Vladmir Putin
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Russia charges Telegram app founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and puts him on wanted list
World | Jul 29, 2026, 01:30 PM ISTThe Federal Security Service is also known as the FSB. Charges against Durov come as Russia restricts Telegram, one of the most popular messaging apps in the country.
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Aurus Senat: All about Vladimir Putin's fortress on wheels and the features it boasts
World | Dec 04, 2025, 01:14 PM ISTthe Aurus Senat costs around 50 million roubles, roughly 617,000 dollars or Rs 5.6 crore. It is powered by a four point four litre V8 engine producing five hundred and ninety eight brake horsepower and eight hundred and eighty newton metres of torque.
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Why is Putin's visit to India significant? A look back at India-Russia bonhomie over the years
Explainers | Dec 03, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India, his first since the Ukraine war marks a crucial moment in the long, trust-based relationship between New Delhi and Moscow. Despite Western pressure, sanctions and global tensions, India and Russia continue to rely on each other in key areas
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How Russia is projecting power against West with Putin's nuclear stare-off with Trump | EXPLAINED
Explainers | Nov 06, 2025, 05:19 PM ISTThe immediate trigger for renewed nuclear testing discussions in Russia came after United States President Donald Trump stated last month that the United States might restart nuclear weapons testing.
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Putin admits Russian air defence responsible for downing Azerbaijani jetliner that killed 38 people
World | Oct 09, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTVladimir Putin made the statement at a meeting with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliev in Tajikistan's capital of Dushanbe, where both are attending a summit of the former Soviet nations.
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'India will not accept humiliation, US tariffs will fail': Putin takes down Trump's policies
World | Oct 02, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTPutin said Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on India and China will backfire immensely and that it would only lead to global inflation and slow down America's economic growth.
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Ukraine Security Service confirms 41 aircraft were hit in Russia, 34% of cruise missiles damaged
World | Jun 02, 2025, 04:05 PM ISTMoscow has previously used Tupolev Tu-95 and Tu-22 long-range bombers to launch missiles at Ukraine, while A-50s are used to coordinate targets and detect air defences and guided missiles.
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'Even without use of nukes...': Putin exudes confidence in Russian army to achieve goals in Ukraine
World | May 18, 2025, 09:10 PM ISTPutin has repeatedly called for resolving the Ukraine conflict, highlighting the need to take Russia’s interests into account when addressing the root causes of the crisis.
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Russia expels British diplomat over charges of espionage, says report
World | Nov 26, 2024, 06:23 PM ISTThe TASS news agency reported that Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced the summoning of the British ambassador, a customary move by host governments to lodge strong protests.
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Once CM Modi was captured standing behind Russian President, now standing staunchly with Putin. How?
Explainers | Jul 09, 2024, 03:09 PM ISTIn 2019, PM Modi warmly reminisced about the occasion, recalling it as his inaugural encounter with Putin. He reflected on how President Putin, despite his humble beginnings and recent entry into global affairs, extended profound respect, laying the foundation for an enduring friendship between them
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Is Russia developing nuclear arms for mass destruction in space as it vetoes UN resolution?
World | Apr 25, 2024, 08:16 AM ISTThe Russian Federation vetoed a resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan aimed at keeping weapons out of outer space. The Security Council rejected the draft resolution, introduced by Japan and the United States, by a vote of 13 in favour to one against, with China abstaining.
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Ukraine's fate hinges on West as Putin rages war days before second anniversary I EXPLAINED
Explainers | Feb 25, 2024, 11:44 AM ISTWith Ukrainian forces on the back foot, short of ammunition and forced to retreat in some areas, Kyiv's ability to repel Russia's invasion depends heavily on Western military, financial and political backing.
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Russia announces date for Presidential elections I Know who dares to contest against Putin
World | Dec 07, 2023, 02:18 PM ISTRussia Presidential elections date announced: Members of the Federation Council, Russia’s upper house of parliament, voted unanimously to approve a decree setting the date as March 17.
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Russia bars freelance journalists from covering Presidential elections as Putin alters media law
World | Nov 14, 2023, 06:00 PM ISTUnder the amendments that Russian President Putin approved, only journalists contractually employed by registered media outlets will be allowed to cover election commission meetings, potentially barring freelancers and independent journalists.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Russia next week: Reports
World | Mar 13, 2023, 04:25 PM ISTChinese President Xi Jinping is planning to travel to Russia to meet his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as soon as next week, Reuters reported on Monday.
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Putin signs a law that bans Russian government officials from using 'foreign words'
World | Mar 02, 2023, 04:07 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law that prohibits government officials from using foreign words while performing their duties. The recent amendments have supposedly been made to "protect and support" the status of the Russian language.
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Russia Nuclear War: How PM Modi Convinced Putin To Avoid Nuclear War?
News | Dec 20, 2022, 06:47 PM ISTRussia Nuclear War: Is Modi the reason Behind stopping the Nuclear War? Did Putin listened to Modi? PM Modi spoke to Putin over the call, after which Putin changed his intentions for nuclear war, CIA chief praised Modi who convinced Putin for avoiding nuclear attack.
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Russia-Ukraine War 2022 Latest Update LIVE: Will Russia-Ukraine War Take Dangerous Turn?
News | Sep 30, 2022, 09:43 AM IST2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine War Latest Update LIVE: 13 दिन पहले नरेंद्र मोदी ने एक सलाह रूसी राष्ट्रपति व्लादिमीर पुतिन को दी थी। पूरी दुनिया कह रही थी कि पुतिन को मोदी की वो सलाह मान लेनी चाहिए। लेकिन पुतिन ने रूस पहुंचते ही पैंतरा बदल दिया। पुतिन और ज़्यादा अग्रेसिव हो गए। ख़बर ये आ रही है कि यूक्रेन के चार बड़े इलाकों पर पुतिन हर हाल में कब्ज़ा करना चाहते हैं और इसका ऐलान वो अगले 24 घंटों के अंदर कर सकते हैं। 13 days ago Narendra Modi gave an advice to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The whole world was saying that Putin should accept that advice of Modi. But Putin changed his maneuver as soon as he reached Russia. Putin became more aggressive. The news is coming that Putin wants to occupy four large areas of Ukraine at any cost and he can announce it within the next 24 hours.#Putin #Russia #Ukrain #NuclearWar #JoeBiden #Zelenski
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Kremlin planning to declare ex-President Viktor Yanukovych as new head of Ukraine
World | Mar 02, 2022, 06:03 PM ISTThe information obtained indicated that the Kremlin may be preparing an informational operation or action to return former President Yanukovych to Ukraine or to publish an appeal on his behalf to the Ukrainian people in the near future, the report added.
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Will the superfast 'Sputnik V' vaccine put citizens at risk?
World | Aug 19, 2020, 11:48 AM ISTWith over 175 Covid-19 vaccines currently in different stages of development, the entire human race is hoping that eventually one of them would work and enable us all to return to normal life.