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TopicUkraine russia conflict

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US to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine because Putin ‘bombs everybody’, says Trump

American president did not give a number of Patriots he plans to send to Ukraine, but said the United States would be reimbursed for their cost by the EU.

India ‘trying to do something’ to resolve both Russia-Ukraine, West Asia conflicts—EAM in Australia

As one of the few countries in touch with all the parties involved, India is pushing for diplomatic resolutions, the EAM said in Brisbane. Jaishankar is in Australia on a 5-day visit.

CBI raids travel firms in 7 cities after reports of Indians being sent to Russia-Ukraine frontlines

A CBI statement says some people have been detained but doesn't specify how many. At least 35 were deceived into going to Russian frontlines under false promises of a job, it is learnt.

Ukraine rejects Russian account of downing MH-17 at top UN court

Kyiv says that Moscow violated a U.N. anti-terrorism treaty by equipping and funding pro-Russian forces, including militias who shot down Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17.

BRICS foreign ministers call for more local currency trade, ‘appreciate’ Ukraine peace plans

Counter-terrorism, energy security, climate change & Sudan situation also among topics discussed in joint statement after 2-day meeting in Cape Town.

‘We respect Indian culture’: Ukraine expresses ‘regret’, deletes goddess Kali tweet after backlash

Ukraine minister Dzheppar issues apology over defence ministry's tweet 'depicting Hindu goddess Kali in a distorted manner'. Many had referred to the post as 'Hinduphobic'.

Xi calls for PLA to remain combat-ready. The world should be wary of China

The Chinese armed forces remain untested in battle, having last seen active combat in the late 1970s. To bridge the gap, China has asked veterans of foreign militaries to train its personnel.

800 Russian troops killed, 1 aircraft, helicopter & 3 tanks destroyed in past days, says Ukraine

Giving its regular roundup of the fighting, Ukraine said Russian troops were focused on an offensive in Bakhmut sector & its attacks in Avdiivka & Kupiansk sectors were unsuccessful.

63 soldiers killed by Ukrainian strike in Donetsk region, says Russia

Earlier, Ukraine's defence ministry said as many as 400 Russians had been killed.

Russia’s Federal Service arrests 8 for Crimean Bridge bombing, including 5 Russians

The FSB said the attack was organised by Ukrainian intelligence and its director - echoing accusations by Vladimir Putin over a 'terrorist attack' against critical infrastructure.

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India’s solar ambition needs financial vision – ISA must move from commitments to execution

The ISA should champion a Global Solar Asset Registry for standardised project information, and establish a Solar Credit Guarantee mechanism to mitigate political and currency risks.

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.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.