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18 including 2 children killed in Ukrainian shelling on Belgorod

At least 18 people, including two children, have lost their lives as a result of Ukrainian shelling on the Russian city of Belgorod on Saturday, CNN reported, citing Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations.

2023-12-30T22:18:36.155492+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy urges global response to Russia's latest act of terror

In his daily address on Friday, Zelenskyy emphasised the gravity of the situation, stating, "It is important that the world responds to this latest act of terror. Many leaders have already expressed their support for Ukraine and Ukrainians today, and I am grateful to everyone."

2023-12-30T00:47:46.768796+00:00 IST

India's UK mission celebrates New Year with linguistic diversity

The video featured members of the Indian Mission in London extending New Year wishes in languages other than their mother tongues. Doraiswami, leading by example, expressed New Year wishes in Assamese, despite being from South India.

2023-12-29T23:12:43.445234+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar visits school named after Gurudev Rabindranath Tag

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a visit to Russia, shared his delight as he visited the school named after Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in St. Petersburg

2023-12-29T09:08:24.184430+00:00 IST

Backlash over Moscow's 'almost naked' party amid war in Ukraine

The event, held at the Mutabor club on December 20-21, faced strong opposition from Orthodox Church officials, pro-war activists, and pro-Kremlin lawmakers, especially considering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

2023-12-28T22:16:01.481338+00:00 IST

Human rights situation “rapidly deteriorating” in West bank

The UN Human Rights Office has verified the deaths of 300 Palestinians from October 7 to December 27, including 79 children, in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since the attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in southern Israel.

2023-12-28T21:12:08.040585+00:00 IST

"To develop international relations with Indian characteristics"

Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Thursday batted for shaping international relations with Indian characteristics, stressing that it is his "major preoccupation" to devote more time to looking at India's reservoir of culture and knowledge.

2023-12-28T17:30:01.780771+00:00 IST

Ukraine welcomes US defense package

Ukraine has welcomed the latest arms package from the United States to bolster its counteroffensive against Russia as the war approaches the two-year mark, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-12-28T15:34:38.047882+00:00 IST

India-Russia trade exceeds USD 50 billion: EAM S Jaishankar

"I would like to highlight the progress we have and trade, which is in excess of a turnover of USD 50 million, and we believe that this is something whose potential is now only beginning to be visible. It is important that we give it a more sustainable character, and we discussed how we should do that," said Jaishankar.

2023-12-27T21:37:36.941370+00:00 IST

Jacques Delors, former EU's Commission president, dies at 98

The French socialist, known for his staunch advocacy of post-war European integration, died in his sleep at his home in Paris, as announced by his family.

2023-12-27T20:34:59.148850+00:00 IST

PM Modi willing to resolve Russia-Ukraine issue by peaceful means

"Many times, I advised him of how things have been going there and I know that he (PM Modi) is willing to do his utmost so that the issue is resolved by peaceful means. So, we probably will delve into that deeper now, and we will give additional information to you on that time," Putin said.

2023-12-27T19:42:29.931603+00:00 IST

"Will be glad to see PM Modi paying visit to Russia": Putin

"We will be glad to see our friend, Prime Minister Modi in Russia," Vladimir Putin told Jaishankar.

2023-12-27T19:16:07.292166+00:00 IST

“Ukrainian neo-Nazis…”: Russia accuses Kyiv of barbaric shelling

Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out "barbaric shellings" in the residential areas in Russian regions leading to severe damages and suffering.

2023-12-27T15:48:56.895621+00:00 IST

“G20 Summit triumph for Indian foreign policy”: Sergey Lavrov

Hailing the G20 communique under New Delhi's presidency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed Moscow's support for India's candidacy as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

2023-12-27T13:34:30.048916+00:00 IST

India, Eurasian Economic Union FTA negotiations to resume in Jan

Appreciating the India-Russia trade, which is at an all-time high, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union will resume in January next year.

2023-12-27T12:07:09.885050+00:00 IST

'India Russia interested in open fair political, economic system'

He further said that the agreements between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin have laid the foundation of a reliable India-Russia relationship.

2023-12-27T11:09:35.565005+00:00 IST

"Expecting strong Russian participation at Vibrant Gujarat..."

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday discussed international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, adding that India expects a strong Russian participation at the Vibrant Gujarat meeting in January.

2023-12-27T10:05:23.239109+00:00 IST

Ukraine attacks Russian landing ship in Crimea, raising tensions

Russian officials acknowledged the assault but downplayed the extent of the damage, stating that the ship and nearby structures had sustained some harm.

2023-12-27T00:08:18.255949+00:00 IST

Discussions between Jaishankar, Lavrov to take place in Moscow

The focus of discussions includes current and future bilateral cooperation, sustainable transport and financial chains, high-tech collaboration, and global issues such as security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region and conflicts in Ukraine, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. The commitment to multipolarity and upholding political and economic sovereignty will be central to the talks.

2023-12-26T21:10:35.583755+00:00 IST

'India-Russia relationship the only constant in world politics'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday, said that while there have been ups and downs in relationships between all countries, the only constant in the global politics has been the ties between India and Russia.

2023-12-26T16:54:18.353026+00:00 IST

“I am your new Santa Claus”: Alexei Navalny from Arctic jail

While confirming being held in a remote Arctic prison, jailed Russian leader Alexei Navalny said that he was in good spirits after a "pretty exhausting" 20-day transfer from a prison in the Vladimir region, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-12-26T15:57:31.327448+00:00 IST