Uttarakhand Government has set up coordination centers in Delhi and Mumbai for the people of Uttarakhand returning from Ukraine, informed in-charge Chief Secretary Radha Raturi on Wednesday. State Disaster Operation Center has also been activated at the state level to bring back the people of Uttarakhand trapped in Ukraine safely and […]
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World Bank approves plan to use USD 1 bn frozen Afghan funds for education, health
The World Bank on Tuesday approved a plan to use USD 1 billion frozen Afghan funds for aid urgently needed for education, agriculture, health and family programmes. The executive board of the World Bank plan will bypass sanctioned Taliban authorities by disbursing the money through UN agencies and international aid groups, reported Tolo News. It will provide a major boost to efforts to […]
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Third World War to be nuclear, disastrous: Sergei Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday said that if a third World War happens it would prove to be destructive as it will involve nuclear weapons, Russian media reported citing Qatari broadcaster. According to Lavrov, US President Joe Biden is an experienced man, who had said earlier that the only alternative […]
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SpiceJet to operate four more special flights to Slovakia, Romania to evacuate stranded Indians
SpiceJet will operate special evacuation flights from Kosice in Slovakia on March 3 and 4 and from Bucharest in Romania on March 4 and 6 to bring back home Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine. The airline will use its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for these special flights. SpiceJet will operate ferry flights […]
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Russian missile strike hit buildings in Ukraine’s city Zhytomyr, rescue efforts underway
Russian missile struck a residential building in Zhytomyr located in the north of the western half of Ukraine on Wednesday. As per the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the airstrikes resulted in piles of debris, flattened homes and buildings. Rescue operation is underway after a Russian missile hit a residential […]
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BJP govt worked for overall well-being of women in UP, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Uttar Pradesh worked for the overall well-being of women, freeing them from kitchen smoke with Ujjwala scheme while toilets ensured dignity. PM Modi said that the previous governments in the state never bothered to look after […]
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Delhi : Fire breaks out in factory in Narela area
A fire broke out at a plastic manufacturing factory in the Narela area of Delhi on Wednesday morning. Atul Garg, director of Delhi Fire Service (DFS) informed that the fire station had received a call from the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (DSIDC) Narela about a factory fire at around 11 am. Garg […]
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Ukrainian flag removed from embassy in Moscow: Reports
The Ukrainian flag was removed from the flagpole of the Ukrainian embassy in Russia amid the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv, state media reported on Wednesday. According to Sputnik News Agency, a sign, indicating that this is the building of a diplomatic mission, was also dismantled. The entrance doors have also […]
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UP polls: Yogi Adityanath to retain dominance in Gorakhpur but tough fight for BJP on other seats
A day ahead of the sixth phase of Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, BJP’s biggest trump card and state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s dominance is likely to be continued in the party’s stronghold Gorakhpur but the saffron brigade may face strong fight with Samajwadi Party on half of the nine seats. The majority of […]
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India at UNHRC underlines inclusive democracy, independent judiciary, protection of human rights
India during the 49th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday underlined its commitment to inclusive democracy, an independent judiciary, promotion and protection of human rights and resolute against terrorism. Indian diplomat and Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Reenat Sandhu, while delivering her remarks at […]
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Central agencies are framing Nawab Malik for calling Aryan Khan innocent, says Maharashtra NCP chief Jayant Patil
Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and State Minister Jayant Patil on Wednesday said that Aryan Khan was framed in the Cordelia cruise ship drug case and this was brought up by NCP leader Nawab Malik who is now being framed by the central agencies. “Aryan Khan was framed and this was brought up by Nawab Malik and with that […]
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Ukrainian refugees receive EU protection for up to 3 years – German Interior Ministry
Refugees from Ukraine do not need to go through the asylum procedure, and will receive immediate protection for up to three years in the European Union, German Minister of the Interior, Building and Community Nancy Faeser said on Wednesday. “We provide help quickly and without bureaucracy. Refugees from Ukraine do […]
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Men’s T20I Rankings: Shreyas Iyer moves to top 20, KL Rahul drops to tenth
India batter Shreyas Iyer jumped a massive 27 spots and secured the 18th position in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings weekly update on Wednesday. India’s recent series home win against Sri Lanka has had major ramifications on the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings aiding attacking top-order batter Shreyas Iyer to jump a […]
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Microsoft’s Xbox app to now let users install games anywhere on PC
American tech giant Microsoft will now be allowing games from the Windows store to be installed to any folder that can be accessed freely. According to The Verge, the software giant started testing this functionality last year, and it’s now rolling out for all Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. […]
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Operation Ganga: Three IAF aircraft take off to evacuate Indians stranded in Ukraine
Three Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft have been pressed in service since Wednesday morning for evacuation of the stranded Indians in Ukraine amid tension with Russia. Two IAF aircraft have taken off from Hindon airbase for Hungary and Romania, while one C-17 Globemaster took off at 4 am earlier today for Romania under ‘Operation Ganga’. These aircraft are carrying […]