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  'West watching with jealousy,' says Kremlin day before PM Modi's 'very important' visit to Russia

  World | July 07, 2024 22:47 IST

  It's going to be Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to Russia in five years, and in his third term. Moscow has termed it a very important one at a time when it's indulged in war with Ukraine.

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  'Indeed an honour to visit Austria': PM Modi replies to Nehammer ahead of his historic trip

  World | July 07, 2024 13:14 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised on Sunday that the foundational pillars of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law will underpin the deepening partnership between India and Austria ahead of his visit to the country.

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  Russia declares state of emergency in several parts after Ukraine's powerful drone attack

  World | July 07, 2024 16:17 IST

  A state of emergency was introduced in parts of Russia's Voronezh region after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a warehouse fire, the governor of the western region bordering Ukraine said on Sunday.

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  Why is PM Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow important for India-Russia relations?

  World | July 05, 2024 14:45 IST

  PM Modi will visit Russia and Australia from July 8 to 10, days after the SCO Summit in Kazakhstan concluded. This will be his first visit to Russia in nearly five years at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

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  SCO Summit: Pakistan PM's awkward moment with Putin, calls him expanding 'barter trade' I Video

  World | July 04, 2024 0:00 IST

  During a photo opportunity with Putin, the Pakistani PM enthusiastically interrupted to greet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The video, which was humorous, quickly went viral on social media platforms.

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  Russian President Putin sends condolence message over Hathras stampede that kills over 120 people

  World | July 03, 2024 16:58 IST

  A stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday killed 121 people, most of them women, as devotees suffocated to death and bodies piled atop each other.

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  North Korea resumes flying trash-filled balloons towards South Korea after Putin's meeting with Kim

  World | June 24, 2024 23:45 IST

  North Korea started flying balloons filled with manure, cigarette butts, waste batteries and vinyl in response to South Korea's propaganda leaflets flown over the border. South Korea retaliated with blasting loudspeaker broadcasts with K-Pop songs, weather forecasts and news.

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  'Russia could reduce decision time for use of nuclear weapons if...': Defence committee chairman

  World | June 24, 2024 14:26 IST

  On Sunday, Andrei Kartapolov, the head of the Russian lower house of parliament's defence committee, stated to state news agency RIA that the decision-making timeframe for using such weapons could be altered if threats escalate.

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  Russia: 19 policemen, civilians, priest killed in deadly terror attack on churches, security posts i

  World | June 24, 2024 15:27 IST

  Russia terror attack: Gunmen opened fire at a synagogue, an Orthodox church and a police post in attacks across two cities in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan on Sunday, killing an Orthodox priest and multiple police officers.

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  UK politician Nigel Farage sparks criticism for saying West 'provoked' Putin to attack Ukraine

  World | June 22, 2024 17:16 IST

  Farage has repeatedly asserted that the eastward expansion of the EU and NATO had provoked Putin into invading Ukraine in 2022. The remarks were condemned by Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats, who accused him of being a Putin apologist.

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  Putin seeks Vietnam to partner with Russia in energy and security, a step that will irk West

  World | June 20, 2024 23:19 IST

  Putin signed at least a dozen deals with his Vietnamese counterpart and offered to supply fossil fuels including natural gas to Vietnam for the long term during a state visit that comes as Moscow is seeking to bolster ties in Asia.

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  Putin gifts another luxury 'Russian Rolls Royce' limousine to Kim, takes him on test drive I VIDEO

  World | June 20, 2024 11:11 IST

  President Vladimir Putin presented Kim with a Russian-built Aurus limousine which is often described as a "Russian Rolls Royce" as a gift. Later, Putin took Kim Jong Un on a test drive amid tight security.

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  'You first, no no you first...': Putin and Kim's bromance before boarding car goes viral I VIDEO

  World | June 19, 2024 19:08 IST

  North Korean and Russian flags were seen hanging side-by-side as the facade of the unfinished and vacant 101-story pyramid-shaped Ryugyong Hotel was seen brightly lit with a giant message reading "Welcome Putin".

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  Vietnam rolls out red carpet for Putin in line with North's grand welcome to Russian leader I VIDEO

  World | June 19, 2024 19:18 IST

  Vietnam prepared on Wednesday to roll out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin in a visit seen as a publicity coup for the Russian president, who is accused of war crimes in Ukraine, while bringing benefits and risks for Hanoi's Communist leaders.

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  North Korea vows unconditional support to Russia, Kim says relations even closer than in Soviet-era

  World | June 19, 2024 14:48 IST

  North Korea intends to further improve its strategic cooperation with Russia, the North’s leader Kim Jong Un said during a summit meeting with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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  Putin meets Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang in attempt to bolster Russia-North Korea military ties I VIDEO

  World | June 19, 2024 12:51 IST

  Putin arrived in North Korea on Wednesday for his first visit in 24 years, vowing to deepen trade and security ties with the reclusive nuclear-armed state and to support it against the United States.

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  South Korea military fires warning shots after Kim Jong-Un soldiers cross demarcation line

  World | June 18, 2024 11:40 IST

  South Korean military said as many as 20 to 30 soldiers breached the line by 20 metres inside the demilitarized zone and briefly moved back north after warning shots were fired by the South.

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  Putin to visit North Korea on June 18 for talks with Kim Jong Un as expanded ties worry West

  World | June 17, 2024 18:23 IST

  Military and economic ties between Russia and North Korea have increased significantly after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea is believed to have supplied Russia with artillery munitions and ballistic missiles in exchange for sophisticated weapon systems and aid.

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  Why did India refrain from signing Ukraine declaration at peace talks in Switzerland?

  World | June 17, 2024 20:17 IST

  India was among a handful of countries at the Swiss peace summit that did not sign the final communique on Ukraine. India has repeatedly emphasised 'dialogue and diplomacy' in resolving the conflict and has called for practical engagement of both parties for further peace talks.

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  World leaders gather in Switzerland for Ukraine peace summit. What is India's position?

  World | June 15, 2024 14:00 IST

  The event, aimed to build support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's peace formula, is seen as merely symbolic in the absence of Russia and China. PM Modi reiterated to Zelenskyy on Friday that the conflict can only be resolved through "dialogue and diplomacy".