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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Topic: Russia

Russian Duma proposes punishment for troops using smartphones in warzones like Ukraine

Raising concerns over tracking of locations via photographs, geolocation, and mobile signals, the lawmakers introduced a bill to take disciplinary action against the mobile usage.

Russian forces conduct second mobile nuclear missile launcher drills this month

The drills are taking place less than two months after Russia held tactical nuclear weapons deployment exercises alongside ally Belarus.

India’s multi-alignment realpolitik is no ‘strategic foolishness’. Consider economic realities

Economic realities make it difficult for nations to jump on bandwagons based on arbitrary values, or, in this case, geopolitical rivalries.

Russia sentences Gershkovich to 16 yrs. Wall Street Journal calls it ‘disgraceful sham conviction’

Gershkovich went on trial last month in the city of Yekaterinburg. He was the first U.S. journalist arrested on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War.

India to finally get its new stealth frigate ‘Tushil’, crew of about 200 carrying out acceptance trials

India in 2016 inked inter-governmental agreement with Russia for 4 frigates, a follow-on of Talwar-class vessels. Contract was signed in 2018. The 2nd could be delivered in 2025.

India lets Ukraine know that Zelenskyy’s comment on Modi was ‘unfounded’

Ukraine president had on 'X' criticised Modi’s visit to Russia last week & his hug with Putin, saying it was a 'huge disappointment & a devastating blow to peace efforts'.

Modi’s Russia trip shows India is no longer afraid of US sanctions like exclusion from SWIFT

Today, despite America's threats, India is adopting an independent foreign policy, buying oil in large quantities from Russia, and making payments in rupees.

Biden administration not responsible but created atmosphere for Trump assassination attempt, says Kremlin

Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that it is an internal matter of the United States and the Kremlin has no intention of interfering.

Australian PM tells Russia to ‘back off’ over accusation of spying charges

According to police, the married couple were arrested on charges of working to access material related to Australia's national security, though no significant compromise was identified.

‘Iran will not respond to US pressure,’ says Iran’s President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian

Pezeshkian also highlighted his country’s friendship with China, Russia and reiterated that Iran would expand ties with neighbours and engage with Europe.

On Camera

Where are women in India’s gig economy? The question we forgot to ask in the outcry

In India, women remain concentrated in a narrow range of sectors such as beauty and hairdressing, household maintenance, residential care, and parts of the education sector.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.