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Indian Nationals Rescued

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Indian Nationals Rescued

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The Supreme Court ordered the MEA to appoint a nodal officer to assist families of Indians in the Russia-Ukraine war, including DNA identification of remains. The MEA announced 139 Indians were rescued from the Russian army, with about 24 still awaiting return.

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  1. 4h ago

    India pursuing release of about 24 nationals

  2. 5h ago

    MEA says 139 Indians rescued from Russian army

  3. 10h ago

    SC orders nodal officer for families

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India pursuing release of about 24 nationals serving in Russian Army, MEA says

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  1. India is pursuing the release of about 24 Indian nationals still serving in the Russian Army.

  2. The external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said efforts have led to the release of 139 Indian nationals so far.

  3. More than 30 Indians have died while serving with the Russian military in the Ukraine conflict.

  4. The Supreme Court is hearing a petition filed by relatives of 26 Indians lured into joining military service during 2024-2025.

  5. The Indian government cautioned citizens against risky job offers from unscrupulous agents.

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Help families file compensation with Russian embassy, match DNA of Indians killed in war: SC to govt

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  1. The Supreme Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to appoint a nodal officer to coordinate with families of Indians who died, were injured, or went missing after joining the Russian military.

  2. The MEA must facilitate DNA matching of family members with mortal remains of Indians killed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

  3. The MEA is to assist families in filing compensation claims with the Russian Embassy in New Delhi.

  4. The Centre reported that 217 Indians joined the Russian military, with 49 deaths, six missing in action, and 23 others with unknown status.

  5. Russian authorities lured recruits with financial packages, including a signing bonus of about USD 5,000, monthly salary of $2,500, and compensation of around USD 168,000 in case of death.

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