Belarus
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Belarus President 'poisoned'? Lukashenko rushed to hospital after meeting with Putin
World | May 29, 2023, 05:02 PM ISTThe Belarusian 2020 presidential candidate claimed that Russia has been hiding information in order to give Putin-- a "clean chit" from his alleged involvement.
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Ukraine to boycott women’s boxing World Championship in Delhi, joins growing list of countries
Other Sports | Feb 23, 2023, 05:53 PM ISTUkraine has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming Women’s Boxing World Championship due to the presence of boxers from Russia and Belarus.
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ICCI hosts Indian-Belarusian Investment and Business Conclave 2022
Business | Nov 13, 2022, 05:14 PM ISTThe event's programme included the creation of commercial possibilities and employment opportunities between India and Belarus, as well as the expansion of economic prospects.
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Russia's flagship airline halts all international flights except to Belarus amid Ukraine war
World | Mar 05, 2022, 08:43 PM ISTThe move by Russia’s biggest state-owned airline comes after the country’s aviation agency, Rosaviatsiya, who recommended that all Russian airlines with foreign-leased planes halt both passenger and cargo flights abroad.
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Will Moldova be next Ukraine? Photo of 'battle map' with Belarus President goes viral
World | Mar 02, 2022, 07:40 PM ISTThe photo, which was reportedly taken during a security meeting, shows Lukashenko with a map of eastern Europe. The markers on the map have triggered speculations that Putin may be planning 'invasion' of Moldova next.
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Ukrainian and Russian delegations hold talks in Belarus, first since Moscow invaded
World | Feb 28, 2022, 05:06 PM ISTToday's talks are the first negotiations between the two countries since Russia started its invasion on February 24.
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Belarus allows Russia to deploy Nuclear weapon in its territoryc
News | Feb 28, 2022, 08:00 AM ISTAmid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Belarus government has allowed Russia to deploy nuclear weapon in its territory. This essentially means that Russia will now be able to lead nuclear attacks from Belarus.
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Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ready for talks with Putin but not in Belarus
World | Feb 27, 2022, 03:19 PM ISTPresident Zelensky said Ukraine is willing to hold talks with Russia but not in neighbouring Belarus as it is being used as a launchpad for the invasion.
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Russia Ukraine War: Ukraine under attack along Russia, Belarus borders
News | Feb 24, 2022, 12:20 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to 'consequences they have never seen'.
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Russia, Belarus to continue military exercises amid Ukraine invasion fears
India | Feb 20, 2022, 09:01 PM ISTRussia and Belarus have tight cooperation under an alliance referred to as the Union State, which stops short of the countries' actual integration.
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EXPLAINER: What happens to Europe's energy if Russia acts?
World | Feb 06, 2022, 09:11 PM ISTRussian officials have not signalled they would consider cutting supplies in the case of new sanctions. Moscow relies on energy exports, and although it just signed a gas deal with China, Europe is a key source of revenue. Europe is likewise dependent on Russia, so any Western sanctions would likely avoid directly targeting Russian energy supplies.
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Belarus migrant crisis: Poland PM mulls asking NATO to hold emergency talks
World | Nov 15, 2021, 02:46 PM ISTPrime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said he and his two Baltic counterparts are discussing whether to ask for such talks under the NATO treaty, which allows any ally to request consultations if it feels its territorial integrity, political independence or security is threatened.
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Belarus closes journalist organization continuing crackdown, attempts to suppress critical reporting
World | Aug 28, 2021, 08:59 AM ISTBelarus also cancelled accreditation for foreign news organizations after massive protests began in August 2020 following presidential elections.
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Israel bans travel to Uzbekistan, Belarus
World | Jul 10, 2021, 12:23 PM ISTThe new measure starting from July 12 will enlarge an existing list that bans travelling to Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, India, South Africa and Russia, reports Xinhua news agency.
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EU leaders agree on Belarus sanctions, urge all EU-based carriers to avoid flying over Belarus
World | May 25, 2021, 07:00 AM ISTThe European Union agreed Monday to impose sanctions on Belarus, including banning its airlines from using the airspace and airports of the 27-nation bloc, amid fury over the forced diversion of a passenger jet to arrest an opposition journalist.
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Belarus postpone women's football but men's league continues amid growing COVID-19 outbreak
Football | Apr 16, 2020, 09:22 AM ISTThere has been a steep rise in the number of coronavirus cases in Belarus over the past week, prompting their football federation to delay the start of women's league.
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More than 1000 fans attend football match in Belarus despite coronavirus pandemic
Football | Apr 13, 2020, 08:52 PM ISTBelarus is, in fact, the only country in Europe to have not suspended their football league, hence drawing fans to the stadium. Moreover, Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko, has been against lockdown measures in the country.
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Like a boss! 5 countries where the value of Indian rupee will make you feel rich
Lifestyle | Jul 02, 2016, 09:58 AM ISTHere are the five countries where the value of Indian Rupee is high enough to save you a great deal.
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President invites Belarus investors, aims to take trade to USD 1billion
Jun 04, 2015, 05:10 PM ISTMinsk: Describing India as one of the fastest growing emerging markets, President Pranab Mukherjee today invited Belarusian investors to the country in a bid to increase bilateral trade to USD one billion by 2020.Speaking at
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India voices concern over terror emanating from neighbourhood
India | Jun 04, 2015, 04:36 PM ISTMinsk: President Pranab Mukherjee has voiced serious concern over terrorism and extremism emanating from India's neighbourhood, saying it remains a major security threat for India as well as other countries in the region."Terrorism and extremism