2 million people have fled Ukraine: UNHCR
As the Russian-Ukraine crisis entered 13th day, Filippo Grandi, head of the United Nations' refugee agency, said that the number of people fleeing Ukraine has now reached two million. He also warned the second wave of refugees is likely to be...
Russia hits oil depots in Ukraine
The oil depots in Zhytomyr and Chernyakhiv were hit in two airstrikes by Russian forces, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Tuesday. "As a result of two air-strikes, oil depots in Zhytomyr and Chernyakhiv were hit," tweeted...
Guj, Maha to witness thunderstorms in next 3 days
The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow' alert, forecasting thunderstorms in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra for the next two days. According to the National...
OBC reservation: Bills passed in Maha assembly to delay civic, local body elections till quota is restored
Assembly passes bills proposing delegation of powers to the state government on delimitation of wards and number of members in local bodies The poll scheduled to be finalized by the SEC after consultation with state government These bills also aim...
Russia declares ceasefire in 4 cities in Ukraine
The Russian military declares ceasefire in Ukraine from 12:30 pm IST to open humanitarian corridors. This is happening at French President Emmanuel Macron's request. Russia has declared ceasefires for cities of Kyiv, Kharkov, Mariupol and Sumy to allow for...
India’s Palestine envoy Mukul Arya passes away at Indian mission
Mukul Arya, India's representative at the Palestinian city of Ramallah, has passed away, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday. "Deeply shocked to learn about the passing away of India's Representative at Ramallah, Shri Mukul Arya," Jaishankar tweeted. "He was...
Voting begins for last phase of UP assembly polls
Voting for the seventh and the last phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections began on Monday morning, with 613 candidates in the fray on 54 seats, including those falling in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary segment Varanasi. ...
1 killed, 24 hurt as terrorists hurl grenade at security forces in Srinagar
A civilian was killed while 24 others, including a policeman, were injured after terrorists hurled a grenade at security forces in the Hari Singh High Street locality of Srinagar on Sunday, the police said. "At about 4:20 pm, terrorists hurled a...
BSF opens fire at suspected Pak drone in Jammu
The Border Security Force (BSF) opened fire at a suspected Pakistani drone along the International Border (IB) in Jammu on Saturday, officials said as a massive search operation was launched to ensure no weapons or narcotics were dropped by it. A...
Australia cricket legend Shane Warne dies of suspected heart attack
Australia cricket legend and the greatest leg-spinner of all-time, Shane Warne, has died, aged 52. Warne’s management released a brief statement in the early hours of Saturday (AEDT), that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack. “Shane...
India deploying Russian-origin planes for evacuation
In a significant development, India is deploying its Russian-origin Ilyushin-76 heavy-lift transport aircraft to Russia to bring back Indian citizens returning from Ukraine under Operation Ganga. Sources in the government said that the Air Force is taking all precautions and not...
Russia bombs Europe’s largest nuclear plant
Russian forces on Friday shelled the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), located in southern Ukraine, which has reported a fire on its territory, media reports said. The fire at Europe's largest nuclear plant has sparked fears that radiation could leak...
India reports 6,396 new Covid cases, 201 deaths
India reports 6,396 fresh COVID-19 cases, 13,450 recoveries, and 201 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active case: 69,897 (0.16%) Daily positivity rate: 0.69% Total recoveries: 4,23,67,070 Death toll: 5,14,589 Total vaccination: 1,78,29,13,060 « Back to...
Fire at Ukraine nuclear plant extinguished
Firefighters have extinguished fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Russian forces on Friday shelled the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), located in southern Ukraine. The fire at Europe's largest nuclear plant has sparked fears that radiation could leak from the damaged...
Missing UP village chief studying in Ukraine
The curious case of Vaishali Yadav head of Hardoi's village Tera Pursauli in Uttar Pradesh. Girish Chandra, Panchayat Raj Officer, Hardoi, says she has been absent from her duties and it has now come to light that she has gone to...
10 lakh people fled Ukraine in 7 days: UN
The UN refugee agency says 1 million (10 lakh) people have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion less than a week ago, an exodus without precedent in this century for its speed. The tally from UNHCR amounts to more than...
Australian PM tests positive for Covid
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he tested positive for COVID-19 but will continue his official duties while isolating. "I am experiencing flu-like symptoms and will be recovering over the next week," Morrison said in a statement. He said...
3 more IAF planes to fly to Ukraine borders
Three more Indian Air Force aircraft are scheduled to fly to Poland, Hungary and Romania today to ramp up the Centre's efforts to evacuate Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine, informed IAF officials. The Indian Air Force aircraft are carrying tents, blankets...
India sends first tranche of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
India on Tuesday sent the first tranche of humanitarian assistance comprising medicines and other relief materials to Ukraine via Poland. At a media briefing, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said another flight will carry the second consignment of aid to the...
Petrol, diesel prices unchanged on 2 March
check here what you need to pay in your city Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged in the country on Wednesday, 2 March. In Delhi, fuel is relatively cheaper than the rest of the metros because the state government had earlier...
Zain Nadella, son of CEO Satya Nadella, dies at 26: Microsoft
Microsoft Corp. said Zain Nadella, son of Chief Executive Officer Satya and his wife Anu, died Monday morning. He was 26 years old and had been born with cerebral palsy. The software maker told its executive staff in an email that...
