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At least 2406 children killed or injured in 1000 days of Ukraine conflict, says UNICEF

The UN agency noted the increased civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Ukraine with attacks disrupting essential services, including water, heating, and electricity.'

What explains the rise of Stalin, Hitler, Mao, Putin? Charisma

The Delhi launch of Rajiv Dogra’s 'Autocrats: Charisma, Power and Their Lives' provided an opportune moment to explore the psyche of autocratic leaders.

Putin warns of ‘response’ if NATO supports Ukraine’s use of long-range Western missiles in Russia

The Russian president Sunday declared that the defence ministry is considering different ways to respond if US, European, and NATO countries allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia.

Payment systems, BRICS expansion & bilateral meets. What to expect as Modi heads to Russia

16th BRICS summit to begin in Kazan, Russia Tuesday. PM Modi expected to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Putin & Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Pro-Putin movement expands across the former Soviet bloc—here’s why

Representing fear, resentment, and nostalgia, this movement does not mean the restoration of the Soviet bloc by stealth, but it points to an ideological consolidation in the region.

US disappointed over ‘symbolism & timing’ of Modi’s trip to Russia, having ‘tough talks’ with New Delhi

Speaking before House Foreign Affairs Committee, diplomat Donald Lu did, however, assert that US did not see major defence deals or discussion on technology during Modi's visit to Russia.

The first undersea map of Ram Setu, courtesy ISRO with help from a NASA satellite

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

‘India’s relationship with Russia based on mutual trust and respect,’ says Modi

The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Russia, from where he will fly off to Austria.

Putin’s exclusion from Normandy commemoration shows history is manipulated to serve power

The country which, more than any other, sacrificed to win the Second World War, is now excluded from the telling of its story.

Xi Jinping lauds China-Russia ties as Putin lands in Beijing

By picking China for his first foreign trip since being sworn in for a six-year term, Putin sends a message to the world about his priorities.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

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.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

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.