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Monday, September 15, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine conflict

Topic: Russia-Ukraine conflict

Ukrainians prep for blackouts, harsh winter after Russia attacks power grid

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said power had been restored to millions of people, but warned citizens to prepare for more blackouts and asked people to cut down on electricity use.

India abstains on UNGA resolution condemning Russia’s attempts to annex parts of Ukraine

Saying New Delhi's decision is 'consistent' with its 'well thought out national position', India said it stood ready to support all efforts of de-escalation & peaceful solution.

Did Dada just get ‘mankaded’ out of BCCI, and Vladimir ‘Putout’ over blown-up bridge

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Biden doubts Putin would use nuclear weapon as Ukraine pleads for increase in military aid

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters that the military alliance has not noticed any change in Russia's nuclear posture following the threats.

India advises its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine amid rising tensions

Indian citizens are also requested to keep the Embassy informed about the status of their presence in Ukraine to enable the Embassy to reach out to them where required.

Red Cross pauses operations in Ukraine for ‘security reasons’ after Russian missile attacks

The International Committee of the Red Cross and at least one other aid group cited security reasons for the halt. However, aid workers will continue working from the desk.

Putin accuses Ukraine of Crimea bridge blast, calls it ‘act of terrorism’

A blast on Saturday on the bridge, a major supply route for Moscow's forces in southern Ukraine, prompted messages of joy from Ukrainian officials but no claim of responsibility.

The end of Vladimir Putin? It might come sooner than you think

Vladimir Putin has broken his compact with the Russian people, and, for the first time, created an incentive for the country's elites to unite against him.

‘Highest since Cuban missile crisis’: Biden sounds ‘Armageddon’ alarm on Putin nuclear threat

Biden in a speech stated that Putin is 'not joking' when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons and is taking the risk of 'Armageddon' seriously.

Indian refiners scout for oil deals ahead of EU ban on Russian crude imports

European Union ban on Russian crude imports from 5 Dec will drive European refiners to buy more Middle East oil, putting them in competition with Asian buyers.

On Camera

Indian cricket team and its half-hearted performative patriotism

India won the match against Pakistan. But when it came to upholding the spirit of the game, they dropped the ball.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation

The updated manual introduces reforms like guaranteed orders, lower financial penalties & simplified procurement for specialised equipment.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.