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Topic: Crimea

US open to recognising Crimea as under Russian control as part of proposed Ukraine peace deal

The peace proposal includes an immediate ceasefire between the two countries. The framework was shared with the Ukrainian and European officials in Paris Thursday.

Finnish Court sentences Russian man to life for war crimes in Ukraine

In a rare case of prosecution, Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Torden, was convicted for activities in Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine a decade ago.

Ukraine says it destroyed Russian warship in Crimea, Moscow admits ‘damage’

In early hours of 26 December, Ukrainian Air Force launched missiles at Russian warship in Crimea. Russian ministry of defence admits in a statement that ship has been damaged.

Russia deploys ‘dolphin fleet’ to northern Crimea to fend off Ukraine’s naval divers

A decades-old strategy has resurfaced in Russia's war against Ukraine as trained dolphins have natural sonar abilities which can detect underwater human activity.

Ukraine hits back at Russia, ‘bombs’ Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea

Apart from 23 August and 15 September attacks on S-400 air defence systems, Kyiv claims to have destroyed at least two battalions of these weapons systems in the past.

Raid on Crimea, gains in southeast — latest developments in Ukraine’s counteroffensive

Ukrainian intelligence units together with the navy landed on the western side of Russia-occupied Crimea to strike at Russian military assets there, reports AP

Russia halts Black Sea grain deal hours after blast on Crimea bridge

Ukraine and Russia are some of the world's biggest exporters of grain and any interruption could drive up food prices across the globe.

Russia suspends participation in Black Sea grain export deal, says Kremlin

The deal, brokered by UN and Turkey last July, aimed to alleviate a global food crisis by allowing Ukrainian grain blocked by the Russia-Ukraine conflict to be exported safely

Air defenses shot down six drones in Crimea, no casualties, says Russian-backed chief

Crimea's administration head Sergei Aksyonov said on Telegram that air defenses downed six drones overnight in different regions of the area.

Russia’s Federal Service arrests 8 for Crimean Bridge bombing, including 5 Russians

The FSB said the attack was organised by Ukrainian intelligence and its director - echoing accusations by Vladimir Putin over a 'terrorist attack' against critical infrastructure.

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Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.