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The foreign ministry said on Tuesday afternoon that the government summoned Russian and Ukrainian ambassadors to reiterate India’s call for “urgent safe transit for Indian nationals still in Kharkiv and other conflict-affected areas”. The statement came amid news that an Indian student had been killed in shelling in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, the scene of intense fighting.

“(The) foreign minister called on the Russian and Ukrainian ambassadors to renew their call for emergency safe transit for Indian nationals still in Kharkiv and other conflict zone cities. Our ambassadors in Russia and Ukraine will take similar action,” Bach said in a statement. wrote on Twitter.

A few minutes ago, he wrote: “We are deeply saddened to confirm that an Indian student was killed in the shelling in Kharkiv this morning. The ministry is in contact with his family. Our deepest condolences to the family. ”

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Ahead of the official confirmation, several Indian students in Kharkiv posted on social media that a student believed to be from Karnataka had died on his way to pick up food. Several videos posted on social media showed shelling in various places in Kharkiv, including an area near the Kharkiv National Medical University (KNMU), where many Indian students live.

There are different estimates of the total number of Indian students in Kharkiv, ranging from 2,000 to 4,000. Since Ukrainian airspace was closed on February 24, Indians and other foreigners have been unable to leave most cities in eastern Ukraine, including Kharkiv and Sumy. Rail and public transport in the eastern region were also disrupted.

Amid reports of a 40-mile (64-kilometer) Russian military convoy moving towards the area, the Indian embassy in Kyiv advised all Indians in the Ukrainian capital early on Tuesday to leave the city “urgently” by train or otherwise .

“All Indian nationals, including students, are advised to leave Kyiv urgently today. Preferably there is a train or other means available,” the embassy said in a brief note posted on Twitter.

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Satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies as the Russian military convoy entered the Ukrainian capital showed it stretched nearly 40 miles (64 kilometers). Images on Monday showed the convoy appeared to include hundreds of armoured vehicles, tanks, towed artillery and logistics vehicles.

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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