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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.

Zelenskyy demands ‘biting’ sanctions on Russian oil after Moscow launched ‘largest drone attack’

Ukrainian President's call comes Ukraine alleged Russia launched its largest drone attack yet with 728 drones, of which Kyiv's defence system was able to destroy 718.

All about Ottawa Convention banning landmines, Ukraine’s proposal & why it can set-off wrong signals

The treaty, also known as Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, bans production & use of indiscriminate anti-personnel mines that continue to maim and kill even after conflicts.

120 Ukrainian drones downed overnight near Ukraine border, says Russian defence ministry

Russia's civil aviation authority, Rosaviatsiya, said it had lifted restrictions introduced overnight to ensure safety due to the drones at airports in 4 Russian cities including Moscow.

All about INS Tamal, the last overseas-built frigate set to guard India’s western waters

Although built abroad, the Indian Navy's warship incorporates at least 26% homegrown components, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. It will be commissioned on 1 July.

Increased NATO defence spending may lead to collapse of alliance, says Russian foreign minister

Sergei Lavrov said NATO 'needs to be guided by common sense' & that increased spending could be catastrophic for the alliance, Russian state news agency TASS reported.

US ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy to leave Moscow soon, says embassy

Tracy was involved in efforts to win the release of US citizens jailed in Russia including journalist Evan Gershkovich and former marine Paul Whelan, who were freed in August 2024.

On SCO sidelines, Russia assures Rajnath of delivery schedule of remaining S-400 batteries

Each S-400 battery comprises long-range radar, a command post vehicle, target acquisition radar and two battalions of launchers—each battalion has eight launchers.

Ukraine says it attacked & set fire to Russian oil depot in southern Rostov

Atlas plant in Rostov was being used to supply Russian forces in occupied parts of Ukraine, according to official Ukrainian sources.

On Camera

Thailand-Cambodia clash is more than a border fight—it’s a new front in Cold War 2.0

The Southeast Asian theatre is central to the Great Power contest between the US and China. It’s also a landscape where middle powers—France, the UK, Turkey—are shaping the strategic environment.

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.

DRDO successfully tests latest version of UAV-launched precision missile, ULPGM-V3

Capable of being fired in plain and high-altitude areas, it has day-and-night capability and two-way data link to support post-launch target, aim-point update.

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.