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Russia-Ukraine conflict: PM Modi chairs meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security [details]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Thursday evening as the crisis between Russia and Ukraine intensified into conflict.

Feb 24, 2022

Withdraw Muslims' voting rights, send them to PAK; Bihar BJP MLA demands

Hari Bhushan Thakur, Bihar BJP MLA on Thursday, demanded withdrawal of voting rights of members of Muslim community. He was reacting to a comment of AIMIM leader Akhtarul Imam who said that the government should give rights to Muslim community as per its population.

Feb 24, 2022

Evacuating Indians from Ukraine: MEA teams reaching adjoining land borders [see contact details]

In a bid to assist with the evaluation of stranded Indians in Ukraine amid ongoing Russian invasion, Indian External Affairs Ministry is sending its teams to the adjoining land borders with the country.

Feb 24, 2022

I don't know how much longer my country will exist: Ukraine President

The fate of Ukraine is looking increasingly uncertain as Russia launches a series of strikes across the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky has apparently told his Austrian counterpart.

Feb 24, 2022

J&K Police foils attempt to smuggle weapons from PAK; IEDs, grenades, pistol recovered [details]

Villagers spot a drone hovering over border areas before recovery of weapons. Pakistan also resorts to unprovoked firing on Wednesday evening.

Feb 24, 2022

Under attack from Russia, Ukraine Ambassador to India pleads help from PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine earlier today, drawing criticism from majority world leaders.

Feb 24, 2022

Stuck in Ukraine: Embassy sets up 24x7 control room for Indian students; issues advisory [details]

India is focusing on security of Indians particularly students in Ukraine and is closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation. The control room set up in the MEA is being expanded and made operational on 24x7 basis.

Feb 24, 2022

Man of many languages: Foreign correspondent reports on Ukraine in six languages; video goes viral

Crowther, born to a British father and German mother in Luxembourg, became fluent in German, Luxembourgish and English. He can also speak Spanish, Portuguese and French.

Feb 24, 2022

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates: Biden announces new sanctions; calls Putin "aggressor"

Soon after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of military operation in Ukraine, things have escalated rapidly. Get all the latest updates from the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Feb 24, 2022

UN, partners continue delivering aid to both sides of contact line in Ukraine

The UN and partners are attempting to meet the needs of people on both sides of the contact line in Ukraine despite volatile hostilities and limited funds, a UN Spokesman has said.

Feb 24, 2022

Ukrainian govt websites hit by cyberattacks amid Russia's military operation

As Russia began military operations against Ukraine, key Ukrainian government websites were down early on Thursday as multiple cyber attacks hit the country.

Feb 24, 2022

Russia closes airspace on borders with Ukraine, Belarus

In view of the latest situation, Russia has closed its airspace to civilian aircraft starting from Thursday on its western borders with Ukraine and Belarus, the Russian aviation authorities announced.

Feb 24, 2022

Hijab row: This time Sikh girl asked to remove turban in Bengaluru

Amid crisis related to wearing of hijab in classrooms, an Amritdhari (baptised) Sikh girl was asked to remove her turban in the reputed Mount Carmel PU College

Feb 24, 2022

World will hold Russia accountable for attack on Ukraine: Biden

US President Joe Biden on Thursday called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin's announcement of a military operation in Ukraine as "an unprovoked and unjustified attack" and that the "world will hold Russia accountable" for the subsequent developments.

Feb 24, 2022

Twitter blocks several accounts of researchers sharing information on Russian attack on Ukraine

As Russia began a military strike against Ukraine on Thursday, reports surfaced that Twitter blocked several accounts of researchers sharing footage and other information about Russian invasion.

Feb 24, 2022