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Russia fires new hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin warns more could follow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said use of the new missile amounted to “a clear and severe escalation” in the war and called for strong worldwide condemnation.

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow. 1 injured, several flights diverted

Kyiv attacked Moscow Sunday with at least 34 drones & Russian air defences destroyed another 36 drones over other regions of Western Russia in 3 hrs, defence ministry says.

Modi raises issue of Indians stuck in Ukraine war zone with Putin, plan for repatriation in ‘final stages’

On 3 July, Jaishankar raised the issue with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and communicated ‘strong concern’ from the Indian side.

‘To accelerate partnership:’ Modi leaves for Moscow, Austria; to meet Putin today

After Moscow, Modi will be in Austria on July 9-10 – the 1st time an Indian PM has visited the country in 41 years.

Ahead of Modi’s visit to Moscow, Indo-Russia venture delivers 35,000 AK-203 rifles to Army

1st batch of India-assembled weapons consisted of 5,000 AK-203 rifles with only 5% indigenous components. This will increase to 70% when initial lot of 70,000 is completed in 32 months.

Nurturing ties with time-tested friend & China factor — strategic importance of Modi’s Russia visit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to pick Russia for his first official visit overseas since assuming a third term is strategically important...

‘Moscow may change timing for use of nuclear weapons if threats increase,’ warns Russian lawmaker

Russia’s 2020 nuclear doctrine sets out when its president would consider using a nuclear weapon, primarily as a response to an attack 'when the very existence of the state is put under threat'.

Russian forces kill ‘ISIS-linked’ hostage takers at detention centre in Rostov

Hostage takers, some of whom were terror convicts, knocked out bars of window in their cell and entered a guard room, taking at least 2 prison officers hostage, says Russian media.

Haryana youths allege torture by immigration agents, ‘sent to Russia instead of Germany’

The youths had been promised jobs in a hotel and a permanent work visa in Germany. One of the victims, Mukesh, has also claimed that around 250-300 Indian youths are trapped in Russia.

‘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.

On Camera

Skin cancer is no more an ‘old person’s disease’

The sun isn’t acting alone—it has an accomplice in pollution. Environmental toxins weaken our skin’s natural barrier.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.