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Soviet-era plane carrying 50 crashes in Russia’s Far East, all on board dead

Moscow: A Russian Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people crashed in the country's far east on Thursday and everyone on board was...

Russian woman living in Karnataka cave didn’t want to be rescued, seeks govt nod to live in jungles

Nina Kutina says she and her daughters did not want to be rescued from the forest. She urges the Indian government to not deport them to Russia, fearing about their safety there.

Russia criminalises online searches for ‘extremist’ content, tightens censorship

According to the new law, Russians could be fined up to 5,000 roubles for searching content deemed 'extreme' by the government including through virtual private networks (VPNs).

Russian mother in custody fight with husband has not left India: Delhi Police tells SC

The estranged Indian husband fighting the custody battle for the child claims Russian wife defied the custody order. He said her and the child's whereabouts were unknown.

In 18th sanctions package against Russia, EU targets Rosneft’s India refinery, cuts price cap on crude

Move comes after hectic parlays with Slovakia, which had held up package the last two days. Sanctions linked to the bloc’s planned phasing out of Russian energy by 2027.

Trump’s Ukraine U-turn puts Russia’s trade partners at risk. India caught in the middle

Across strategic and political circles, there is a broad consensus that India should prioritise its national interest by integrating into global defence production and supply chains.

Preparations on to ‘quickly’ transfer Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine: Top NATO commander

Wiesbaden: Preparations are underway to quickly transfer additional Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, NATO's top military commander Alexus Grynkewich said on Thursday, as...

Russian drone damages maternity hospital in Kharkiv

Russia has increased the intensity of aerial attacks in recent weeks, and carried out more missile & drone strikes across Ukraine.

One dead after Ukraine strikes southwest Russia, says Kremlin

According to a social media post by Russia's defence ministry, most of the drones, including 11 headed for Moscow, were intercepted.

Russia launches 728 drones and 13 missiles overnight, claims Ukraine

According to Ukraine's air force, out of the 728 drones launched by Moscow Wednesday, 718 were destroyed by the Kyiv's defence system.

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India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.