US recalls cable saying India & UAE 'in Russia's camp'

New Delhi (IANS) The US State Department has recalled a cable to American diplomats that instructed them to inform counterparts from India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) their position of neutrality on Ukraine put them "in Russia's camp",…

Third flight with 183 Ukraine evacuees lands in Mumbai

Mumbai (IANS) An Air India Express flight from Bucharest, carrying 183 Indians from the war-torn Ukraine, landed here on Thursday, officials said.

The flight IX-1202 with 183 passengers, including an infant, arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji…

Amid Russia-Ukraine crisis, Quad leaders to meet virtually

New Delhi (IANS) Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the Quad leaders will hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss the developments in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Ministry of External Affairs said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate…

Around 17,000 Indian nationals have left Ukraine border: MEA

New Delhi (IANS) Around 17,000 Indian nationals have left war-torn Ukraine through its different borders since the Indian Embassy in Ukraine issued advisories, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.

Ministry spokesperson Arindam…

3 IAF aircraft leave to evacuate stranded Indians

New Delhi (IANS) Air Force has sent three flights to bring back stranded people from the neighbouring countries bordering Ukraine, Indian Air Force Vice Chief Air Marshal Sandeep Singh said on Wednesday.

The officer said that three C-17 have…

US has discussed concerns with India after its abstention on UNSC vote: Spokesperson

New York (IANS) The US has discussed its concerns with India in the aftermath of its abstaining on the United Nations Security Council vote censuring Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and has regular engagement with it, according to State Department…

India says evacuation of citizens from Ukraine hampered by 'adverse conditions'

United Nations (IANS) India has said that efforts to evacuate its citizens from Ukraine have been hampered by "adverse conditions" at the borders, but it has also offered to help evacuate citizens of neighbouring and other developing countries stranded…

Sixth flight from Budapest takes off with 240 Indians

New Delhi (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that the sixth flight from Budapest has departed for New Delhi with 240 Indian passengers onboard under 'Operation Ganga'.

Taking to Twitter, he said, "Sixth #OperationGanga…

PM Chairs high level meeting on Ukraine, Ministers to oversee evacuations

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing evacuations of Indians stranded in war torn Ukraine.

The sources in the government said that it was decided that the Union Minister Hardeep…

India's rise as major influence on global issues of war & peace (Part-2)

New Delhi (IANS) India has done well to espouse a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine-Russia conflict -- giving due importance to its friendship with both the US and Russia.

Russia's open military intervention in Ukraine at the end of many…