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Russia slams US strike threats against Iran as 'categorically unacceptable' amid escalating protests
World | Jan 14, 2026, 08:14 AM ISTRussia pins Iran's mass protests on entrenched social and economic woes, largely driven by years of Western sanctions. The Foreign Ministry highlighted "hostile external forces" capitalising on the turmoil to destabilise the Iranian regime.
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Exclusive: Will Trump's Greenland push create a major opportunity for India? Experts explain
Explainers | Jan 13, 2026, 02:23 PM ISTOfficials from Denmark, Greenland and the United States met last week in Washington and will meet again next week to discuss a renewed push by the White House.
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Maduro-style capture on Russian President Putin? Here's what Trump said
World | Jan 10, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTTrump, addressing a gathering of senior US oil and gas executives, said he had expected the Ukraine war to end far sooner. Referring to Russia’s invasion that began in 2022, he said the continued bloodshed was a major regret.
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Three Indians among crew on Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by US off Venezuelan coast: Report
World | Jan 08, 2026, 08:40 PM ISTAccording to a report, the vessel had a 28-member crew. Of these, 17 were Ukrainian nationals. Rest, there were six Georgian nationals and three Indian citizens. The crew also consisted two Russian citizens.
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US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Atlantic: How this could heighten tensions with Russia
World | Jan 07, 2026, 08:14 PM ISTThe seizure of M/V Bella 1 comes in the wake of reports that Russia attempted to shield the vessel by deploying naval forces to escort it.
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US captures Maduro: Will it fuel Putin's war in Ukraine and China's Taiwan ambitions?
Explainers | Jan 04, 2026, 11:00 PM ISTThe US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro may set a dangerous precedent, allowing other nations like Russia and China to justify actions that violate international law.
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BRICS: What are key highlights, vision and theme of India's 2026 Presidency
India | Jan 01, 2026, 07:22 AM ISTUnder India’s leadership, BRICS will focus on a “Humanity First” framework, aiming to place human welfare, equity, and inclusive growth at the center of global economic and political discussions.
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Russia releases video of downed drone it says 'targeted Putin's residence' | WATCH
World | Dec 31, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTRussian authorities said that 91 long-range attack drones were launched toward a presidential residence in the Novgorod region of north-west Russia. According to Moscow, all the drones were intercepted and destroyed before causing damage.
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Trump holds second call with Putin in 24 hours, a day after speaking to Zelenskyy
World | Dec 29, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTConfirming the interaction, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “President Trump has concluded a positive call with President Putin concerning Ukraine," in a post on X.
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Ukraine tried to attack Putin’s residence, says Russian foreign minister; Zelenskyy responds
World | Dec 29, 2025, 10:30 PM ISTIn a big claim, Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine attempted to target President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region.
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Shehbaz Sharif, kept waiting for 40 minutes, gatecrashes Putin's closed-door meeting with Erdogan
World | Dec 12, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTPakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif was seen waiting with his Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and then was seen gate-crashing Putin's meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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Russia: Massive Fire Engulfs St Petersburg's Soviet-Era Market; 1 Dead, 2 Injured
News | Dec 11, 2025, 11:44 AM ISTA major fire swept through St. Petersburg's Pravoberezhnny Market, killing one and injuring two. The blaze engulfed 1,500 sq m in the Nevsky district, prompting the evacuation of about 100 people. Firefighters contained the intense flames as authorities investigate the cause.
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Trump questions Zelenskyy's legitimacy, he fires back: 'This is a question for Ukrainians'
World | Dec 11, 2025, 06:19 AM ISTTrump’s remarks followed phone calls with the leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, in which he said the issue of Ukraine was discussed "in pretty strong terms."
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'Not all speak Hindi': Putin praises India's 'unity in diversity'
World | Dec 10, 2025, 10:41 AM ISTThe remarks come in the backdrop of Putin’s recent two-day visit to India, where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participated in discussions on global peace and diplomacy.
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Russian painter Nikas Safronov's 'Dream Vision' exhibition in Delhi portrays cross-cultural design
Lifestyle | Dec 08, 2025, 06:48 PM ISTNikas Safronov calls this approach 'Dream Vision', a technique that blurs the line between reality and imagination, making viewers feel part of an artistic dream rather than mere observers.
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After Putin, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy may visit India in January 2026: Report
India | Dec 08, 2025, 02:24 PM ISTLast year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Moscow in July to meet Putin, and the following month, he travelled to Ukraine.
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MoU signed between Patanjali Yogpeeth and Russian govt to boost wellness, yoga and cultural ties
India | Dec 06, 2025, 05:33 PM ISTThe goal of the MoU focuses on supplying Russia with skilled labour and trained 'yogis' from India. Through the Prime Minister’s Skill Development Scheme, Patanjali has uniquely trained over two lakh individuals as a private partner.
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India-Russia Business Forum | We won't have to wait for 2030 to achieve USD 100 bn trade target: PM
Business | Dec 05, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTSpeaking at the India-Russia Business Forum, PM Modi said that India is rapidly moving towards becoming the world's third-largest economy by following the principle of reform, perform, and transform.
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India, Russia strengthen partnership to encourage Vocational Education, Training
Education | Dec 05, 2025, 03:32 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi said, "We will work together on vocational education, skilling and training. We will also expand exchanges between students, scholars and sportspersons of both countries."
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Russia bans Apple’s FaceTime and Snapchat calling, tightening internet control
Technology | Dec 05, 2025, 02:32 PM ISTApple's FaceTime audio and video calling features have been banned in Russia, marking a significant move against the company. This follows a previous partial ban imposed on Meta's messaging platform, WhatsApp.