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Blast damages railway bridge across Volga river in Russian city

Authorities said passenger train service was halted due to 'unauthorized persons interfering' with the operation of the Zvezda-Chapayevsk railway.

Pro-EU Moldova dismisses Transnistria region’s request for Russian help, calls it propaganda

The region held a ‘congress of deputies of all levels’ after Moldova required Transnistria firms to pay import duties to the central budget from January.

Alexei Navalny’s burial to be held on Friday, wife voices concerns of possible arrests

Navalny's allies have accused Putin of having him murdered because the Russian leader could allegedly not tolerate the thought of Navalny being freed in a potential prisoner swap.

Fresh US sanctions on Russia threaten Moscow’s oil sales to India

The United States on 23 Feb imposed sanctions to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and retaliate for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Moscow court sentences activist Oleg Orlov to 2.5 years in prison for discrediting Russian army

The case against him stemmed from an article he wrote in 2022 in which he said Russia under President Vladimir Putin had descended into fascism.

Russia’s gains in Ukraine more symbolic than strategic. But Kyiv is in a worse situation

Every major type of equipment that Ukraine needed—from artillery to longer-range missiles, tanks, and combat aircraft—has been supplied only after long delays, if at all.

MEA asks Russia to release Indians in its army, urges its citizens to ‘stay away’ from Ukraine war

In its statement, ministry of external affairs says it's aware few Indians had signed up for jobs in Russian army, which has been recruiting nationals from other countries in support roles.

Securing Ukraine is very much part of Europe’s agenda. But when will Kyiv join NATO?

The Ukrainian side has made its efforts and intentions clear from the outset and is paying a huge price for it too, but NATO’s stance is far from lucid.

Canada summons Russian ambassador over death of Alexei Navalny, calls for transparent inquiry

A senior government official said Canada will join partners in holding those responsible for his death to account.

‘Will continue my husband’s fight against Putin,’ says Alexei Navalny’s wife Yulia Navalny

In a nine-minute video message laced with rage, Yulia Navalny, accused Putin of killing her husband and said he had robbed their two children of a father.

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Don’t mistake India’s economic recovery for a new era of rapid growth

The underlying issue is that there hasn’t been enough of a structural change in the economy since the launch of reforms in 1990-91, despite per capita incomes multiplying nearly five-fold.

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.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

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.