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  Russia destroys strategic bridge in Dnepropetrovsk, hitting Ukraine's military supply lines

  World | October 31, 2025 19:06 IST

  The 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 | October 29, 2025 23:29 IST

  Russian 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 | October 29, 2025 7:02 IST

  North 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 | October 28, 2025 13:25 IST

  Hindustan 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 | October 26, 2025 15:26 IST

  During 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 | October 23, 2025 23:11 IST

  The 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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  Putin orders strategic nuclear drills of Russian forces amid Budapest Summit delay with Trump

  World | October 22, 2025 19:05 IST

  Russia 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 | October 21, 2025 23:32 IST

  The 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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  Priority to safeguard Indian consumer's interest, talks with US ongoing: MEA on Trump's claim

  India | October 16, 2025 11:46 IST

  In 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.

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  Trump says India will soon halt buying Russian oil. What does the data say?

  Explainers | October 16, 2025 10:36 IST

  India, along with China, remains the top buyer of oil from Russia. The entire West, particularly US, has been critical of India's purchase and blamed New Delhi for fueling the Ukraine conflict. However, India has remained firm on its move and consistently defended the decision to buy Russian oil.

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  Buddha's sacred relics reach Russia for 1st time, marking new chapter in India–Russia cultural ties

  World | October 11, 2025 22:33 IST

  Thousands of devotees lined the streets of Elista, offering prayers and chants as the sacred relics arrived amid great reverence. A press conference held at the Golden Abode Monastery brought together prominent Buddhist figures in Russia.

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  India joins Russia, China, other regional powers to oppose US military infrastructure in Afghanistan

  World | October 07, 2025 21:07 IST

  At the Moscow Format talks, India joined Russia, China and seven other nations to reject attempts to set up foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan. The meeting focused on regional stability and development, with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi attending for the first time.

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  Su-75 Checkmate spotted in Su-57 colours as Russia's stealth jet appears ready for flight testing

  World | October 07, 2025 23:59 IST

  A new photo released by Russia's United Aircraft Corporation shows the Su-75 Checkmate stealth jet alongside the Su-57, sparking speculation that field testing may soon begin.

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  Putin praises Trump but says US missile supplies to Ukraine threaten Moscow-Washington ties

  World | October 03, 2025 8:11 IST

  Vladimir Putin has warned that US supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will escalate tensions but not change the battlefield outcome. He praised Donald Trump's peace efforts, offered to extend the nuclear pact, and warned the West against seizing Russian oil ships.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 jolts Russia's far east Kamchatka region

  World | September 19, 2025 7:39 IST

  The quake's epicenter was 127 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and it struck at 6:58 am Friday local time, according to the USGS. It had a depth of 19.5 km. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System briefly issued a tsunami threat but later lifted it.

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  Poland scrambles jets over drone threat in Ukraine; Lublin airport closed

  World | September 13, 2025 22:02 IST

  In a separate statement, the Polish military said the jets were deployed as a 'preventive' action, with an aim to secure the country's airspace and protect the "citizens, particularly in areas adjacent to the threatened region".

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  Trump urges NATO to impose heavy tariffs on China, sanctions on Russia to end Ukraine war

  World | September 13, 2025 19:40 IST

  Donald Trump further proposed that NATO, as a group, should place “50% to 100% tariffs on China” until the Russia-Ukraine conflict ends, adding that such measures would break what he described as China’s “strong grip” over Russia.

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  Earthquake of 7.0 magnitude hits Russia's Kamchatka Coast

  World | September 13, 2025 9:13 IST

  A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region on Saturday.

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  Ukraine fires drones on Russia's largest oil terminal in Baltic Sea | Video

  World | September 12, 2025 19:23 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: The drone strike on the Primorsk oil port, which is the last station of the Baltic Pipeline System, left two vessels damaged. However, the Russian side is yet to react to the drone strike.

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  India warns its citizens against joining Russian army: 'Course fraught with danger'

  India | September 11, 2025 12:41 IST

  The MEA said that New Delhi has addressed this issue with Russian authorities and is in contact with affected families, urging nationals to avoid such offers.