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South Korea urges North Korea, Russia to stop illegal military cooperation on 1st anniversary of treaty
Seoul, June 19: South Korea on Thursday urged North Korea and Russia to stop their illegal military cooperation that claims to justify Pyongyang's troop deployment to Moscow, as the North and Russia marked the first anniversary of the signing of a mutual defence treaty.
Putin says ready to meet Zelensky in 'final phase' of peace talks
Moscow, June 19: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a "final phase" of negotiations but again questioned his Ukrainian counterpart's legitimacy.
Russia ready to hand over 3,000 more bodies of Ukrainian soldiers: Putin
Moscow, June 19: Russia is prepared to hand over the bodies of an additional 3,000 fallen Ukrainian soldiers, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
NATO rearmament not threat to Russia: Putin
Moscow, June 19: Russia does not consider any rearmament efforts by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) as a threat to its national security, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday during a meeting with the heads of major global news agencies in St. Petersburg.
Israeli, Indian defence officials discuss current West Asia developments
New Delhi, June 19: Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, Indian and Israeli Defence officials spoke to each other on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said.
India's Velavan Senthilkumar storms into quarter-finals of Asian Squash Championships
Kuching, June 18: India's Velavan Senthilkumar marched into the quarter-finals of the Asian Squash Championships 2025 after registering a comfortable victory at the Sarawak Squash Centre in Kuching, Malaysia, on Wednesday.
Telangana CM assures support to BrahMos Aerospace for its expansion
Hyderabad, June 18: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has requested BrahMos Aerospace to expand its presence in Hyderabad and assured all support from the government.
Russia unveils vision for future global economy
Moscow, June 18: A press conference in Moscow introduced the report Shaping a New Platform for Global Growth, prepared by the Centre for Cross-Sectoral Expertise "Third Rome" under the academic guidance of Maksim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office.
Jason Momoa's son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa joins Dune 3 cast
Washington DC, June 18: Jason Momoa's son, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, is set to join the cast of Dune 3, alongside his father, reported Deadline. Actress Ida Brooke will also be part of the film.
Club World Cup: Dortmund hold Fluminense to goalless draw in Group F opener
New Jersey, June 18: Fluminense FC and Borussia Dortmund played out an entertaining draw in their Group F curtain-raiser in the Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium.
India walks diplomatic tightrope amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions: Retired Wing Commander Praful Bakshi
New Delhi, June 17: As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, India finds itself navigating a delicate diplomatic path, maintaining strong ties with both nations while promoting stability in the region.
Indonesia steps up efforts to eliminate malaria by 2030
Jakarta, June 17: Indonesia is stepping up its measures to achieve malaria-free status by 2030, and is currently focusing on reducing cases in the country's easternmost region of Papua.
Football: Naushad Moosa-led India U23 team all set for Tajikistan test
New Delhi, June 17: The India U23 men's team has reached Tajikistan to play two friendly matches against the hosts and the Kyrgyz Republic. The Blue Colts will first take on Tajikistan on Wednesday at the Hisor Central Stadium.
North Korea to send 6000 military engineer troops to Russia: Reports
Seoul, June 17: North Korea plans to send some 6,000 military engineer troops to Russia, media reports said Tuesday, as Moscow's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu visited Pyongyang for talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Congress leader Singhvi lauds PM Modi's tour of ceasefire line in Cyprus
New Delhi, June 17: Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting the ceasefire line in the historic city of Nicosia during visit to Cyprus on Monday, describing it as a "welcome step" and a long-overdue gesture of solidarity.
Naushad Moosa's U23 boys all set for Tajikistan test
New Delhi, June 17: The India U23 men's team have arrived in Tajikistan to play two friendly matches against the hosts and the Kyrgyz Republic. The Blue Colts will first take on Tajikistan on Wednesday at the Hisor Central Stadium at 20:30 IST.
Urgent action, solidarity needed in fight against malaria in Asia-Pacific
Bali, June 17: Countries of the Asia-Pacific region called for urgent action and solidarity in the fight against malaria during the two-day 9th Asia-Pacific Leaders' Summit on Malaria Elimination, held in Indonesia's Bali.
Russia's security chief in Pyongyang for meeting with North Korea's Kim: Report
Seoul, June 17: Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrived in Pyongyang on Tuesday for the second time in less than two weeks to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Russian news agency Tass reported.
Indian stock market opens lower amid weak Asian cues
Mumbai, June 17: The Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Tuesday amid weak Asian cues as selling was seen in the auto, IT and pharma sectors in the early trade.
Before leaving Cyprus, PM Modi took close look at ceasefire line where 'signs of Turkish occupation remain visible'
Nicosia, June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a guided tour along the ceasefire line in the historic city of Nicosia along with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.
Awkward moment: Trump criticises Trudeau over Russia's G7 expulsion with Canadian PM Carney by his side
Washington, June 17: US President Donald Trump set the tone at the G7 Summit and publicly humiliated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to a post by Marc Nixon on X.
We look forward to closer people-to-people relations with Cyprus: PM Modi concludes landmark visit with gratitude and top honour
Nicosia, June 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a significant visit to Cyprus by expressing gratitude to President Nikos Christodoulides for a guided tour of Nicosia, and voiced optimism for stronger people-to-people ties.
Council Member greets PM Modi in customary Indian way in Cyprus
Nicosia, June 16: In a novel gesture, the member of the Council of Nicosia touched Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet as a mark of respect during PM's visit to the mediterranean country.
AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Crispin Chettri announces 24-member travelling squad to Thailand
New Delhi, June 16: The Indian senior women's team head coach, Crispin Chettri, on Monday announced a 24-member travelling squad to Thailand for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers.
Cyprus President, PM Modi view mountains near Nicosia which are under Turkish occupation
Nicosia, June 16: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday viewed the mountains near Nicosia, which are under Turkish occupation, and engraved on the mountains are words which remind the Cypriots that a large part of their country has been under occupation since 1974.
EAM Jaishankar, UAE counterpart discuss situation in West Asia and ways to reduce escalation
New Delhi, June 16: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday and discussed the current situation in West Asia and the role of diplomacy.
Crispin Chettri announces squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Thailand
New Delhi, June 16: The Indian senior women's team head coach, Crispin Chettri, on Monday, announced a 24-member travelling squad to Thailand for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers.
Naushad Moosa names India U23 men's squad for Tajikistan tour
New Delhi, June 16: The India U23 men's team head coach Naushad Moosa on Monday announced a 23-member squad for the friendly matches against Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Over 6,000 North Korean troops killed or injured in Ukraine war: British defence ministry
Seoul, June 16: North Korea is estimated to have sustained more than 6,000 casualties in fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, more than half of the troops Pyongyang initially deployed, according to Britain's defence ministry.
FIFA Club WC: Bayern hand 10-goal beating to Auckland City; UEFA CL champs PSG start tournament with 4-0 win
Cincinnati, June 16: Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich kickstarted their FIFA Club World Cup campaign on a high, delivering a devastating 10-0 beating to Auckland City at TQL Stadium on Sunday night.
All necessary measures are being taken to ensure safety, wellbeing: Indian Embassy in Israel
Tel Aviv, June 15: The Indian Embassy in Israel issued an advisory for the members of the Indian community amid the tensions between Israel and Iran in West Asia.
FairPoint: Why are neighbours always so terrible, Pakistan, Israel-Palestine, Ukraine-Russia
New Delhi, June 15: There's a question that haunts not just citizens of conflict-ridden regions but every concerned global citizen: Why are the neighbours always so terrible?
Trailblazer: Arunachal Pradesh CM showers praise on Hillang Yajik for historic performance at South Asian Bodybuilding Championships
New Delhi, June 15: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu lavished praise on Hillang Yajik, who made history by clinching gold and silver at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Trump says Putin wished him happy birthday, both agree to end Israel-Iran war
Washington DC, June 15: US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) revealed that he received a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on his 79th birthday and and talked about the war between Israel and Iran, which both leaders agreed "should end."
Trump says he, Putin agree 'war between Israel-Iran should end'
Washington, June 15: US President Donald Trump has said that he had a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the tensions in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and both of them agreed that "this war in Israel-Iran should end".
Indonesian defence officials visit India Pavilion, DRDO stall at Indo Defence exhibition in Jakarta
New Delhi, June 14: The Inspector General of Indonesia's Ministry of Defence, Lt Gen Rui Duarte, and Vice Admiral (Retd) Prof Dr Amarulla Octavian, Vice Chairman of Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), visited the India Pavilion and DRDO stall at Indo-Defence 2024 exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday.
Arunachal declares 2025-35 as 'Decade of Hydro Power'
Itanagar, June 14: Arunachal Pradesh declared the years 2025-35 as the Decade of Hydro Power, in an effort to harness its significant hydropower potential estimated as 58,000 MW.
The time is perfect for a shooting revolution: World record holder Sift Kaur Samra backs SLI
New Delhi, June 13: Indian star athlete Sift Kaur Samra, who bagged a bronze medal on Thursday in the 50m rifle 3 positions women's event at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in Munich, voiced strong support for the upcoming Shooting League of India (SLI), calling it a "game-changer for the sport in the country."
AIFF to decide Manolo Marquez's future on June 29, confirms contact with 33 OCI holders
New Delhi, June 13: All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey has confirmed that the executive committee will be meeting on June 29 to review the tenure of India head coach Manolo Marquez after a string of poor results.
Indonesia condemns Israeli attack on Iran, urges restraint
Jakarta, June 13: The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday strongly condemned Israel's strike on Iran, calling it a breach of law that undermines the very foundations of the international legal system.