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Russia gas tanker sinks near Libya after explosions, fire; Moscow blames Ukraine

Russia said the tanker has been confirmed to have completely sunk at the site of the incident, with the wreckage lying in the maritime area between Libya and Malta. (File photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin- photo for representation)
Published on Mar 05, 2026 03:00 am IST

Russia ready to help India with energy supply amid Middle East conflict: Report

Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz shipping route, which has in turn triggered a surge in oil prices.
Updated on Mar 04, 2026 12:02 am IST

Mumbai man stranded at Moscow airport begs for help, Indian Embassy reacts

The Indian Embassy said said it had reached out to the passenger and that “the issue has been addressed.”
Updated on Mar 04, 2026 03:02 pm IST

Are we in ‘World War 3’? Putin-linked strategist warns after US-Israel strikes

Dugin also criticised what he described as a false sense of normalcy inside Russia.
Updated on Mar 02, 2026 12:03 pm IST

‘Cynical murder’: Putin after Iran's Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on Saturday, aged 86, Iranian state media announced, in air strikes by Israel and the United States.
Updated on Mar 01, 2026 04:53 pm IST

Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, injuring 20 people

The focus on Ukraine's energy sector continues as cities face destruction and blackouts from ongoing assaults.
Published on Feb 26, 2026 12:28 pm IST

Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion

European officials are travelling to the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday to show their support for President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Published on Feb 24, 2026 10:53 pm IST

Employee fired for giving blanket to dog in minus-20°C cold, outrage follows

The mistreatment of Dodobonya, a beloved stray dog, has sparked outrage in Russia.
Published on Feb 24, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Moscow airports operating again after restrictions over drone attacks

Russia's Defence Ministry said air defence units had intercepted or destroyed 130 Ukrainian drones over a four-hour period ending at 8 p.m.
Published on Feb 23, 2026 03:50 am IST

Russian fighter jets spotted near Alaskan ADIZ; NORAD responds

NORAD identified Russian military aircraft in the Alaskan ADIZ. Here's why the Russian jets were in the US airspace and what happened in ADIZ.
Published on Feb 21, 2026 06:02 am IST

Russian woman says husband left her stranded in India after 5 years of marriage

Olga is currently seeking legal assistance to resolve her visa status and return home.
Published on Feb 20, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Russia downs dozens of drones amid oil refinery attack, say authorities

Russia has launched an attack on Ukrainian drones, authorities said.
Published on Feb 19, 2026 12:47 pm IST

No reason to believe India halted Russian oil imports, says Moscow

The remarks came against the backdrop of Washington’s claim that New Delhi has agreed to stop importing Russian crude.
Updated on Feb 19, 2026 08:21 am IST

India's merchandise imports from Russia drop 40% in January

In September, India's Russian oil imports fell $3.32 bn, nearly 30% drop from April.
Updated on Feb 18, 2026 12:01 pm IST

US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva from today | Here's what we know

Soldiers fire a canon towards Russian army positions near Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Updated on Feb 17, 2026 09:18 am IST

Toxin used to kill Alexei Navalny likely synthetic, say dart frog experts

Alexei Navalny passed away in an Arctic prison colony in February 2024 while serving a 19-year sentence for "extremism," a charge that he and his supporters say was punishment for his opposition work.
Published on Feb 17, 2026 09:10 am IST

Kremlin says ‘main issues’ to be discussed in Geneva talks, including territory

The Kremlin confirmed that the Russian delegation would be led by Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to President Vladimir Putin.
Published on Feb 16, 2026 05:13 pm IST

US says no reason to dispute Navalny's death report: What were Europe's findings

The five European countries blamed Russia for the death of Navalny.
Published on Feb 15, 2026 08:44 pm IST

Russia's war footing may remain after Ukraine war, Latvia spy chief warns

Russia has repeatedly claimed to be preparing cases against Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia at the UN International Court of Justice.
Published on Feb 15, 2026 07:40 pm IST

Ahead of US-mediated talks, Russia claims capture of dozen Ukrainian villages

Employees work next to a crater at the site of the heavily damaged logistics hub of the Novus supermarket following Russian missiles and drones strikes in Kyiv.
Published on Feb 15, 2026 02:34 pm IST

'Slave to war': Zelensky slams Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine war entering year 5

Russia and Ukraine will hold US-brokered talks next week, and Zelensky said Kyiv was doing "everything" to end the war.
Published on Feb 15, 2026 02:21 am IST

Alexei Navalny poisoned with dart frog toxin by Russia, European leaders say

Alexei Navalny had rallied hundreds of thousands across Russia in anti-Kremlin protests as he exposed the alleged ill-gotten gains of Putin's inner circle before he died in 2024.
Updated on Feb 15, 2026 09:41 am IST

What is MAX? Russia names alternative after WhatsApp fully blocked

MAX was pre-installed on smartphones sold in the Russian Federation from September 2025 onwards. After which, messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram faced restricted
Updated on Feb 12, 2026 08:49 pm IST

Consequences of ending the new START Treaty

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025.
Published on Feb 12, 2026 03:24 pm IST

Chinese tourists head to Russia, Thailand on extended Lunar New Year break

Chinese tourists head to Russia, Thailand on extended Lunar New Year break
Published on Feb 12, 2026 12:22 pm IST

Russia trying to fully block WhatsApp to push state-owned surveillance app: Meta

Amid the block attempts, WhatsApp said that it "continued to do everything we can to keep users connected".
Updated on Feb 12, 2026 10:00 am IST

Volodymyr Zelensky reveals when the next elections will be held in Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine would hold elections only after a ceasefire with Moscow and the provision of "security guarantees".
Published on Feb 12, 2026 12:32 am IST

Russia counters India halting oil purchase claim: ‘No one except Trump…’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the statement to the country's parliament.
Updated on Feb 12, 2026 09:00 am IST