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In surprise visit to Kursk, Putin vows to completely liberate region amid 30-day ceasefire
Moscow, March 13: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday made a surprise visit to the Kursk region, where he told troops that Moscow's goal is to "completely liberate" the area as soon as possible, CNN reported.
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds meeting with forces in Kursk: Kremlin
Moscow, March 13: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting at a command post of the Kursk group of forces, state agency TASS reported, citing Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Trump warns Russia of sanctions, tariffs until Ukraine ceasefire deal reached
Washinton, DC, March 8: US President Donald Trump has said he is "strongly considering large-scale banking sanctions and tariffs" on Russia until a "ceasefire and a final peace settlement agreement" with Ukraine is reached.
Russia says it would regard European peacekeepers in Ukraine as official involvement by NATO
Moscow, March 6: On Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow would consider the deployment of European peacekeepers to Ukraine as NATO's official involvement in the war against Russia, according to Al Jazeera.
Technology can boost India's growth rate by 2-3 pc: NITI Aayog CEO
New Delhi, March 5: Technology has the potential to increase India's growth rate by 2-3 per cent, NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam said on Wednesday as the government think tank launched the NITI Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH), which will serve as a frontier tech action tank to make India a technology-driven nation.
Quantum computing to bring major changes in national security strategies: NITI Aayog
New Delhi, March 5: NITI Aayog on Wednesday released a detailed report on the impact of quantum computing on national security, emphasising that quantum technology is not just a scientific breakthrough but also a competition for future global power.
China watches from the sidelines as Trump switches allegiance
Hong Kong, March 4: As world respect for the USA plummeted to a new nadir on 28 February, after President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance dressed down Ukraine's leader in a televised White House meeting, the true winners are Moscow and Beijing. The capitulation of the US to tsarist Vladimir Putin's viewpoint is astonishing in its rapidity, and it bodes ill for smaller countries around the world and hotspots like Taiwan.
I gave Russia nothing except grief.., Trump criticises past US administrations' handling of Ukraine conflict
Washington, DC, March 4: President Donald Trump said under his administration Russia "got nothing except grief" and criticised past US Presidents for their handling of Moscow's 'expansionist' actions when Russia "got" Georgia and a big submarine base and "even tried to get the whole Ukraine"
Ukrainian border guards refusing to fight against Russian military: report
Moscow, Mar 4: Ukrainian border guards are refusing to perform combat operations against Russian counterparts in the Kursk region, Russian state-owned news agency Ria Novosti reported on Tuesday citing available video recordings.
Ukraine needs greater collective strength from the world, says Zelenskyy
Kyiv, March 3: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine was fighting for normalcy and safety, and added that it wants the war to end.
India's R&D spending surged in last 10 years: Union Minister
New Delhi, March 3: India's spending on Research and Development (R&D) has doubled in the last one decade, from Rs 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,27,381 crore, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Monday, underscoring the role of government-backed initiatives in catalysing scientific advancements in the country.
Myanmar PM, top military officials to meet Putin in Moscow on Tuesday
Naypyidaw, Mar 3: Myanmar Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing left for Moscow with other top ministers and military officials of the country on an official visit to Russia on Monday.
Spend less time worrying about Putin, and more time worrying about migrants, Trump
Washington DC March 3: US President Donald Trump on Monday pushed back criticism that his stand on Ukraine was pro Putin by asking people to focus more on domestic issues like immigration.
Ukraine 'ready to sign' minerals deal with US: Zelenskyy
Kyiv, March 3: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is "ready to sign" a minerals agreement with the United States, describing it as the "first step toward security guarantees."
Trying to get Putin to a negotiating table in peace talks: Marco Rubio
Washington, DC, March 3: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has weighed in on the ongoing discussions surrounding the potential for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, noting that the primary goal at the moment is to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, ABC News reported.
New US administration largely coincides with our vision, says Kremlin
Moscow, March 2: The vision of the new Donald Trump administration "largely coincides" with that of Russia, a Kremlin spokesperson said, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Democrats criticise Trump for public showdown with Zelensky
New York, March 1: Democratic Party leaders have accused US President Donald Trump of batting for his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during the public showdown with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, on Friday.
Putin allies rejoice after heated Trump-Zelensky meeting at White House
Moscow, March 1: Russian state media and allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin took a victory lap after US President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance berated Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday.
Excel in frontier tech by making best use of internationally-competitive infrastructure being set-up in India: Defence Minister
New Delhi, Friday 28: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the youth to inculcate scientific temper and excel in frontier technologies by making the best use of the internationally competitive infrastructure being established in the country due to the Government's efforts.
Modern technologies adding lethality, unpredictability in warfare: Rajnath Singh on National Science Day
Hyderabad, February 28: Cutting-edge and frontier technologies are adding new dimensions of lethality and unpredictability in modern warfare, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday in Hyderabad.
Russia says foiled terrorist attack on a senior Church figure
Moscow, Feb 28: Russia on Friday accused Ukraine for making an attempt to assassinate a senior Russian Orthodox Church figure, 66-year-old Georgy Alexandrovich Shevkunov, the Tikhon of Simferopol and Crimea who is also a member of Russian President Vladimir Putin's advisory council on culture and the arts.
Need to find solutions to critical technological challenges: Rajnath Singh
Hyderabad, Feb 28: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday stressed the need to find solutions to critical technological challenges as he called upon the youth to inculcate a scientific temper and excel in frontier technologies by making the best use of the internationally competitive infrastructure being established in the country.
Ukraine peace deal will happen 'fairly quickly or not at all': Trump
Washington, Feb 28: The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pressed President Donald Trump for a more substantial US commitment to protecting Ukraine if the war ends and warned his US counterpart not to reward Russian President Vladimir Putin in any peace deal.
Western elites trying to undermine: Putin says Russia-US talks inspire hope on restoring ties
Moscow, February 27: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia and the US are ready to step up cooperation.
South Korea spy agency says North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia
Seoul, February 27: North Korea appears to have deployed additional troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, South Korea's spy agency said on Thursday, local media reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to visit Russia to attend 80th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War
New Delhi, February 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Russia for the May 9 parade at Moscow's Red Square to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian news agency TASS reported on Wednesday, citing a source in military circles.
Russia offers rare earth metals to US
Moscow, Feb 25: Russia on Monday said that it is ready to strike a deal with the United States on rare earth metals. Speaking with media in Moscow, Dmitry Peskov, the Press Secretary of the President of Russia, said that the country has many rare earth metals that the United States needs and any possible deal in future will further boost cooperation between both nations.
UK announces largest sanction package against Russia since start of war against Ukraine
London February 25: The Labour Party-led United Kingdom government has announced the largest sanctions package of over 100 new sanctions against Russia after the completion of three years of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
It's in Russia's benefit to end war in Ukraine, says Trump after meeting Macron
Washington, Feb 24: US President Donald Trump said it is to Russia's “benefit” to make a deal and end the war against Ukraine and he thinks President Vladimir Putin does want to make a deal.
Putin, Xi Jinping hold telephonic conversation to further develop comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation
Moscow, February 24: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held a telephone conversation to strengthen and discuss further development of their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation.
Russia remains open to peace talks on Ukraine: Kremlin
Moscow, Feb 24: Russia remains open to negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, local media reported, citing Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Trump administration wants Kyiv to 'tone down' UN resolution condemning Russia
Washington DC, February 23: The Donald Trump administration in the United States wants Ukraine to withdraw an annual resolution at the United Nations condemning Russia's war and instead replace it with a US-sponsored statement calling for an end to the conflict that contains no mention of Russian responsibility, the Washington Post reported, citing officials and diplomats.
Putin lauds Russian soldiers in Ukraine for defending 'national interest'
Moscow, Feb 23: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that his armed forces in Ukraine are protecting "national interests", and pledged "unchanged" determination to strengthen the nation's military in the changing world order.
President Putin, Zelenskyy have to get together to stop the war: Donald Trump
Washington DC, February 22: US President Donald Trump called for an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "get together to stop the war and stop killing millions of people."
North Korean defence chief reaffirms friendship with Russia during banquet for Russian holiday
Seoul, Feb 21: North Korea's Defence Minister has reaffirmed "invincible" friendship with Russia during a banquet celebrating Russia's Defender of the Fatherland Day, hosted by the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang, state media reported Friday.
Astreya marks one year in Hyderabad: A milestone of innovation, growth, and global impact
Hyderabad, Feb 21: Astreya, a global leader in IT managed services and digital transformation, is marking the one-year anniversary of its Hyderabad facility -- a dynamic centre that’s quickly become a catalyst for innovation in cloud computing and automation.
Quantum computing, AI to revolutionise drug discovery in India: Ex-ICMR chief
New Delhi, Feb 20: Quantum computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise drug discovery in India, and enable the country to become a global hub for pharmaceutical advancements, said Dr. Balram Bhargava, Former Director General, ICMR.
Trudeau reaffirms support for Ukraine amid Trump's criticism of war efforts
Ottawa, February 20: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed Canada's commitment to Ukraine, emphasising the broader implications of the war and the importance of defending global stability. Sharing a speech on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, "Canada will always stand up for Ukraine," Trudeau underscored that Ukraine's struggle extends beyond its own borders.
South Korea to secure 18,000 GPUs by first half of 2026
Seoul, Feb 20: South Korea will acquire 18,000 high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) by the first half of next year to enhance the country's artificial intelligence (AI) computing capabilities, the science ministry said on Thursday.
Trump threatens Zelensky Ukraine war could be settled without him
New York, Feb 20: As their war of words escalated, US President Donald Trump threatened Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky that there could be a deal with Russia to end the three-year Ukraine War without him.