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Putin says Russia did not start Ukraine war, accuses West of 'igniting' conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during an interview at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday,
Published on Dec 05, 2025 12:00 pm IST

Battle for West’s identity intensifies in the US, UK

Kirk and Robinson are part of an increasingly large number of individuals, groups and organisations — some more prominent and influential than others — who believe — in varying degrees of strength — that the West as an idea and a force in human affairs is facing an existential threat. (AP)
Published on Oct 01, 2025 10:44 pm IST

Russia will no longer play ‘one-sided’ games with West: President Putin

Putin said that Russia's repeated security concerns regarding NATO's activities were ignored by the West.
Updated on Jun 28, 2025 07:11 am IST

Eid 2025 crescent moon sighting date for Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, UK, Germany

Eid 2025: Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and self-discipline, fostering family gatherings and community celebrations.
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 04:36 pm IST

In West’s fight against China, an unlikely weapon emerges: Online porn

An unexpected weapon is being discussed in some quarters that the West can use in case of a war with China.
Published on Nov 11, 2024 07:50 pm IST

Who has been freed in Russia-West prisoner deal?

Who has been freed in Russia-West prisoner deal?
Published on Aug 01, 2024 10:37 pm IST

NATO summit: Spain PM rejects 'double standards' on Gaza

US President Joe Biden, from left, Pedro Sanchez, Spain's prime minister, and Jens Stoltenberg, secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), participate in a welcome handshake during the NATO Summit in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Published on Jul 11, 2024 04:28 am IST

Americans swelter in extreme temperatures amid persistent heat wave in the US

Security staff members cool off near cooling fans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on July 6, 2024 during a record-breaking heatwave in the US. The administration of US President Joe Biden on July 2, proposed new regulations aimed at protecting laborers working in extremely high temperatures, as heat waves intensified by climate change increasingly blanket the nation. The rule would be aimed at mail carriers, delivery people, construction workers, landscapers, restaurant staff and others exposed to consistently high heat indexes, which measures how the temperature actually feels to humans. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:05 pm IST

Why was German diplomat summoned by India over Arvind Kejriwal's arrest?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with EAM S Jaishankar.
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 11:25 am IST

‘Russia-NATO conflict just one step from World War III’: Putin warns West

Russian presidential candidate and incumbent President Vladimir Putin speaks after polling stations closed, in Moscow, Russia, March 18, 2024.
Published on Mar 18, 2024 05:48 am IST

Delhi Police rescue two girls from Mumbai

Both girls are unrelated, and investigators said they suspect that a human trafficking was involved in kidnapping the girls and taking them to Mumbai, adding that a probe is ongoing. (Representational image)
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 05:38 am IST

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Published on Dec 25, 2023 09:50 am IST

Sunrays: Peace is not the absence of war

The character of a society or a country is the mean of the character of people that constitute it. If each one of us realises the value of good character and builds it for ourselves and our children, the world shall benefit immensely. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 08:34 am IST

Turkey’s economy has improved, but its foreign policy is still messy

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A worker prepares a Turkish flag ahead of a meeting of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Published on Dec 17, 2023 08:00 am IST

Kanye West screams antisemitic rant after being challenged ‘You ain't God’

Kanye West had a manic meltdown at a concert during his Saint Pablo tour.
Updated on Dec 16, 2023 06:14 pm IST

Five challenges that can choke Biden presidency

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his economic agenda at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, U.S. September 14, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
Published on Oct 10, 2023 10:00 pm IST

How do celebs like their cuppa joe?

Singer Taylor Swift’s preferred coffee is a grande non-fat caramel latte
Published on Oct 06, 2023 02:06 pm IST

Share evidence on Nijjar, not accusations, India tells Canada

PM Modi and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
Updated on Sept 21, 2023 05:36 am IST

Get over ‘West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar takes indirect swipe at China

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
Published on Sept 18, 2023 07:01 am IST

Shilpa on her show being called a cheap rip-off of Vampire Diaries: We don’t even have the bandwidth to match the quality

Shilpa Agnihotri made her comeback on TV after 4 years with the show Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal.
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 10:14 pm IST

Wavering night temperatures lead to uncomfortable weather in Pune

Cloudy weather in Pune on Thursday. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 12:05 am IST

1,600 fines during Delhi anti-plastic drive

The civic body had limited success convincing weekly markets to give up single-use plastic. (HT Archive)
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:20 am IST

Russia announces 'reciprocal' expulsion of more than 20 German diplomats

Russia announced the expulsion of "more than 20" German diplomats.
Published on Apr 23, 2023 03:32 am IST

EU unveils $1.2 billion cyber plan to curb cross-border hacking attacks

European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 09:43 pm IST

Mystery over 78-yr-old woman’s death and fire at west Delhi house

Police said an inspection of the flat showed that fire was started deliberately, but did not immediately name any suspects. (File)
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 01:41 am IST

On Washington’s 18th St, a bank waits for change

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India-born American corporate leader Ajay Banga, a Joe Biden nominee, is set to take over the institution this summer.
Published on Apr 11, 2023 06:13 pm IST

Taking stock of India’s policy on Ukraine war

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A general view of Bakhmut, the site of heavy battles with Russian troops in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, April 9, 2023 (AP)
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 07:28 pm IST

NATO expansion will end up shaping India’s policy

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For all the talk of Russia’s desire to step up ties with India, the challenges are mounting on multiple fronts. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 08:57 pm IST

A common agenda for the Global South

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New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses at the opening session of Voice of Global South Summit 2023, via video conferencing, on Thursday. (ANI Photo) (ANI/PIB)
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 08:09 pm IST