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Operation Ganga: 3,000 Indian nationals evacuated from Hungary till yesterday, another 1,100 to leave today: Hardeep Singh Puri

Budapest [Hungary], March 4 (ANI): Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said that 3,000 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Budapest till Thursday and another 1,100 citizens are expected to leave on Friday amid the ongoing Russian military operation in Ukraine.

2022-03-04T15:15:06.214210+00:00 IST

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Charity organisations delivering essentials to people at Romania's Siret border

Siret (Romania), March 4 (ANI): Thousands of people have fled conflict-ridden Ukraine and crossed over to Romania's Siret in the past few days amid Russia's ongoing military operation in Ukraine.

2022-03-04T14:46:44.023941+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy left Ukraine, currently in Poland: Russian State Duma Speaker

Moscow [Russia], March 4 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday (local time) has left Ukraine and is currently in Poland, said Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, reported Sputnik.

2022-03-04T14:37:25.158152+00:00 IST

It's second life for me and want to spend time with my family, request embassy to evacuate me, says Indian student from Kyiv hospital

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): Harjot Singh, an Indian student who sustained multiple bullet injuries while trying to leave Kyiv in conflict-ridden Ukraine, has said that God has given him “a second life” and he wants to “spend good time" with his family in Delhi.  

2022-03-04T13:09:07.850166+00:00 IST

US in Kyiv calls Russia's shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant a 'war crime'

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): US Embassy in Kyiv on Friday (local time) said that Russia's shelling of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is a "war crime".

2022-03-04T12:55:12.643866+00:00 IST

First unit of Belgian volunteer fighters depart to Ukraine: Reports

Moscow [Russia], March 4 (ANI/Sputnik): The first batch of Belgian volunteer fighters left for Ukraine to counter Russian troops, the EUobserver newspaper reported, citing the Ukrainian Embassy in Belgium.

2022-03-04T12:52:40.609314+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy informs Japanese PM about Russia's nuclear terrorism at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday (local time) spoke to Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and discussed the actions of the Russian Federation at the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which he called "nuclear terrorism".

2022-03-04T12:28:15.768769+00:00 IST

Russian troops occupy Zaporizhzhia Nuclear power plant: IAEA Director-General

Vienna [Austria], March 4 (ANI): Russian troops have occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, where a fire that had threatened potential disaster was extinguished in the early hours of Friday morning, said Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi on Friday.

2022-03-04T12:24:38.142116+00:00 IST

Two people injured in fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: Report

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): International Atomic Energy Agency on Friday said that two people were injured after a fire broke out at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant following heavy shelling from Russian forces.

2022-03-04T11:25:19.888093+00:00 IST

Ukraine crisis: Indian embassy issues hotline number for evacuated citizens still in Romania

Bucharest [Romania], March 4 (ANI): The Indian embassy in Romania on Friday issued a hotline number for Indians who have been evacuated from Ukraine and are still in Romania.

2022-03-04T11:18:40.935484+00:00 IST

Over 160 educational institutions destroyed by Russian troops, says Ukraine foreign affairs ministry

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): Over 160 educational institutions in Ukraine have been partially or completely destroyed by the shelling of Russian troops, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Ukraine on Friday said.

2022-03-04T09:48:18.602925+00:00 IST

Will ensure Putin's barbaric venture ends in failure: UK PM Boris Johnson

London (United Kingdom), March 4 (ANI): Asserting that the United Kingdom stands with Ukraine, Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said that his thoughts remain with all those affected in the conflict.

2022-03-04T09:47:59.723227+00:00 IST

About 400 students have flown back to India from Slovakia, says Indian envoy

Kosice [Slovakia], March 4 (ANI): India's Ambassador to Slovakia, Vanlalhuma informed on Friday that around 400 Indian students have already flown back to India.

2022-03-04T09:36:22.887151+00:00 IST

Airbnb suspends operations in Belarus, Russia

Washington DC [US], March 4 (ANI): As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine entered the ninth day, Airbnb suspended all its operations in Belarus and Russia amid the bombing at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

2022-03-04T08:01:08.376837+00:00 IST

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges world leaders to stop Russia from committing nuclear disaster

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): Amid worsening fight between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday urged world leaders to stop Russia "before this becomes a nuclear disaster" in a Facebook video post.

2022-03-04T07:35:57.035023+00:00 IST

IAEA Director General to hold press meet on fire at nuclear plant in Ukraine

Vienna (Austria) [India], March 4 (ANI): International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael M Grossi is expected to hold a press conference on the situation at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant at 10.30 (local time) on Saturday.

2022-03-04T06:23:46.979353+00:00 IST

Russia seizes TV broadcasting tower in Kherson

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): Amid intense fighting between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian military on Friday seized a TV broadcasting tower in the southern city of Kherson.

2022-03-04T04:52:43.319249+00:00 IST

UK's Boris Johnson speaks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, says will seek UNSC meeting

London [UK], March 4 (ANI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday spoke with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discussed the grave concerns over the situation of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, after Russian troops attacked it and sparked a fire.

2022-03-04T04:25:35.558772+00:00 IST

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Fighting stops in Zaporizhzhia, radiation levels normal

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): Fighting has stopped near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Friday and radiation levels are currently normal.

2022-03-04T04:20:45.390029+00:00 IST

Russia-Ukraine conflict: IAEA in contact with Ukrainian authorities over shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): After Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), located in southern Ukraine, reported a fire on its territory, IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is in contact with Ukrainian authorities about the situation.

2022-03-04T02:46:08.732721+00:00 IST

UNICEF says gathering over USD 440mn to provide aid for Ukrainian people

Paris [France], March 4 (ANI/Sputnik): The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced the start of a fundraising campaign to provide aid to the Ukrainian people, assessing the urgent needs at the level of 400 million euros (over $441 million), Deputy Regional Director UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia Philippe Cori said.

2022-03-04T01:32:12.466622+00:00 IST