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Russia charges Telegram app founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and puts him on wanted list
World | Jul 29, 2026, 01:30 PM ISTThe Federal Security Service is also known as the FSB. Charges against Durov come as Russia restricts Telegram, one of the most popular messaging apps in the country.
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Vessel with four Indians aboard struck in Ukraine's Odesa, India issues Black Sea advisory
World | Jul 26, 2026, 04:54 PM ISTThe Indian Embassy in Kyiv confirmed the development, revealing that two Indian nationals aboard the vessel are safe, while the status of the other two is not yet known. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs stated Indians seeking employment in the Black Sea region.
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India summons Russian envoy after missile strike kills four Indian seafarers off Ukraine’s coast
India | Jul 21, 2026, 11:40 AM ISTIndia summoned the Russian Charge d'Affaires after four Indian sailors were killed in a missile strike on merchant vessel MV Golden Leo near Ukraine. The MEA condemned the attack on civilian shipping and lodged a strong diplomatic protest.
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Russia, China, North Korea and Iran can manipulate US elections, Trump makes big claims
World | Jul 17, 2026, 12:03 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump claimed that Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and some non-state actors are capable of disrupting the US electoral system with cyberattacks, while citing declassified intelligence documents.
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'Putin was about to launch a nuclear attack on Ukraine, PM Modi stopped him': Polish minister
World | Jul 15, 2026, 09:31 AM ISTPoland's Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a key role in preventing Vladimir Putin from using tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine in 2022. He also praised India's diplomatic influence and its balanced foreign policy.
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India deploys 12 warheads in big shift in nuclear weapons policy: Where do China and Russia stand?
India | Jun 09, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTThe SIPRI, in its latest report also stated a massive departure from decades of New Delhi's policy where nuclear warheads and delivery systems were kept in separate storage. This is the first time that India's arsenal has been classified as operationally deployed, rather than stockpiled, the report
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Russia-Ukraine peace deal on cards? Putin signals readiness to end war under Trump's proposal if...
World | Jun 05, 2026, 05:17 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin has signalled readiness for a peace agreement with Ukraine under a framework discussed with Donald Trump, provided Kyiv accepts certain compromises. Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for direct talks and a face-to-face meeting with Putin.
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Putin says Russia ready to work with India on Su-57 programme: Why did New Delhi withdraw from FGFA?
World | Jun 05, 2026, 09:29 AM ISTSpeaking with heads of global news agencies in Saint Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Sukhoi Su-57 the "best fighter jet" in the world and said that his country is ready to work with India over the programme.
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India gets fourth S-400 squadron from Russia: How this will strengthen air defence umbrella
India | Jun 03, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTThe S-400 air defence system is part of a 2018 contract under which India was to acquire five S-400 squadrons from Russia, three of which arrived two years ago and the remaining two were delayed due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
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Mini-pigs to organ printing: Inside Putin's $26 billion anti-ageing push, says report
World | Jun 01, 2026, 02:08 PM ISTThe long-term goal of the project is to enable human organ replacement by the end of this decade, potentially transforming how ageing and diseases are treated.
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Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for the first time: Know the reason
World | May 29, 2026, 06:44 AM ISTThe UN has, for the first time, listed the armed and security forces of both Israel and Russia in its annual blacklist on conflict-related sexual violence. Israel and Russia have rejected the allegations, while the UN cited verified patterns of sexual violence in the respective conflict zones.
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Russian President Putin gets red carpet welcome in Beijing; holds talks with China's Xi Jinping
World | May 20, 2026, 10:23 AM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night on a two-day state visit for talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, days after US leader Donald Trump travelled to China.
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US extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil after India vows to keep purchasing
Business | May 19, 2026, 02:22 PM ISTThe government has stated that India's decision is based solely on commercial needs and will not be influenced by any external pressure.
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US extends sanctions waiver on Russian crude oil by 30 days amid stalled peace talks with Iran
World | May 19, 2026, 06:40 AM ISTThe US has extended its sanctions waiver for Russian oil already at sea, offering relief until June 17. Meanwhile, India reiterated that its crude sourcing from Russia remains unaffected by American exemptions and will continue based on commercial viability.
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After Trump, Putin to meet Xi Jinping during China visit on May 19-20
World | May 16, 2026, 03:36 PM ISTDuring the two-day trip, Putin and Xi are likely to hold detailed discussions on bilateral relations, regional security and international developments. The Russian President is also scheduled to meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
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Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war starting today
World | May 09, 2026, 06:40 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump said the ceasefire will involve a complete halt to active combat operations during the three-day period.
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Russia signals readiness to take Iran's enriched uranium after Trump's Hormuz blockade threat
World | Apr 13, 2026, 06:43 PM ISTRussia has reiterated its willingness to take custody of Iran's enriched uranium under a future peace deal after US-Iran talks collapsed over the weekend. The Kremlin criticised Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz while President Putin assured Iran of Moscow's support.
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Putin offers to mediate between Iran, US after failed Islamabad peace talks
World | Apr 12, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThe negotiations between the United States and Iran ended early Sunday without a deal after the Iranians refused to accept US terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. The high-stakes talks in Pakistan ended after 21 hours.
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Many empty oil tankers heading towards US: Trump flexes oil, gas reserves amid peace talks
World | Apr 11, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTDonald Trump said the United States has more oil than the next two biggest producers combined and claimed large empty tankers are heading to the US to load up on “sweetest” oil and gas.
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Russian military aircraft crashes in Crimea killing all 29 on board; technical fault suspected
World | Apr 01, 2026, 09:11 AM ISTA Russian AN-26 military transport aircraft crashed in Crimea, killing all 29 people on board, including six crew members. Initial reports suggest no signs of external attack with technical failure emerging as the likely cause.