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Russia to toughen stance in talks after Ukraine's alleged attack on Putin's residence
Moscow, Dec 30: Russia will toughen its position in the Ukraine negotiations following an alleged Ukrainian attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.
Zelensky, Trump signal near deal on ending Ukraine war (Ld)
New York, Dec 29: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said a peace plan to end the war was "90 per cent" ready, while US President Donald Trump asserted they were "getting a lot closer, maybe very close", after their meeting to find a path to ending the four-year conflict.
Trump, Zelensky keep talks light as Ukraine peace negotiations advance
Washington, Dec 29: A mix of humor, gestures, and casual exchanges marked a high-stakes press appearance as US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to project ease and momentum at Mar-a-Lago, even as negotiations to end the war in Ukraine remained unresolved but close.
Trump says he had 'very productive' phone call with Putin prior to meeting with Zelensky
Washington, Dec 29: US President Donald Trump said that he had a "very productive" telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin prior to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in US Florida on Sunday over the latest draft of a peace plan aimed at ending the Ukraine crisis.
Trump, Zelensky say Ukraine peace deal 'very close' after Florida talks
Washington, Dec 29: US President Donald Trump said that peace negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine were "very close" following what he described as a "terrific meeting" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
If Kiev does not want peace, Russia will achieve all special military operation goals by military means: Putin
Moscow, December 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday visited a command post of the Russian Armed Forces and his remarks there that if Ukraine refuses to end things peacefully, Russia would meet the challenges with force, as reported by TASS.
Territories, Zaporizhzhia NPP remain red lines for Ukraine in peace talks: Zelenskyy ahead of meeting with Trump
Kyiv, December 28: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that the territories which Russia occupied during the four-year-long running war and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant are "red lines" for Ukraine, emphasising that any sensitive decisions would require consultation with the Ukrainian people through a referendum or legislative changes, ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday.
Russian army holds Kupyansk, raids Ukrainian military infrastructure
Moscow, Dec 27: The Russian army holds control of the strategic city of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region, and conducted a large-scale strike on Ukrainian military-related targets overnight, Moscow said Saturday.
Moscow scoffs Zelensky's peace plan even as Trump remains non-committal before Sunday meeting
New Delhi, Dec 27: While United States President Donald Trump appears non-committal in backing Ukraine's 20-point peace plan until Sunday's discussion with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia has termed it "radically different" from the one it was working on with Washington.
Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida on Sunday to push peace talks
Kyiv, December 27: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that he plans to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, as part of efforts to push forward a peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, CNN reported.
IANS Year Ender 2025: Revanth Reddy and Telangana's social justice agenda
Hyderabad, Dec 26: Caste census and the move to enhance reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) dominated Telangana politics in 2025. Sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs), two Cabinet expansions, the Congress party's victory in the Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll, and its strong showing in the recently conducted Gram Panchayat elections were among the other major political developments of the year.
"Russia fully committed to achieving peace": Trump's foreign envoy Steve Witkoff after Miami talks conclude
Florida, December 22: US President Donald Trump's foreign envoy, Steve Witkoff, stated that Russia "remains fully committed to achieving peace" in Ukraine as the United States concluded talks with the Russian delegation in Miami, Florida.
Russia launched 1300 drones, 1200 guided aerial bombs at Ukraine over past week: Zelenskyy
Kyiv, December 22: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russia launched 1,300 attack drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and nine missiles over the past week against Ukraine, amid the ongoing war between the two nations.
Ukraine peace talks in Miami 'constructive', says Russian envoy Dmitriev
Florida, December 21: Special envoy of the Russian President and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev, stated that the discussions on a settlement for a peace deal in Ukraine currently underway in Miami are being held constructively, noting that talks, which started on Friday, will continue through Sunday (local time), TASS reported.
Zelenskyy details "constructive" peace negotiations in call with Norwegian PM
Kyiv, December 21: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a detailed conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Sunday to discuss the current momentum of diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Timothee Chalamet shuts down alter ego rumours, collaborates with rapper EsDeeKid
Washington DC, December 20: Actor Timothee Chalamet has seemingly put an end to online speculation linking him to British rapper EsDeeKid, while offering fans an unexpected twist -- a musical collaboration, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
With India-EU trade pact talks in decisive phase, Dutch FM hopes for early conclusion; emphasises resilient supply chains
By Ayushi Agarwal, New Delhi, December 19: As negotiations between India and the European Union on a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) enter a "decisive phase, " Netherlands Foreign Minister David van Weel has underscored the growing importance of such pacts with like-minded partners amid global trade uncertainties.
India seeks Netherlands support as EU free trade talks enter decisive phase: Jaishankar
New Delhi, December 19: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India is entering what he described as a "decisive phase" in negotiations with the European Union on a free trade agreement, and stressed the importance of support from key EU members, including the Netherlands.
Rs 7,210 crore project to boost use of AI, tech in courts: Arjun Ram Meghwal
New Delhi, Dec 19: Aiming to enhance judicial productivity, both qualitatively and quantitatively, Phase-III of the eCourts Mission Mode project, with an outlay of Rs 7,210 crore, is under implementation to boost the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in courts, the Parliament was informed on Friday.
US, Russian negotiators to meet in Miami over peace deal to end Ukraine crisis: Report
Washington, Dec 18: US and Russian negotiators are expected to hold talks in Miami, the US state of Florida, this weekend over a peace deal aimed at ending the Ukraine crisis that has lasted nearly four years, US media outlet Politico reported.
Trump says Russia, Ukraine closer to peace after Berlin talks
Washington, Dec 16: Expressing cautious optimism that months of fighting could be brought to an end, US President Donald Trump said that negotiations aimed at ending the Russia–Ukraine war were moving closer to a breakthrough following extensive talks with European leaders and Ukrainian officials in Berlin.
US warns ISIS threat remains despite territorial defeats
Washington, Dec 13,: The United States continues to face an evolving threat from the ISIS and al-Qaida despite years of counterterrorism operations, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the State Department’s top counterterrorism role has said.
Delhi slips into 'severe' air category, stage-III GRAP curbs enforced across NCR
New Delhi, Dec 13: With air quality in the national capital deteriorating sharply, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday invoked Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, placing the region in the ‘Severe’ pollution category.
US vows aggressive global counterterror push; warns of ISIS, Iran threats
Washington, Dec 13: The Trump administration is committed to preventing a major terrorist attack on the US homeland by dismantling global terror networks, confronting state sponsors and expanding burden-sharing with allies, the nominee for America’s top counterterrorism post told lawmakers.
Piyush Goyal says India left no stone unturned for a fair India-EU FTA talks
New Delhi, December 11: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday addressed the India-Italy Business Forum plenary session in Mumbai along with Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.
India-US trade negotiations progressing well, happiness of USTR very much welcome: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, December 11: Negotiations are progressing well for the trade deal between India and United States and substantial discussions have taken place, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.
PM Modi, Trump review India-US Strategic Partnership progress in phone conversation
New Delhi, Dec 11: In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on Thursday with both leaders discussing bilateral ties as well as regional and international developments.
Piyush Goyal says trade talks with US going well but no deadline for deal
Mumbai, Dec 11: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the ongoing trade talks between Indian and US officials are progressing well, but at the same time, ruled out any deadline for signing a deal.
India must seek balance in trade talks as US Trade Representative calls India Difficult Nut to Crack: GTRI
New Delhi, December 11: India must insist on balanced outcomes in the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States and remain extremely cautious about extending concessions on agricultural crops or genetically modified (GMO) products, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said in a detailed note.
We are working for peace, not a truce: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov
Moscow, December 10: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday emphasised that Russia is focused on achieving a sustainable, long-term peace rather than a temporary truce.
India, US making progress on bilateral trade agreement: Department of Commerce
New Delhi, December 10: India and the US are making progress on their bilateral trade agreement, with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal meeting US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer on Wednesday to discuss trade and economic ties.
Both sides committed to early conclusion of India-EU trade deal: Piyush Goyal
Jaipur, December 10: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday expressed confidence that India and the European Union are committed to an early conclusion of their Free Trade Agreement, though he refrained from giving a specific timeline.
India-US bilateral trade talks progress well, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
By Shailesh Yadav, Jaipur (Rajasthan), December 10: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday expressed optimism about ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, stating that discussions are "progressing well" towards a bilateral trade agreement.
It means a lot: Aditi Nandy after clinching gold medal in Masters 1 category at World Pro Powerlifting Championship
Kolkata, December 10: Powerlifting, a sport struggling to be on India's radar, has a few aspirants who relentlessly pursue it in the nation, and Bengal's Aditi Nandy is one of them.
Foreign secy Misr meet US trade representative Switzer, discussions include ongoing trade negotiations
New Delhi, December 10: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer, with discussions covering the strong India-US economic and technology partnership, besides ongoing trade negotiations, and opportunities to boost two-way trade and resilient supply chains.
Andhra CM asks officials to discuss interest rate cut with banks
Amaravati, Dec 10: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed the officials to discuss with various banks and financial institutions to bring down the interest rates on loans.
US trade representative Rick Switzer meets FS Vikram Misri, discusses economic and trade ties
New Delhi, Dec 10: US Deputy Trade Representative (USTR) Rick Switzer, who arrived in India to engage in high-level discussions with top officials, met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri here, before his meetings with the Commerce and Industry Ministry officials.
India, EU seek to expedite conclusion of FTA, deepen trade ties
New Delhi, Dec 10: India and the European Union (EU) have once again emphasised the strategic importance of concluding a fair, balanced, and ambitious trade agreement that aligns with their shared values, economic priorities, and commitment to a rules-based trading framework.
Trump's chip export move to China sparks bipartisan outcry
Washington, Dec 10: The Trump administration’s decision to allow NVIDIA to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to China drew sharp and coordinated criticism on Capitol Hill, with senior lawmakers from both chambers warning that the move jeopardises US national security, undermines export-control policy, and strengthens Beijing’s technological capabilities at America’s expense.
India, Chile review progress of CEPA trade negotiations
New Delhi, December 9: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Claudia Sanhueza, Treasury Undersecretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, to review ongoing negotiations between the two countries.