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US Ukraine envoy downplays Putin’s mobilisation move: ‘Sign of weakness’

The partial mobilisation ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin is a sign of "weakness", the US ambassador in Ukraine said on Wednesday. "Sham referenda and mobilisation are signs of weakness, of Russian failure. The United States will never recognise Russia's claim to...

Will US defend Taiwan amid China invasion? White House on ‘hypothetical’ query

The White House has defended President Joe Biden's remarks that the American military would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, saying he was answering a "hypothetical question" that was not a reflection of any change in...

Canadian warship transits Taiwan Strait amid tensions

TORONTO: A Canadian warship on Tuesday sailed through the Taiwan Strait en route to the East China Sea to begin its participation in a United Nations operation, as Ottawa said it is “committed to upholding stability and prosperity in the...

On Putin’s mobilisation call, China calls for ‘ceasefire through dialogue’

China called Wednesday for a "ceasefire through dialogue and consultation" following Russian President Vladimir Putin's address on Ukraine, in which he announced a partial military mobilisation. "We call on the relevant parties to realise a ceasefire through dialogue and consultation, and find...

Iran protests following Mahsa Amini’s death intensify: 5 points

Iranian authorities said on Wednesday that three people including a member of the security forces had been killed during the unrest sweeping the country following the death of a woman in police custody. Protests in Iran, which started after the death...

Ratan Tata, former SC judge among newly appointed trustees of PM CARES Fund

Eminent personalities, including industrialist and TATA Sons chairman emeritus Ratan Tata, former Supreme Court judge KT Thomas, and former deputy Lok Sabha speaker Kariya Munda have been nominated as trustees of the PM CARES Fund, the government said in...

We’ll miss you ‘Gajodhar Bhaiya’: Bhagwant Mann mourns Raju Srivastava’s death, his ‘Laughter Challenge’ co-contestant

Condolence messages poured in from across India soon after comedian Raju Srivastava's death was confirmed by his family on Wednesday morning. Several celebrities and political leaders, cutting across party lines, extended condolences to his family and admirers. Among them...

NSA Doval to distribute medal on 55th raising day of R&AW

India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing, today celebrated its 55th Raising Day with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval slated to distribute 106 medals to officers and personnel of the spy agency for commendable performance and meritorious work later...

Watch – ‘Abhi match dekhne do yaar. Aise kya hota hai’: Sourav Ganguly irked as journalist tries to interview him

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly was recently left annoyed by a reporter who had asked for an interview during India's Asia Cup campaign in the UAE. India had put on a disappointing show in the tournament where they had...

Russia says longer-range US missiles for Ukraine would ‘cross red line’

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that if the United States decided to supply Kyiv with longer-range missiles, it would cross a "red line" and become "a party to the conflict". In a briefing, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova added...

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SC orders deployment of judicial officers in Bengal’s SIR

Dismayed over the ongoing tussle between the West Bengal Government and the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Supreme...