The family of Sainikhesh Ravichandran, an Indian student who has joined a pro-Ukrainian militia—Georgian National Legion—are extremely worried and anguished. Hailing from Coimbatore in southern Tamil Nadu state, Sainikhesh—a student at the National Aerospace University in Ukraine's Kharkiv—is said to have volunteered to join the forces that are fighting against Russia.

‘Spoke to him 5 days ago’, mother of Indian student who joined Ukraine militia tells WION

Microsoft Corp unveiled its fourth data centre in India on Monday, betting on rising digital consumption in one of its fastest-growing markets. Microsoft India head Anant Maheshwari said the company was making long-term investments in the country, although he declined to confirm reports by local media of a $2 billion price tag for the latest centre.

Microsoft unveils fourth data centre in India

The prices of red chilli peppers are surging as output in top exporter India is set to drop by a fifth from a year ago, hit by an invasive pest attack and damage from unseasonal rain in key southern producing states.

Red chilli pepper prices surge on crop damage in top exporter India

Indian shares tumbled over 2% on Monday, with investors dumping risky assets as oil prices soared after the United States and European allies were said to be mulling a Russian oil import ban.

Indian shares plummet over 2% as oil prices soar on Ukraine crisis

India is set to export a record 7 million tonnes of wheat this year as a rally in global prices gives the world's second biggest producer of the grain an opportunity to gain market share, a top government official said.

India set to export record 7 million tonnes wheat this year

India reported 5,476 fresh Covid infections and 158 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Sunday morning. With the new deaths the toll has climbed to 5,15,036 in the country.

COVID-19: India reports 5,476 new Covid cases & 158 deaths

India is looking for a electricity-based technology for mass rapid transportation that is cost effective and such as can be made in the country, Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said.

India looking for mass EV tech to build in India: Transport minister Gadkari

Team India is ready to kick start their ICC Women's World Cup 2022 campaign with a highly anticipated match against arch-rival Pakistan at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, on Sunday (March 6).

IND vs PAK, Women's World Cup live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Pakistan match?

Indian shares dropped over 1% to log their fourth consecutive week of losses on Friday, led by a decline in financials and metals stocks, as a worsening Ukraine crisis sent oil prices surging and stoked inflation fears.

Indian shares post fourth weekly loss as Ukraine crisis escalates

On Thursday, India rejected reports that Indian students trapped in war-torn Ukraine were kidnapped and used as human shields by Ukrainian forces. In response to media inquiries about Indian students being held hostage in Ukraine, Arindam Bagchi, the official spokesperson, said: "Our Embassy in Ukraine is in continuous touch with Indian nationals in Ukraine.

'No Indian student taken hostage by Ukraine forces': Indian govt

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that 18 more flights were scheduled in next 24 hours which will bring back Indians stranded in Ukraine.

Ukraine conflict: 18 more flights scheduled in next 24 hours to bring Indians back, says MEA

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Indian students taken hostage by Ukraine forces, says Russia after Putin-Modi phone call

On Tuesday, an Indian student was killed by Russian shelling in the war-torn Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Naveen Shekharappa Gyanagoudar had gone to a nearby store to make a purchase.

Despite 97%, he couldn't get a medical seat in India: Father of Indian killed in Ukraine

The Indian embassy in Ukraine on Wednesday issued an advisory on Wednesday and asked Indian nationals to leave Kharkiv. The advisory says that Indian nationals "must leave" immediately and reach Pesochin Babaye and Bezlyudovka settlements by 1800 hrs, amid the escalating military operation in Ukraine.

Ukraine conflict: India says citizens 'must leave' Kharkiv immediately

A piece of good news for Indians fleeing war-torn Ukraine, leaving behind their studies or jobs. It is now at least possible for them to bring back their companion animals, cats and dogs.

As people refuse to leave furry companions behind, India relaxes norms for bringing back pets from Ukraine

An Indian student has died in shelling taking place in Ukraine conflict. Naveen Shekaragouda, the deceased student, was out to buy grocery when he met the tragic end.

Indian student dies in Ukraine, caught in shelling while out for grocery

The United States has waived in-person interview requirements for many visa applicants, including students and workers, at its diplomatic missions in India through December 31 this year, a senior American diplomat has told Indian community leaders.

US waives in-person interview requirements for many visa applicants in India through December 31

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Dahiya on Sunday clinched the gold medal in the finals of the Yasar Dogu Ranking Series in Istanbul. Dahiya defeated Uzbekistan's Gulomjon Abdullaev 11-10 in a thrilling 61kg final and came back with the gold medal.

Yasar Dogu: Ravi Dahiya wins gold in a thrilling final against Uzbekistan's Gulomjon Abdullaev

Stepping up its efforts to evacuate Indian students stranded in war-hit Ukraine, the Centre on Monday decided that Union ministers Hardeep Puri, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Kiren Rijiju and V K Singh will travel to its neighbouring countries to coordinate the evacuation mission and help students, government sources said.

Four ministers to travel to Ukraine's neighbouring countries to coordinate evacuation of Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded 'people's participation' in the Swacch Bharat Mission for the use of cloth bags instead of polythene in various cities of the country and said that the collective efforts strengthen the spirit of people's participation in the country.

Indian PM Modi lauds 'people's participation' in strengthening Swacch Bharat Mission

Personally monitored by the external affairs minister, coordinated through a ‘situation room’, using transport on air and on land, India is leaving no stones unturned to help evacuate thousands of its citizens caught in the crossfire of the Ukraine-Russia war.

Nick of time: India embarks on mammoth task of evacuating citizens from war-hit Ukraine

India is exploring ways to set up a rupee payment mechanism for trade with Russia to soften the blow on New Delhi of Western sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, government and banking sources said.

India explores setting up rupee trade accounts with Russia to soften sanctions blow: Sources

The Defence Ministry will create a panel with representatives from all three services to monitor its budget spending so that it is fully utilised in time, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

Indian Defence Ministry to create panel to monitor budget

Foreign ministers from Indo-Pacific nations attended a Paris conference Tuesday aimed at bringing the region, an important partner for trade and exports, squarely into Europe's focus in a rapidly changing world with rising security challenges.

EU forum puts crucial Indo-Pacific region squarely on radar

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