STUDENTS EVACUATED
Nearly 1,400 girl students escape from school building engulfed by fire in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Nearly 1,400 girl students safely evacuated from a school building engulfed by a massive fire in a remote mountainous region of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Pakistan evacuates hundreds of students from Kyrgyz capital
More than 650 Pakistani students were being repatriated from Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan's foreign minister said on Sunday, after clashes broke out between locals and foreigners near student accommodation in the capital Bishkek. Local media said more than 11,000 Pakistanis are studying across Kyrgyzstan, which is particularly popular with medical students. srq/ecl/sn
Six hospitals in Bengaluru receive 'hoax' bomb threat
Bengaluru Hospitals Bomb Threat: Several hospitals and schools in India, including six private hospitals in Bengaluru and several schools in Jaipur, received bomb threats via email today. The threats, later deemed hoaxes, triggered evacuations and extensive police searches. This comes after similar incidents in Delhi-NCR, raising concerns about security measures.
Four Jaipur schools evacuated after bomb threats
Jaipur Bomb Threat: Several schools in Jaipur, Rajasthan, received bomb threats via email, prompting evacuations and police investigations. The threats follow similar incidents in Delhi and Bengaluru, spreading panic. Authorities suspect involvement from Pakistan, potentially with Chinese intelligence backing. The sender used an email from a Korean firm, and investigations have led to a military cantonment in Faislabad, Pakistan. Russian intelligence has assisted informally, and police are seeking Interpol's help, preparing Letters Rogatory for cooperation from Russia.
Ahmedabad school bomb threat: List of schools that received the threat
Numerous schools in Ahmedabad faced bomb threat emails on Monday, sparking fear among students, staff, and parents. The state police and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams are investigating the matter, reportedly traced back to a sender in Russia. This incident mirrors recent threats in Delhi-NCR. Delhi Police seeks international assistance following similar false threats last year, where prompt responses aided in resolution.
My flag became my guarantee: PM Modi speaks on evacuation of Indian students from Ukraine
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the symbolic power of the Indian flag during international crises, highlighting its role in ensuring the evacuation of Indians from Ukraine during the conflict with Russia. Modi has been friendly with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders, emphasizing his credibility in these interactions. He also recalled a conversation with the Saudi King that facilitated a ceasefire, allowing a safe evacuation of around 5,000 people from Yemen.
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'Had clear instructions from PM Modi...': Jaishankar on India's firm stand during Russia-Ukraine conflict
Heaping praise on the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India was able to keep a firm stand during the Russia-Ukraine conflict because there were "clear instructions" from the top leadership.
Students evacuated from Ukraine pay for MoS Muraleedharan's security deposit for his LS candidature
A group of students who were evacuated by the Union government from Ukraine during the country's war with Russia gave money for Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan's security deposit for his candidature in the Attingal Lok Sabha constituency.
Hoax bomb threats prompt evacuations at Kentucky schools
Over 24 hours, at least four Kentucky schools received false bomb threats believed to be a Valentine's Day prank. Lockdowns implemented, law enforcement cooperated. No explosives found. Investigation ongoing. Kentucky previously dealt with harmful pranks targeting TikTok users.
Afghanistan to open embassy in India, highlights commitment to strengthen ties
"Taliban have now officially acknowledged the take over of the mission. We emphasize our principled stance and express gratitude to the Indian people, urging the government to support Afghan students, patients, and traders by extended visa support," the Afghan Embassy in India posted on X.
Evacuated from war-torn Ukraine, over 1000 Indian MBBS students resume studies in medical university Uzbekistan
The Samarkand State Medical University in Uzbekistan has accommodated over 1,000 Indian medical students from Ukraine after the Indian Embassy in Ukraine reached out to them enquiring if the affected students can seek a transfer.
Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert
The Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace in Paris were evacuated following bomb threats. The threats came amidst heightened security in France after a fatal school stabbing by a suspected extremist. No incidents or injuries were reported at the Louvre, and the police conducted a search of the museum. The former royal palace at Versailles also received bomb threats and was being evacuated. The French government has raised the threat alert level and is deploying 7,000 troops to enhance security. The Louvre, a popular tourist attraction, receives thousands of visitors daily.
Asheboro High School students forced to evacuate campus due to bomb threat; Here’s what happened
Authorities have confirmed that Asheboro High School has been thoroughly examined, and no suspicious devices were detected.
'Leave our country': Indian students living in constant fear in Ukraine amid hostility
Living conditions have become challenging, with students often feeling ostracized and encountering difficulties in daily life. Their plea for transfer to other universities in different countries remains unfulfilled while they live in constant fear. Their situation highlights the multifaceted challenges they face amid a complex geopolitical landscape and a nation gripped by conflict.
Manipur violence: Assam Rifles rescues 96 people in air evacuation Ops from India-Myanmar border
The Assam Rifles on Monday rescued 96 people stranded in violence-hit Manipur near the India-Myanmar border in an air evacuation operation.
Arvind Kejriwal speaks to Manipur CM, says 4 Delhi students to be evacuated from state on Tuesday
Manipur witnessed violent clashes last week over a move to grant Scheduled Tribe status to the majority Metei community in the state. The clashes broke out after Naga and Kuki tribals, who are opposing this plan, organised a 'Tribal Solidarity March' on May 3. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said four students from Delhi are in Manipur and they will be evacuated on Tuesday.
States arrange special flights to evacuate affected students in Manipur
UP's principal secretary (home) Sanjay Prasad spoke to the chief secretary of Manipur and requested for help. Office of the relief commissioner was entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating with the Manipur government and ensuring a safe passage for students wanting to return to the state, a statement by the chief ministers' office said.
SpiceJet joins ‘Operation Kaveri’ to bring back stranded Indians from Sudan
Under 'Operation Kaveri', India has been taking its citizens in buses from the conflict zones of Khartoum and other troubled areas to Port Sudan from where they are being taken to the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah in Indian Air Force's heavy-lift transport aircraft and Indian Navy's ships.
SpiceJet delays evacuation flight by 3 hours to bring back 36 Indian students
"The departure of SpiceJet flight SG 9547 from Suceava to Delhi with 152 Indian students on board was scheduled at 7.20 pm (local time) when information was received about a group of 36 Indian students stranded at the Ukraine-Romania border," according to a statement issued by the airline.
Ukraine war: India's evacuation efforts centred on Kharkiv and Sumy
While Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv had over 9,000 Indian students, Sumy in northeast Ukraine that saw shelling by Russian forces has around 500 students waiting to be evacuated. Students in Sumy said the Indian embassy has asked them to stay "prepared".
SC asks AG to help in evacuation of medical students stranded in Ukraine near Romania border
"Flights are being operated from Poland and Hungary and not from Romania. The students, which also included many girls, are stuck without any facility," a lawyer told the Supreme Court bench, also comprising Justices A S Bopanna and Hima Kohli.
Ukraine crisis: IAF's four evacuation flights with 798 Indians land in Hindon airbase
Union minister Raosaheb Danve welcomed the passengers as soon as the Air India Express Flight IX 1202 landed here. “I have been asked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to welcome you. There were around 17,000 Indians, including students, stranded there (in Ukraine) and the PM started Operation Ganga to evacuate them,” Danve said, interacting with passengers inside the aircraft.
Stuck in varsity at Ukraine's Sumy city, 600 Indian students await evacuation amid shortage of food, water
In the first Indian casualty in the war in Ukraine, a medical student from Karnataka's Haveri district was killed in intense shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Tuesday.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: 6 flights departed for India in last 24 hours under 'Operation Ganga', says EAM Jaishankar
In the last few days, Indian evacuation flights were operating from Romanian capital Bucharest and Hungarian capital Budapest. "#OperationGanga developments. Six flights have now departed for India in the last 24 hours. Includes the first flights from Poland. Carried back 1,377 more Indian nationals from Ukraine," Jaishankar tweeted this morning.
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