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Vladimir Putin firm on not joining G7, says relationship with...

In interviews with Aaj Tak and India Today, Putin replied with a simple "no" when asked whether Russia was considering joining the same. He said that he stopped attending G8 meetings, after which the group reverted to the G7.

2025-12-04T17:59:39.189966+00:00 IST

"Limelight will be on economic dimensions": Ex diplomat on Putin

Speaking with ANI, Bhatia said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India was very important, as it was his first since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, adding that the focus of the visit is expected to be on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in economic areas.

2025-12-04T17:46:07.377253+00:00 IST

Ukraine's security cannot be ensured at Russia’s expense: Putin

Addressing questions on NATO expansion, Ukraine's leadership, and US involvement in peace efforts, Putin said in an interview with India Today that Ukraine's security shouldn't come at the cost of Russia's security concerns.

2025-12-04T17:35:03.799879+00:00 IST

AI accurately predicts location of mineral deposits

The race to find the mineral deposits needed to support the world's growing population and energy transition is on, and those using artificial intelligence technology for exploration and extraction are already leading the way.

2025-12-04T17:26:05.718066+00:00 IST

Israel confirms deaths of Hamas East Rafah Battalion Commander

The Israel Defence Forces on Thursday confirmed the death of the commander of Hamas's East Rafah Battalion, his deputy, and a company commander during an operation in southern Gaza.

2025-12-04T17:25:20.595712+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hezbollah weapons storage sites in Lebanon

Israel struck several weapons storage facilities belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, the Israel Defence Forces said on Thursday.

2025-12-04T17:18:33.849309+00:00 IST

"Laid out ambitious plan for our collaboration...": Putin

In interviews with Aaj Tak and India Today, Putin said that India and Russia will work together on issues deemed important by both him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with likely discussions on future cooperation in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

2025-12-04T16:37:41.547610+00:00 IST

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US Rep Roy to introduce bill seeking "freeze on all immigration"

Speaking on The Benny Show, hosted by American political commentator and YouTuber Benny Johnson, Roy, a representative from Texas, said the proposed bill would halt all forms of immigration "until certain objectives are achieved."

2025-11-13T07:20:31.158934+00:00 IST

US President Trump signs bill to reopen government

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) signed into law the funding package to reopen the federal government, officially ending the longest shutdown in American history, which lasted for a record 43 days.

2025-11-13T04:03:55.770858+00:00 IST

US Congress passes funding bill to end record 43day govt shutdown

The United States Congress on Wednesday (local time) approved the federal funding package to reopen the government after a record 43-day shutdown, sending the bill to President Donald Trump for his signature.

2025-11-13T02:19:31.285313+00:00 IST

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'Will recognise Palestine if Israel doesn't stop Gaza crisis'

Starmer told a special meeting of his Cabinet that "now was the right time to move this position forward" because of the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and the diminishing prospects of a peace process.

2025-07-30T09:12:22.482057+00:00 IST

Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia’s Kamchatka

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) stated, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific, including Russia, Japan, Guam, Hawaii, and Alaska.

2025-07-30T01:11:40.073196+00:00 IST

"Russia is fighting alone against the entire West," says Lavrov

"The main task is to defeat the enemy. For the first time in history, Russia is fighting alone against the entire West. In World War I and World War II, we had allies. Now we have no allies on the battlefield. So we must rely on ourselves and not allow any weakness," Lavrov said, as quoted by RT.

2025-07-29T18:16:15.551141+00:00 IST

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“Grain from Ukraine”: Zelenskyy sets up Fund for Syria

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the setting up of "Grain from Ukraine" fund in order to provide security and economic prospects for stabilising Syria. The announcement was made on Thursday.

2025-01-02T12:46:45.288723+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts South Sandwich Island

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck South Sandwich Island on Wednesday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported.

2025-01-01T22:58:14.677004+00:00 IST

New Zealand welcomes New Year with fireworks

The Auckland Sky Tower went into countdown as crowd thronged to take part in New Year celebrations

2024-12-31T17:40:02.341815+00:00 IST

Asia

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China’s ultimate goal is Taiwan’s annihilation: Taiwan's MAC

The remarks came after Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Chairman Wang Huning, the fourth-ranked leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), addressed Beijing's annual Taiwan Work Conference on Tuesday.

2026-02-11T17:29:42.324574+00:00 IST

Pak: Militant attack takes place in Bannu; 3 militants killed

According to the Dawn, the militants launched a late-night assault on the Khonia Khel Police Post in the district's Wazir sub-division with heavy weapons, intending to seize control of the facility.

2026-02-11T16:35:26.240352+00:00 IST

China slams US' claims of Beijing conducting nuclear tests

The remarks came after US Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G DiNanno, speaking at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, accused Beijing of conducting "nuclear explosive tests" in June 2020.

2026-02-11T16:14:09.113680+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Brain study reveals predictive mechanism behind focus and hearing

When people focus on a task, the brain doesn't just listen differently -- it listens smarter. A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem shows that the auditory cortex, one of the brain's main sound-processing centers, changes how it operates during active engagement, synchronizing its activity to the rhythm of the task rather than merely reacting to sounds.

2025-10-19T08:22:43.512641+00:00 IST

FAO marks 80th anniversary during participation in Abu Dhabi

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) will celebrate its 80th anniversary through its participation as a strategic partner in the second edition of Abu Dhabi Global Food Week, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 21st to 23rd October 2025.

2025-10-19T01:46:58.266722+00:00 IST

UoS, UAE Scouts launch global JOTA-JOTI camp

The University of Sharjah (UoS) has hosted the launch of the Global Jamboree on the Air and Internet (JOTA-JOTI) under the theme "A World Shaped by Youth."

2025-10-19T01:35:51.502423+00:00 IST

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Asia

"Putin doesn't visit every country, hence India visit is signific

Singh talked about how India and Russia never had any border disputes, and this cordiality must be kept up.

2025-12-04T16:37:05.813135+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Tibet

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-12-04T16:26:55.300645+00:00 IST

Asia

India-Netherlands hold 13th Foreign Office Consultations

India and the Netherlands held the 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) on Thursday in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, while the Dutch delegation was headed by Christiaan Rebergen, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

2025-12-04T16:24:10.756018+00:00 IST

Asia

Putin says India–Russia cooperation is not aimed against anyone

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that growing cooperation between India and Russia is not targeted at any third country, including the United States, while addressing questions on the future of bilateral ties and Washington's reactions to them.

2025-12-04T16:00:10.286218+00:00 IST

Asia

"PM Modi is not someone who succumbs to pressure easily," Putin

Aaj Tak and India Today conducted a world-exclusive interview with President Vladimir Putin from the Kremlin where he called India a major global player.

2025-12-04T15:45:57.988449+00:00 IST

Asia

India wants this war to end: KP Fabian on India's position

As Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for his first visit since 2021, former diplomat KP Fabian said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to clearly communicate India's position on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict while continuing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.

2025-12-04T15:28:36.975616+00:00 IST

Asia

Russian MFA shares visuals of PM Modi personally welcoming Putin

PM Modi's decision to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the aircraft ramp was unexpected, and the Russian side had not been informed in advance, the Kremlin told Sputnik.

2025-12-04T15:13:26.907683+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi welcomes Putin, shares glimpses of car ride

Putin arrived in the national capital's Palam airport this evening in an aircraft of the Rossiya Special Flight Detachment to begin a two-day State visit.

2025-12-04T15:12:18.785245+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi, Putin depart from airport in same car

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same car as they departed from the Palam Technical Airport in Delhi.

2025-12-04T14:19:20.916821+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a state visit on Thursday.

2025-12-04T13:49:41.664886+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan warns of growing Chinese digital espionage threat

Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs has sounded an alarm over the rising risks of Chinese surveillance through several popular apps, officially identifying Douyin, Xiaohongshu (known internationally as RedNote), Sina Weibo, Weixin, and Baidu Cloud as potential threats to Taiwan's information security.

2025-12-04T12:44:09.531726+00:00 IST

Asia

Russian Panel awards leading BRICS Business, Public Initiative

The 2025 edition of the Expert of the Year Award, held in Moscow, highlighted a growing international footprint, with participants from multiple countries recognised for their contributions across 16 categories.

2025-12-04T12:36:46.306187+00:00 IST

Asia

"Our countries are tied with a solid, time-proven friendship," Ru

Belousov, while speaking to the Indian delegation led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting, said that both nations are friends based on mutual respect.

2025-12-04T12:24:45.007853+00:00 IST

Asia

India-Russia look at strengthening strategic partnership

India and Russia's strong relationship has withstood several global uncertainties and challenges. The two nations have a comprehensive strategic partnership across nuclear, space, and defence, culminating in regional and bilateral cooperation, according to Chintan Research Foundation.

2025-12-04T12:20:03.382276+00:00 IST