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Topic: Moscow

Ahead of Trump-Putin meet, Modi tells Zelenskyy India ‘committed’ to resolution of Russia-Ukraine war

During a telephonic conversation, PM Modi and President Zelenskyy also reviewed “progress” of bilateral ties.

NSA Ajit Doval lands in Russia amid US spat with India, set to meet with Putin

This is his 1st Moscow visit since Op Sindoor. However, he did attend SCO's NSA meeting in Beijing in June & met Russia’s Security Council Deputy Secretary Aleksandr Venediktov.

Trump’s envoy Witkoff lands in Moscow on last-minute trip before sanctions deadline

Steve Witkoff is on a last-minute mission to seek a breakthrough in the Ukraine war, just 2 days ahead of Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to peace or face new sanctions.

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Medvedev warns of war

Security analysts call Trump’s move a rhetorical escalation with Moscow, noting the US already has nuclear powered submarines that are deployed and capable of striking Russia.

Zelenskyy demands ‘biting’ sanctions on Russian oil after Moscow launched ‘largest drone attack’

Ukrainian President's call comes Ukraine alleged Russia launched its largest drone attack yet with 728 drones, of which Kyiv's defence system was able to destroy 718.

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war, but Moscow received no war dead, Russia says

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war, but Moscow received no war dead, Russia says

Indian athletes bag double gold at international Wushu championship held in Moscow

Wushu athletes from Odisha—Prem Munda and Rajkumar Munda—win gold in the Senior Men’s category.

Russia says it has advanced to east-central Ukraine amid row over peace talks & dead soldiers

War is stepping up with Russian forces grabbing more territory in Ukraine & Kyiv unfurling high-profile drone & sabotage attacks on Russia’s nuclear-capable bomber fleet.

Russian drones attack Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Dnipro, one dead, 46 injured

Kharkiv, Ukraine's 2nd-largest city, has been at the receiving end of Moscow's attack and its population has decreased to 1.2 mn from 2 mn since the war began 3 years ago.

Start of new era for Syria as rebels seized Damascus from President Assad

President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, ending a 13-year civil war & over 50 yrs of his family’s brutal rule. Moscow gave asylum to Assad & his family, Russian media reports.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.