Civil Aviation Ministry said in a statement.
JK Tourism Department starts nationwide promotional campaign
Mar 06, 2022, at 01:08 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The J&K Tourism Department has started its promotional campaign among the various tourism markets across the country.
Assam: Police arrest five persons for suspected Al-Qaeda link
Mar 06, 2022, at 12:05 am
Guwahati: Assam police have arrested five persons, including a Bangladeshi national, for their suspected links with terror outfit Al-Qaeda, a top official said on Saturday.
Mar 05, 2022, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi: The sea phase of the 11th edition of MILAN which witnessed participation of 26 ships, one submarine and 21 aircraft, culminated on Mar 4.
Mar 05, 2022, at 10:52 pm
Kyiv/New Delhi: As a large group of Indian students of Sumy State University declared on video that they are going to move towards Mariupol where a partial ceasefire has been declared by Russia, the Indian government on Saturday urged Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire to create a safe corridor for them.
Indian Navy tests advanced Brahmos missile
Mar 05, 2022, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi: The Indian Navy on Saturday successfully demonstrated the accuracy of an extended-range land attack Brahmos supersonic cruise missile from the stealth destroyer INS Chennai.
India and Bangladesh hold Commerce Secretary Level Meeting in New Delhi
Mar 05, 2022, at 09:15 pm
New Delhi: The Commerce Secretary level meeting between India and Bangladesh was held in New Delhi on Mar 4.
Narendra Modi to visit Pune tomorrow to inaugurate Pune Metro Rail Project
Mar 05, 2022, at 09:00 pm
Pune/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Pune Sunday and inaugurate the Pune Metro Rail Project.
Transforming JK: Govt's ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ campaign aims to inoculate eligible population
Mar 05, 2022, at 07:18 pm
Jammu/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir administration left no stone unturned in its endeavour to vaccinate the eligible population with COVID-19 vaccines across J&K, an official press release said.
Dr Jitendra inaugurates 'orientation programme' for JK corporators, councillors
Mar 05, 2022, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister of State in PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh, Wednesday inaugurated a three day "orientation programme" cum workshop on ‘Urban governance’ for Mayors, chairpersons and Municipal Commissioners, Chief Executives Officers from Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Jammu & Kashmir.
Two coaches of Saharanpur passenger train gutted in fire incident
Mar 05, 2022, at 07:05 pm
Meerut/UNI: Two coaches of a passenger train from Saharanpur to Delhi were gutted after they caught fire at Daurala railway station on Saturday morning.
India in talks with Red Cross for bringing out students from Sumy
Mar 05, 2022, at 07:02 pm
Kyiv/New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Embassy in Ukraine said they have evacuated the vast majority of Indian students from Kharkiv city and are exploring all possible ways to evacuate Indians from Sumy, for which they are holding talks with all parties, including the Red Cross.
Kashmir: Five killed, one injured as cab falls into gorge
Mar 05, 2022, at 05:08 pm
Jammu/UNI: Five people were killed and one sustained injuries on Saturday morning when a cab they were travelling in plunged into a gorge on Mansar Road in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Manipur: Voting for second phase going on, PM Modi urges voters to vote in large numbers
Mar 05, 2022, at 03:34 pm
Imphal: The voting for the second and final phase of Manipur poll covering 22 assembly constituencies began on Saturday at 7 am.
Operation Ganga: 3 IAF flights return with 629 Indians
Mar 05, 2022, at 02:44 pm
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force on Friday said its three C-17 aircrafts brought back 629 Indian citizens from neighbouring countries of Ukraine- Romania, Slovakia and Poland on Saturday.
1000 Indians still stranded in war-torn Ukraine, trying to arrange buses for evacuation: Centre
Mar 05, 2022, at 05:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: At least 1000 Indians are still stranded in conflict-hit areas of eastern Ukraine, the government said on Friday adding that they are arranging buses to evacuate them, which is proving to be the biggest challenge right now.
Explosion in Bihar's Bhagalpur leaves 14 dead, PM Modi expresses shock
Mar 05, 2022, at 03:00 am
Patna/UNI: At least 14 people were killed and several others sustained injuries in a powerful explosion in a three-storey building at Kajwalichak in Bhagalpur district of Bihar on Thursday night. The blast was triggered by illegal firecracker manufacturing material, according to initial police reports.
Mar 05, 2022, at 02:04 am
Kyiv/New Delhi: Indian students, who are being evacuated from war-hit Ukraine on a war footing now under Operation Ganga, are also bringing back their loved pets after PM Narendra Modi-led government relaxed norms in this regard, a move which earned the appreciation of PETA India.
10,800 Indians brought back by special flights from Ukraine’s neighbouring countries: Centre
Mar 04, 2022, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi: The Centre on Friday announced 10,800 Indians were brought back by special flights from war-hit Ukraine’s neighbouring countries.
India sends 2000 MTs of wheat to Afghanistan
Mar 04, 2022, at 11:52 pm
Kabul: India has sent a second convoy of India’s humanitarian assistance, carrying 2000 MTs of wheat, to Afghanistan.
Jammu and Kashmir: Injured terrorist arrested by security forces
Mar 04, 2022, at 10:29 pm
Srinagar: A recently-joined militant was arrested in an injured condition after a brief encounter in Kashmir on Friday, police said.
IAF brings back 630 Indians from Ukraine by operating three more C-17 fights
Mar 04, 2022, at 10:17 pm
New Delhi : The Indian Air Force operated three more C-17 flights to bring back 630 Indian nationals who were stranded in war-ravaged Ukraine.
Jammu and Kashmir: Friday prayers held at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar after 30 weeks
Mar 04, 2022, at 09:53 pm
Srinagar: After a long wait of 30 weeks, Jammu and Kashmir administration allowed Friday congregational prayers at historical Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on Friday, Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid said.
Mar 04, 2022, at 09:51 pm
New Delhi: A special flight, which was carrying around 200 Indian nationals who were stranded in war-hit Ukraine, arrived in New Delhi from Romania on Thursday, media reports said.