Geopolitical Conflict
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Syria gradually gravitates Westward: Russia, Iran left to grapple with who's the biggest looser
Explainers | Jan 02, 2025, 11:25 AM ISTAfter Assad's regime was toppled in Syria, Iran and Russia seem to have suffered the biggest setback. Moscow and Tehran see West coming closer to Syria, which used to be closely intricated with their geopolitical aspirations.
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PM Modi Ukraine visit HIGHLIGHTS: PM Modi meets Zelenskyy, invites him to India
World | Aug 23, 2024, 11:53 PM ISTThe visit comes amid ongoing conflict, with Ukrainian forces in Russia's western Kursk region and Russian advances in eastern Ukraine. Modi's visit follows a recent trip to Moscow, where he urged for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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India, Russia to run China-built Lanka airport soon: Aviation Min says in major geopolitical victory
World | Jul 03, 2024, 07:39 PM ISTMattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), funded by China EXIM Bank, has stoked controversy since its opening in 2013 due to a low number of flights, environmentally sensitive location and persistent financial losses.
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Russian defence minister slams US for 'deliberately fuelling' geopolitical tensions at China forum
World | Oct 30, 2023, 04:25 PM ISTShoigu said that the US and its allies are undermining stability in the Indo-Pacific region and threatening Russia with NATO expansion. He also warned of dire consequences of confrontation between major countries.
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RBI ups inflation target for FY23 to 5.7 pc on rising global prices amidst geo-political tensions
Business | Apr 08, 2022, 12:12 PM ISTIn its earlier policy review in February, the RBI had projected retail inflation to be at 4.5 per cent in 2022-23.
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Vladimir Putin says Russia to stay out of geopolitical conflict
World | Nov 27, 2014, 06:34 AM ISTMoscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia is not a threat to any other countries, vowing that Russia will stay out of any geopolitical conflict."We are not threatening anyone and we are not