Russia
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Russia launches scheme to boost birth rate, offers money to schoolgirls for having children
World | Jul 05, 2025, 11:50 PM ISTRussia has launched a controversial scheme offering money to adult schoolgirls to boost birth rates amid a deepening demographic crisis.
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Russia becomes first Country to formally recognise Taliban govt in Afghanistan
World | Jul 04, 2025, 08:52 AM ISTRussia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban government, marking a major diplomatic shift and ending the group's global isolation since 2021. The move could influence other nations to reconsider their stance despite ongoing human rights concerns.
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Putin rushes out of conclave to attend Trump's phone call: 'He could get offended' | VIDEO
World | Jul 03, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTIn his sixth phone conversation with Trump since he assumed the presidency, Putin congratulated him on the eve of the US Independence Day and said that Russia also had a role in the US war of independence.
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Russia-Azerbaijan tensions soar: What's behind the rift and how could this reshape regional balance?
World | Jul 03, 2025, 05:58 PM ISTOnce strategic partners in the post-Soviet order, Russia and Azerbaijan are drifting into open hostility. From diplomatic snubs to deaths in custody and geopolitical realignments, ties between Moscow and Baku are under unprecedented strain.
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Russia's former deputy defence minister sentenced to 13 years for corruption in military graft case
World | Jul 01, 2025, 07:14 PM ISTTimur Ivanov was named deputy defence minister in 2016 and oversaw military construction projects, as well as property management, housing and medical support for the military.
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INS Tamal commissioned in Russia: Indian Navy's last foreign-built warship joins the fleet
India | Jul 01, 2025, 04:40 PM ISTINS Tamal has been built at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, and is the last warship to be inducted from a foreign source, in line with the Government of India’s impetus on "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" and "Make in India" initiatives.
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Zelensky seeks US defence systems after Russia’s largest airstrike kills F-16 pilot
World | Jun 29, 2025, 07:40 PM ISTDespite recent calls for peace talks from Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukraine says Moscow’s actions on the battlefield contradict its diplomatic messaging.
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Ukrainian pilot killed as F-16 crashes during Russia's largest aerial attack of the war
World | Jun 29, 2025, 05:25 PM ISTUkrainian authorities say the frequency and intensity of such attacks have grown in recent weeks. Despite efforts by the United States and European powers to broker dialogue, the war now in its third year continues to escalate, both in the air and on the ground.
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Russia: Trainer aircraft, Yakovlev Yak-18T, crash near Moscow claims four lives
World | Jun 28, 2025, 08:31 PM ISTThe Yak-18T, widely used by flying clubs across the former Soviet Union, is primarily employed for training civil aviation pilots. Renowned for its sturdy build and user-friendly handling, the recent crash has reignited concerns over the airworthiness and aging condition of such training aircraft.
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Russia Hints at Reviving RIC Talks: A New Chapter in India-China-Russia Ties On The Cards?
Originals | Jun 26, 2025, 12:57 PM ISTHave India and China finally begun to leave their border tensions behind? Is a new chapter beginning in the Russia-India-China partnership? In a major development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has made a hopeful statement that may signal the return of 'RIC'.
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Why is NATO raising defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP? Explained
Explainers | Jun 25, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTAt a summit in The Hague, NATO members pledged to raise defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, a major increase from the previous 2 per cent goal. The decision aims to counter growing threats from Russia, modernise military capabilities, and lessen reliance on the US.
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From Gaza to Ukraine: UN warns of rising 'weaponisation of food', what does it mean?
World | Jun 25, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTUnlike nuclear weapons, the manipulation of food access remains a common tactic in modern conflicts. In today’s interconnected world, this method of warfare poses an even greater and more far-reaching threat.
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Putin slams US strikes on Iran during talks with Iranian minister, explains Russia's position
World | Jun 23, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTPutin condemned the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as "unprovoked aggression" while explaining Russia's neutral stance due to its cultural ties with Israel. He emphasised Russia's diplomatic efforts to balance relations with Iran, the Arab world, and Israel amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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Putin calls Russians and Ukrainians 'one people', hints at possible control over Ukraine's Sumy city
World | Jun 20, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTAddressing a question on the broader goals of Russia’s invasion, Putin said that Russian forces are currently establishing a "buffer zone" in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region to shield Russian territory from threats.
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Iran-Israel conflict: Putin and Xi Jinping reaffirm strategic alignment in hour-long phone call
World | Jun 19, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTIran-Israel conflict: The leaders also expressed a shared position on the conflict, with both Russia and China condemning Israel's recent military actions. They criticised what they described as violations of the United Nations Charter and international legal norms.
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Symbol of friendship: Qutub Minar glows in honour of Russia Day with Russian flag colours | WATCH
India | Jun 18, 2025, 08:58 PM ISTThe colourful illumination was more than just a visual spectacle. It served as a glowing tribute to the deep-rooted and time-tested friendship between India and Russia. Russia Day, observed annually on June 12, is one of the most important national holidays in the Russian Federation.
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Germany, Russia, France: List of countries that express solidarity with India after plane crash
World | Jun 12, 2025, 05:21 PM ISTAccording to an Air India statement, the Boeing 787-8 aircraft, operating as Flight AI-171, departed from Ahmedabad at 1:38 pm IST with 242 people on board, including crew.
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Russian drone strikes kill 3, injure 64 across Ukraine, Kharkiv worst hit
World | Jun 11, 2025, 05:13 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine news: The Ukrainian air force reported that 85 drones, including decoys, were launched over the country. Air defense systems managed to shoot down 40 of them, and nine others crashed before hitting any targets.
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Russia launches 479 drones in largest overnight attack on Ukraine amid stalled peace talks
World | Jun 09, 2025, 06:10 PM ISTRussia launched its largest drone attack of the war on Ukraine, firing 479 drones and 20 missiles amid stalled peace talks and escalating frontline battles.
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400 drones, 40 missiles: Russia launches massive air strike on Ukraine days after air base attack
World | Jun 08, 2025, 12:45 PM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said emergency operations were underway across multiple regions to clear debris and rescue victims possibly trapped under rubble.