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Putin hails India’s growth, sovereign policy and $100 bn trade vision at Business Forum | Top 10 quotes
At the India–Russia Business Forum in New Delhi, President Vladimir Putin praised India’s rapid growth and pledged stronger collaboration across trade, technology, and logistics connectivity.
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H-1B programme has 'deviated from its intent', now filled with 'average workers': Ex-US official slams big tech over H-1B use
His remarks follow similar claims last week by former Congressman Dave Brat and former diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui, who alleged widespread fraud within the programme.
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Katy Perry joins boyfriend Justin Trudeau for diplomatic lunch with ex-Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in Tokyo
Katy Perry paused her world tour to accompany boyfriend Justin Trudeau for a high-profile lunch with former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, highlighting their growing relationship.
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Edinburgh Airport resumes flights after major IT outage disrupts operations
Flights at Scotland’s busiest airport resumed following an IT issue that halted all operations and left thousands of passengers stranded.
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Putin’s visit opens doors for Indians seeking jobs in Russia: How New Delhi is tapping Moscow’s labour shortage
The pact comes as Russia faces a major labour shortage. Birth rates are the lowest in 200 years, the population has dipped slightly, and many young men have left the country since 300,000 reservists were mobilised for the Ukraine war.
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Kudankulam Unit 3 receives fuel as Putin visits India: How this boosts New Delhi's nuclear plans
Vladimir Putin’s arrival in India happened on the same day that the Russian state-owned atomic corporation Rosatom delivered the first batch of nuclear fuel for Unit 3 of Kudankulam.
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Pakistan Army calls Imran Khan ‘mentally ill’, labels his narrative a security threat
Pakistan’s military has accused former Prime Minister Imran Khan of spreading a dangerous anti-state narrative, calling him “mentally ill” and a direct threat to national security.
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A laugh over oil: Putin’s light-hearted 'energy' remark draws laughter from PM Modi | WATCH
The quip came while Putin was speaking about the steady flow of Russian crude to India despite global political disruptions and sanctions pressure.
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How PM Modi’s Gita gift to Putin celebrates centuries-old Sanskrit ties with Russia
PM Modi presents Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita to Putin, reflecting centuries of shared Sanskrit scholarship and cultural ties between India and Russia.
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Pakistan parrots China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh again, challenges India’s sovereignty stance
The statement, attributed to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, signals yet another attempt by Pakistan to insert itself into India’s internal matters by aligning with China’s expansionist claims.
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From Bihar to Moscow power circles: Who is Abhay Kumar Singh and why he wants India to acquire S-500?
After completing medical studies, Abhay Singh briefly practiced as a doctor in Patna, but soon returned to Russia where he built a pharmaceutical business and later expanded into real estate.
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Shanghai, Dhaka and Karachi risk a ‘watery grave’ by 2100: How 'polder effect' threatens world’s largest coastal cities
Researchers describe this potential disaster as the “polder effect.” Unlike regular floods, where water eventually drains away, sinking delta cities behave like deep bowls.
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India-Russia energy ties: Will Putin's visit signal that 'oil' is well?
As India reels under punitive US tariffs over its purchases of Russian oil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting President Vladmir Putin for a two-day visit.
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Israel’s new Mossad chief has no spy background: Why did Netanyahu pick Roman Gofman?
The announcement comes as Israel continues to deal with the security fallout of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and the wider conflict that followed.
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Asim Munir is a radical Islamist: Fake video of Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan claims Pak ex-PM befriended India & BJP
A deepfake video falsely showing Aleema Khan making inflammatory remarks about India and Pakistan’s army chief has gone viral, prompting Sky News to issue a clarification.
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'Whether Pahalgam or Crocus City Hall': With Putin by his side, PM Modi hits out at terrorism rooted in Pakistan
PM Modi's remarks came just hours after Pakistan concentrated unprecedented military power in the hands of Asim Munir, appointing him as the country’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) alongside his existing role as Army Chief.
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US expands social media checks for H-1B, H-4 and student visas: Here's how the new rules will impact Indians
The US has introduced mandatory public social media checks and tougher scrutiny of applicants linked to online content regulation, raising concerns among Indian tech professionals.
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Why Trump seems to favour gas-powered cars over EVs
Under Donald Trump, both in office and in his current proposals, Washington’s posture on transport has tilted back towards petrol and diesel. Instead of pushing hard for electric vehicles, he has signalled support for traditional internal-combustion engine cars. The reasons sit at the intersection of politics, economics, energy strategy and ideology.
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Joe Root’s Gabba hundred saves Matthew Hayden from nude MCG bet, delights daughter Grace
Australian legend Matthew Hayden had promised to walk nude around the Melbourne Cricket Ground if Joe Root failed to score a hundred in the 2025 Ashes in Australia. Root’s maiden Test century Down Under triggered huge relief and hilarious family reactions.
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Google Maps once linked racist search term to the White House during Barack Obama’s presidency
A resurfaced incident from 2015 is drawing renewed attention after users were reminded that Google Maps once directed a racist search term to the White House while Barack Obama was president, prompting a public apology and major internal fixes at Google.
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The red-lipped batfish: The bizarre Galápagos creature that looks like it’s wearing lipstick
With its bright scarlet pout, clumsy “walk” along the seafloor and built-in fishing lure, the red-lipped batfish from the Galápagos has become an online sensation, showcasing how evolution can produce marine animals that seem stranger than science fiction to humans.
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Putin’s presidential car can stay afloat in water and carries an advanced air-filtration system
New details emerging from Russian state media highlight the extreme defensive features of President Vladimir Putin’s official car, including the ability to stay afloat if it plunges into water and a specialised air-filtration system designed to guard against chemical or biological threats.
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JD Vance warns EU over expected X penalty, criticises censorship, supports free speech
US Vice President JD Vance criticised the European Union’s expected fine on X, urging the bloc to uphold “free speech” and avoid penalising American platforms over alleged advertisement and design violations.
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‘Making peace all over the world’: Trump urges end to Russia-Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump said recent talks with Vladimir Putin gave the “impression” Russia wants peace, while Putin stressed Moscow will not compromise security and criticised Zelensky’s leadership approach.
