NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday reiterated India’s position on the Russia-Ukraine wwar, saying that it “rests on some postulates.” He stressed that “differences can only be resolved through dialogue and negotiation, not war,” and affirmed that “negotiations are the only way forward.”Jaishankar made these remarks while addressing a joint press conference…
NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM to visit Poland in more than four decades, he said, “For decades, India’s policy was to maintain distance from all countries. The situation has now changed … Today, India’s policy is to maintain close ties with all countries. Today’s India wants to connect…
Ukraine’s recent incursion into Russia’s Kursk region marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict, representing the largest cross-border attack on Russian territory since World War II. This operation, launched on August 6, has seen Ukrainian forces push deep into Russian territory, capturing villages, disrupting supply lines, and creating a “buffer zone” aimed at preventing…
Ukraine is on the brink of deploying robotic dogs to its front lines, as the country seeks to enhance its military capabilities amidst a shortage of manpower. The innovative machines, known as “BAD One,” are designed to undertake high-risk missions such as reconnaissance and mine detection.In a recent demonstration held in an undisclosed location within…
(Representative Image) Following Nike‘s decision to halt sales to Russia shortly after the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago, an online sports retailer owned by Russia’s Zenit soccer club, footballstore.ru, continues to offer dozens of Nike-branded items, including the US sportswear maker‘s Phantom GT2 Elite soccer boots for around USD 330….
In an effort to manage global oil supplies amidst the Ukraine conflict, the United States has clarified its position regarding India’s purchase of Russian oil. According to US treasury officials, the objective of the sanctions and the $60 per barrel price cap imposed by the G7 is to ensure stable oil supplies globally while limiting…
“Russian oil supplies to India are maintained at a steadily high level; no problems arise with determining means of payment for oil exported by Russia,” Maria Zakharova, the official spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry, said. The priority in payments “is given to national currencies,” she highlighted. India, while maintaining its economic and defense relationships…
In a significant diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia next year. This invitation, conveyed during a meeting with external affairs mnister S Jaishankar at the Kremlin, underscores the enduring strategic partnership between India and Russia amidst a complex global landscape.The big picture: strengthening…
KOLKATA: Prices of certified polished diamonds have fallen month-on-month by a whopping 35% during Dussehra compared to last year’s Navratri-Dussehra period. The drop has now reached a level where certain categories of diamonds have touched 2004 prices. A combination of factors like the Russia-Ukraine war, recession in the US and China, and the growing popularity…
