“This is a war of aggression. Ukraine will defend itself and will win. The world can and must stop Putin. The time to act is now.” President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a major offensive, according to news reports.
Tag: Diplomacy
Indian Embassy in Ukraine issues evacuation advisory; Air India to run three flights
Russia Ukraine crisis created tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine, all Indian nationals are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily. Air India has announced it will operate three Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) flights between India and Ukraine this month.
H-1B visa sign ups for next year’s fiscal to begin on March 1
USA News: The H-1B visa registrations for next year’s fiscal would start on March 1 and remain opened till 18 of the same month.
EAM Jaishankar meets his Brazil, Argentina, Japan counterparts to discuss ties, COVID
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met with his Japan, Brazil and Argentine counterparts to discuss a range of key issues, including boosting bilateral ties and measures to contain COVID-19.
Kazakhstan enforces emergency after clashes over rise in fuel prices
Kazakhstan has imposed a state of emergency across the country after protests flared up into clashes over rising fuel prices, that witnessed picketers commotion near government buildings, multiple news agencies reported.
Missions of India and Bangladesh observe Maitri Diwas on Bangladesh’s 50th year of liberation
Highlighting the bond between the two nations, the High Commissions of India and Bangladesh were part of a larger celebration of the 50-year anniversary of recognising the latter as an independent country.
India, Russia sign defence deals in first 2+2 dialogue
India and Russia today signed a military cooperation pact at the 20th meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC).
India marks 50th year of Navy Day; President Kovind, other ministers laud naval officers
The Western Naval Command has unfurled the world’s largest national flag – an Indian Tricolour – at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, overlooking the historic Gateway of India, in honour of Navy Day 2021.
Puri says UAE’s first Hindu temple a message of strong alliance with India
India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said that the first traditional stone Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi exemplifies India’s firm relationship of harmony and tolerance with UAE.
Johnson, Modi launch Green Grid Initiative at COP26 summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson jointly launched a new flagship international initiative late yesterday night at the COP26 World Leaders’ Summit in Glasgow