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Masks no longer mandatory for travellers in private car: Delhi govt

Masks no longer mandatory for travellers in private car: Delhi govt

Published: 26 Feb 2022, 8:34 AM IST

Delhi records 440 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

Delhi records 440 fresh Covid cases and two deaths; positivity rate 0.83 per cent: Authorities

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Kyiv authorities toughen curfew orders in the city

Kyiv authorities have toughened curfew orders in the city, saying violators would be considered "enemy" saboteurs as Russian forces press to capture Ukraine's capital, AFP reported

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Batches of Indian students enter Hungary from the Ukrainian side at Zahony crossing

Batches of Indian students enter Hungary from the Ukrainian side at Zahony crossing, travelling onward to Budapest for return to India by Air India flight today

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr urges Germany, Hungary to support cutting Russia from SWIFT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Germany, Hungary to support cutting Russia from SWIFT, AFP reported

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100,000 Ukrainians cross border into Poland

100,000 Ukrainians have crossed border into Poland, reports AFP while quoting an official

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198 Ukrainian civilians killed in Russian invasion

198 Ukrainian civilians killed in Russian invasion: Health minister

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Russia strikes Ukrainian military sites with cruise missiles

The Russian Armed Forces struck Ukrainian military objects with air and sea-based cruise missiles, Xinhua news agency reported citing the Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov on Saturday.

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"War has returned to Europe, this was chosen unilaterally by President Putin," says France's president Macron

"War has returned to Europe, this was chosen unilaterally by President Putin," said France's President Macron, AFP reported.

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Ukrainians flee to northeastern Romanian border checkpoint of Sighetu Marmației

Ukrainians flee to the northeastern Romanian border checkpoint of Sighetu Marmației: Reuters

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Zelensky says Western 'partners' sending weapons to Ukraine

Zelensky says Western 'partners' sending weapons to Ukraine, AFP reported

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An apartment block hit by shelling overnight in Kyiv

A high-rise apartment block was hit by shelling overnight in Kyiv as fighting raged between Russian attackers and Ukrainian forces, emergency services say. The authorities say the number of victims is "being specified" and that an evacuation is underway, AFP reported.

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Russiantroops capture city of Melitopol in southeastern Zaporizhzhya region

Russian troops have captured the city of Melitopol in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhya region, reports Reuters quoting Russia's defence ministry

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It's Putin's war; can't allow occupation of one country by another: German Ambassador to India on Ukraine crisis

ANI quoted Walter J. Lindner, German Ambassador to India, as saying, "It's Putin's war; it's a shame that it is happening. We react with economic sanctions. We can't allow the occupation of one country by another. We want an international community that is based on international laws."

US to release up to USD 600 mn in security assistance to Ukraine

ANI reported that the US will release up to USD 600 mn in security assistance to Ukraine.

Air India flight lands at Bucharest in Romania for evacuation of stranded Indians

A special flight of Air India AI-1943 has landed at Bucharest in Romania for the evacuation of stranded Indians, reported Times of India.

IAF decides not to deploy its aircraft for multi-nation air exercise Cobra Warrior 2022 in the UK

ANI reported that in light of the recent events, the Indian Air Force has decided not to deploy its aircraft for multi-nation air exercise Cobra Warrior 2022 in the UK.

Rahul Gandhi appeals to GoI to evacuate Indian students stuck in Ukraine

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to share a video of Indian students stuck in Ukraine. He wrote, "Visuals of Indian students in bunkers are disturbing. Many are stuck in eastern Ukraine which is under heavy attack. My thoughts are with their worried family members. Again, I appeal to GOI to execute urgent evacuation."

India reports 11,499 new Covid cases, 255 deaths in last 24 hours

According to ANI, India reported 11,499 new Covid cases, 23,598 recoveries, and 255 deaths in the last 24 hours. This takes the number of active cases to 1,21,881 (0.28%), the daily positivity rate to 1.01%, the total recoveries to 4,22,70,482 and the death toll to 5,13,481, while the total vaccination stands at 1,77,17,68,379.

Embassy in Ukraine asks Indian citizens not to move to border posts without coordinating with mission officials

The Embassy in Ukraine has asked Indian citizens not to move to border posts without coordinating with mission officials, reported NDTV.

Ukraine 'repulsed' Russian attack on main Kyiv avenue, says army

Ukraine's army said that they are 'repulsed' by the Russian attack on the main Kyiv avenue, reported AFP.

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Published: 26 Feb 2022, 8:34 AM IST