India women defeat Bangladesh by 40 runs, storm into Asia Cup 2026 final
India women defeat Bangladesh by 40 runs, storm into Asia Cup 2026 final
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PM Modi, Putin to hold bilateral talks today: From defence to energy, check what’s on agenda
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026. During his visit, he will also hold talks with PM Narendra Modi and have a series of bilateral meetings. President Putin was received by MEA MoS KV Singh and is accompanied by a high-level delegation. Notably, it is Putin’s first in-person participation at a BRICS summit outside Russia since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.
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Putin lands in New Delhi for BRICS Summit, key meeting with PM Modi and high-stakes India-Russia agenda ahead
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi in the wee hours of Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, which India is hosting this weekend. His arrival has set the stage for a series of high-level engagements, including a crucial bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his participation in the BRICS Business Forum. Putin was received at the airport by Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh. The Ministry of External Affairs described the visit as an important moment in the longstanding relationship between India and Russia. “Warmly welcome President Vladimir Putin of Russia for the 18th BRICS Summit. He was received by MoS KV Singh at the airport. India and Russia share multifaceted and longstanding ties anchored in Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.
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Global South in focus at BRICS India Summit as Putin, Xi’s bilaterals with Modi come at geopolitical juncture
India is using the two-day BRICS summit beginning Saturday to position the grouping as a complementary platform for global economic growth while pushing key developmental priorities of the Global South, particularly food, energy and supply chain security, amid escalating trade tensions.
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At least 20 killed, 5 missing after fire erupts on cargo ship at China’s Qingdao port
A cargo ship caught fire while docked at a port in China, killing at least 20 people and leaving five missing on Thursday, state media has reported.
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Chhathi Maiya – The Vvaan song is out; Tamannaah Bhatia turns devotee as she seeks blessings for her wish
The much-awaited song Chhathi Maiya from Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming film The Vvaan is finally out. The soulful track, sung, composed and arranged by Vishal Mishra, captures the essence of faith, devotion and hope. The song features Tamannaah in a devotional avatar as she turns to Chhathi Maiya with a heartfelt wish.
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OPINION | Private housing for students: Learn from London laws
With the Municipal Corporation of Delhi carrying out demolition and survey of private PG hostels across all 12 zones, the question arises how to accommodate thousands of students who want to pursue higher studies in the capital.
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Underprivileged girl dances and plays with puppy by roadside, internet calls them ‘2 pure souls’
A reel showing an underprivileged young girl playing affectionately with a puppy by the roadside has been winning hearts on Instagram. In the video, the girl first dances in front of the puppy, who is sitting in a makeshift swing made from a piece of cloth.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ price cut in India ahead of festive season: Now under Rs 89000
Samsung is reportedly rolling out some solid festive deals on the Galaxy Tab S10+ in India, just in time for the shopping season. If you’ve been eyeing a top-end Android tablet, this price cut’s worth checking out.
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Trump says Putin is ready to end Ukraine war but personal animosity remains obstacle to diplomacy
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) talked about Russia-Ukraine war, and said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but argued that deep personal animosity between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains the central obstacle to diplomacy. On his conversation with Putin, the US President said, “We had a great conversation. He is wanting to make a deal — and if Zelensky is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice. The hold-up is two people that hate each other.”
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