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'Zero tolerance, no whitewashing': Jaishankar sends uncompromising message on terror at SCO Summit
India | Nov 18, 2025, 04:29 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed that terrorism remains one of the gravest threats to global security and reminded members of the SCO’s founding purpose.
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Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France
World | Nov 18, 2025, 06:18 PM ISTThe agreement was formalised during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Paris, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence capabilities amid ongoing Russian attacks.
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Trump warns any country doing business with Russia will be 'very severely' sanctioned
World | Nov 17, 2025, 11:42 AM ISTThe Trump administration has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India, among the highest in the world, including 25 per cent levies for its purchases of Russian energy.
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Ukraine–Russia near major prisoner swap deal as Zelenskyy confirms progress
World | Nov 16, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTThe progress follows negotiations mediated by Turkey and the UAE, with both sides agreeing to reactivate earlier Istanbul protocols. While the humanitarian move could ease tensions, the war remains intense.
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Russia reiterates it has no plans for nuclear tests, cautions US against breaking moratorium
World | Nov 09, 2025, 10:49 PM ISTRussia on Sunday reaffirmed that President Vladimir Putin has not ordered any nuclear tests and that Moscow remains committed to the moratorium on nuclear testing.
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'Pakistan testing nuclear weapons, US also needs to': Trump defends decision to resume nuke tests
World | Nov 03, 2025, 02:00 PM ISTDonald Trump said Russia's testing and China's testing, but they don't talk about it. "We're an open society. We're different. We talk about it. We have to talk about it because otherwise you people are going to report. They don't have reporters that are going to be writing about it," Trump stated.
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Trump defends plan to resume US nuclear testing, cites Russia and China's weapons push
World | Nov 03, 2025, 10:26 AM ISTDonald Trump defended his plan to restart US nuclear testing, saying America cannot be the only power not conducting tests while Russia and China expand their arsenals.
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Russian drone destroys Ukraine's 'Game-Changer' Leopard 2A6 tank in Donbas
World | Nov 02, 2025, 07:33 PM ISTZelensky acknowledged the loss but stressed that Ukraine’s morale remains unbroken. The incident highlights the growing role of drones in modern warfare and ongoing challenges for Ukrainian forces, despite Western-supplied advanced weaponry.
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Russia launches new nuclear submarine armed with 'doomsday' underwater drone
World | Nov 02, 2025, 06:47 PM ISTRussia has launched its newest nuclear-powered submarine, Khabarovsk, designed to carry the deadly Poseidon nuclear drone, also known as the “doomsday missile.”
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Russia destroys strategic bridge in Dnepropetrovsk, hitting Ukraine's military supply lines
World | Oct 31, 2025, 07:06 PM ISTThe strike disrupts Kyiv’s logistics, hampers reinforcements to the eastern front, and threatens nearby civilians. Moscow called it a military success, while Kyiv sought NATO support.
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Russia successfully tests nuclear-powered underwater drone: Know all about 'Poseidon'
World | Oct 29, 2025, 11:29 PM ISTRussian media reported that Poseidon was designed to explode near coastlines and unleash a powerful radioactive tsunami.
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North Korea fires cruise missiles ahead of US President Trump's visit to South Korea for APEC
World | Oct 29, 2025, 07:02 AM ISTNorth Korea fired a series of cruise missiles into its western waters just as US President Trump heads to South Korea for the APEC summit.
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India signs MoU with Russia’s UAC to produce SJ-100 passenger aircraft in India
India | Oct 28, 2025, 01:25 PM ISTHindustan Aeronautics Limited has signed an MoU with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation to manufacture SJ-100 civil jets in India. This is India’s first complete passenger aircraft production since 1988.
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Russia successfully tests nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile
World | Oct 26, 2025, 03:26 PM ISTDuring recent drills of nuclear forces, the 'Burevestnik' cruise was in the air for 15 hours and covered 14,000 km during successful trials.
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FIS rejects neutral status for Russia, Belarus athletes in winter Olympic qualification
Other Sports | Oct 23, 2025, 11:11 PM ISTThe International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. This decision blocks their participation despite the IOC allowing neutral competition under strict conditions.
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Trump Imposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants Amid Rising Frustration With Putin
Originals | Oct 23, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTPresident Donald Trump announces tough sanctions on Russia's top oil companies, signaling growing frustration with Vladimir Putin over the ongoing conflict. The move targets Rosneft and Lukoil to pressure Russia's economy.
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Putin orders strategic nuclear drills of Russian forces amid Budapest Summit delay with Trump
World | Oct 22, 2025, 07:05 PM ISTRussia conducted large-scale nuclear drills involving ICBMs and strategic bombers while the planned Putin-Trump summit on Ukraine was postponed. Kremlin officials emphasised that the exercises were pre-planned and aimed at testing nuclear command protocols.
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India and Russia discuss Rs 10,000 crore missile deal for 'Sudarshan' S-400 air defence system
India | Oct 21, 2025, 11:32 PM ISTThe Indian side is also looking to add more S-400 squadrons to its inventory and is asking Russia to supply the remaining two squadrons of the missile systems, of which three have already been inducted and operationalised.
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Donald Trump Claims India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil: Here's What the Data Reveals
Originals | Oct 16, 2025, 06:24 PM ISTDonald Trump recently claimed that India will soon halt its purchase of Russian oil, suggesting it could play a role in ending the war in Ukraine. However, the latest data presents a different story.
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Priority to safeguard Indian consumer's interest, talks with US ongoing: MEA on Trump's claim
India | Oct 16, 2025, 11:46 AM ISTIn a statement, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's import policies are guided by the country's objective to safeguard its interests. He, however, noted that India is a significant importer of oil and gas.