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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicVladimir Putin

Topic: Vladimir Putin

After fiasco in Russia, President Trump’s approval ratings may take a hit

His just concluded trip to Russia and other recent visits might cost him backing in his own party back home. 

Putin gets the summit he’d been waiting for, and a crocodile massacre in Indonesia

Senior military officers in Egypt may escape punishment for post-Morsi violence, and British army to hire Gurkha women.

When Trump meets Putin, and the rising stash in Swiss banks

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Kashmir in governor’s hands, BJP set to focus on 2019 strategy with Modi to lead the way

In a month, the PM has gone from recalling Vajpayee’s ‘Kashmiriyat’ ideals to sanctioning the BJP pull out of the coalition government.

Democracies may grow slow, but they grow right

Broader economic outcomes show that democratic processes act as immune system for economies, stopping diseases before they spread

India, Russia conclude negotiations for S-400 Triumf deal

The two countries are likely to announce the Rs 40,000 crore deal before an annual summit between Modi and Putin in October.

After Karnataka loss, Putin brings a smile to Modi’s face while Kohli leaves him sweating

It is in Modi’s interest to push a Modi vs The Rest narrative, and keep the opposition off-kilter so that it isn’t able to push its own regional strengths.

Modi tells Putin won’t go back on $4.5 billion defence deal, gets reassurance on Pakistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin assured PM Modi that Moscow’s relationship with Delhi is far, far better than anything with Pakistan can ever be

Disappointed with Trump, India looks to rekindle old friendship with Russia

Officials insist that no agreements or deals are on the cards on this day-long visit to Sochi, but it is clear that all bilateral matters will be discussed.

Does V.K. Singh’s visit to North Korea mean India is okay with its nuclear links with Pakistan?

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.