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‘Radical Islamists’ behind Moscow attacks, Putin says still hinting at Ukraine involvement

Putin said the planned terrorist attack hoped to sow panic but was met with unity and resolve. He did not mention ISIS which claimed responsibility for attack on concert hall outside Moscow.

Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack

President Putin has not publicly mentioned Islamist militant group in connection with attackers, who he said had been trying to escape to Ukraine. Ukraine has denied any role in the attack.

Russia arrests 11, including 4 suspected gunmen, in concert shooting; toll soars to 115

There were indications that Russia was pursuing a Ukrainian link, despite a statement from Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak that Kyiv had nothing to do with it.

Gunmen open fire at concertgoers near Moscow killing over 60; Islamic State claims responsibility

The attack on Crocus City Hall, about 20 km from Kremlin, comes just 2 weeks after the US embassy in Russia warned that ‘extremists’ had imminent plans for attack in Moscow.

‘India strongly condemn Moscow terror attack, stands in solidarity with Russia,’ says PM Modi

Assailants burst into the concert hall in Moscow Friday and opened fire at crowd, killing over 60 people, injuring over 100 and setting fire to the venue, according to media.

‘Ukraine must negotiate to end war, courage of white flag’ requisite, says Pope Francis

It was believed to be the first time Pope Francis has used terms such as 'white flag' or 'defeated' while discussing the Ukraine war, previously, he has spoken about the need for negotiations.

Russia requests urgent UN Security Council meeting after US, UK strikes on Yemen

The US and UK launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen after movement's attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

Ukraine launches drone attack on Crimea, Moscow and oil depot, says Russia

Attacks deep inside Russia, far from the front lines, have also increased, with Moscow's mayor saying at least two drones were shot down in the capital region early on Sunday.

45 injured in Moscow optics factory blast

Emergency services said the blast appeared to have occurred in a warehouse containing pyrotechnic equipment, the state news agency TASS reported.

‘Thwarted Ukrainian terrorist attack, downed drones targeting Moscow,’ says Russian military

Emergency services, quoted by Tass news agency, said debris from the falling drone had been located and would be sent for technical expertise.

On Camera

72% of Indians are in favour of military rule. Complicates ‘deepening of democracy’ theory

The search for a permanent and coherent popular meaning of democracy is futile. The Pew report underlines this ever-evolving tendency of popular democracy in the Indian context.

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

India deploys 11 submarines, a first in nearly three decades 

This deployment by the Indian Navy Friday is a stark contrast to the submarine history of the last two decades that has seen the arm hit by dwindling strength, accidents and write-offs.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.