Ukraine
- World
Russian drones use components from China, Europe, US: Zelensky
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said during a video address that more than 2,000 Shahed drones and missiles utilising Western components were used by Russia against Ukraine in October alone, calling…
- Offbeat
Russian court levies unprecedented fine on Google
In a landmark decision, a Russian court has imposed a staggering fine on Google, amounting to around 2 undecillion rubles (approximately USD 2.5 decillion). The decision comes as a result of Google’s…
- India
Ready to provide all possible assistance to end Ukraine conflict: PM Modi
Kazan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, October 22 reiterated to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India is ready to provide any possible assistance in the future to resolve the ongoing conflict…
- World
Defence Secretary Austin reaffirms US, NATO’s long-term commitment to Ukraine
Brussels: United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has reaffirmed the US and NATO’s long-term commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine. “Like countries of goodwill around the world, our NATO allies…
- India
India communicating between Russia and Ukraine: Jaishankar
Washington: India is communicating between Russia and Ukraine to help the two warring nations resolve their differences, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. “I’m glad you used the word communication…
- World
India cautions against fatalism in ongoing Ukraine & Gaza conflicts
United Nations: Amid the ongoing Ukraine and Gaza conflicts, India on Saturday cautioned that the world cannot be “fatalistic” about the continuation of violence on a large scale, asserting that the international…
- World
‘Already invited India’: Zelenskyy on 2nd peace summit to end Ukraine conflict
United Nations: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council that “we have to prepare” the second peace summit to end the Russia-Ukraine war “altogether” and he has invited India and…
- World
Jaishankar holds phone conversation with Ukrainian counterpart
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a phone conversation with newly-appointed Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha with a focus on boosting bilateral ties and finding a solution to…
- Middle East
Iran denounces Western countries for imposing new sanctions on Tehran
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has denounced certain Western countries over fresh sanctions imposed on Tehran, which was accused of selling ballistic missiles to Russia. The Iranian Foreign Minister made…
- World
Russia, Ukraine swap 206 prisoners in exchange deal
Kyiv: Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 206 prisoners of war, said the Russian Defence Ministry. “A total of 103 Russian servicemen who were taken prisoner in Kursk region have been released. In…
- Hyderabad
Telangana’s Mohd Sufiyan held captive by Russian Army returns home
Hyderabad: Mohammad Sufiyan, a young man from Narayanpet district, has returned to India after being held captive by the Russian Army for eight months. The 22-year-old was joined by three other young…
- World
Vladimir Putin warns West against direct involvement in Ukraine conflict
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that by providing Ukraine with long-range weapons, Western countries risk involving directly in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In such circumstances, Russia would be forced to make “appropriate…
- World
NSA Doval & Russian counterpart discuss Ukraine conflict resolution
New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has held wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in St Petersburg and discussed important issues of “mutual interests” amid fresh calls for India’s…
- World
Iran to back any peace plan agreed by Russia, Ukraine: Official
Tehran: Iran would support any peace plan agreed by Russia and Ukraine, a top Iranian security official has said. Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, made the remarks…
- World
At least 51 killed, over 200 injured in Russian missile attack in Ukraine
Kyiv: At least 51 people were killed and more than 200 others injured in a Russian missile attack against a military educational facility in central Ukraine in one of the deadliest single…
