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Russia’s attack on Ukraine halts rocket launches, Venus mission, casts doubt on ISS fate

After sanctions against Russia, chief of its space programme threatens lack of cooperation on the International Space Station, saying it might fall on US, Europe, China or India

SWIFT restrictions on Russia likely to help boost China’s digital yuan, weaken dollar clout

Russia’s expulsion from the SWIFT financial messaging system will convince China to shift to digital money in global trade and finance to escape the ambit of American power.

World’s largest plane ‘Mriya’ destroyed in Russian attack, Ukraine vows to restore it

The aircraft Antonov AN-225 — which was named "Mriya" or "dream" in Ukrainian — was undergoing repair works at Gostomel airport near Kyiv since 24 February.

Why Indian defence is concerned about Russia-Ukraine crisis — project delivery, lessons China draws

The immediate effect of the Ukraine conflict would be the delay in delivery of ongoing projects by Russia. But the long-term impact would be the lessons China draws here.

India sending teams from Moscow, alerts Red Cross to evacuate students from Kharkiv, Sumy

Indian students stuck in Kharkiv and Sumy are most at danger as these north-eastern cities of Ukraine are the main conflict areas.

Vladimir Putin puts Russian nuclear forces on alert even as Belarus mediates negotiations

Putin directed his defence minister and the chief of the military’s general staff to put the nuclear deterrent forces in a ‘special regime of combat duty’.

What is veto, who can exercise it and why it’s not applicable in UN General Assembly

A veto is a negative vote and is the most significant distinction between permanent and non-permanent members in the UN Security Council.

Have sought PM Modi’s support at UN, told him of our fight, says Zelensky

PM expresses ‘deep anguish’ at deaths; meanwhile, Russia mission here praises India for “independent and balanced’ stand at UN.

Imran Khan Russia visit was more about reducing ties with US – Pakistan’s looking East now

A popular understanding in Pakistan is that its first prime minister, Liaquat Khan, made a mistake by accepting America’s invitation before Moscow’s.

Russia fires cruise missiles at Ukraine military facilities

Russian armed forces destroyed 821 objects of the Ukrainian military infrastructure with sea-and land-based cruise missiles Friday night, according to Russia's defense ministry.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?