World

Russia withdraws its troops from Kherson city

In a televised meeting with the Russian commander in Ukraine, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu said, “begin to pull out troops,” AFP reported. Shoigu thus ordered Russia’s troops to withdraw from the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson. The Ukrainian forces are advancing near Kherson for weeks. He has recommended setting up defences on Dnieper River’s left bank. General Sergei Surovikin, … Continue reading Russia withdraws its troops from Kherson city

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World

UN to vote on a resolution which says Russia must pay reparations

The United Nations General Assembly has scheduled a vote on Monday for a resolution that calls for Russia to be held responsible for the violation of international laws by its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution includes “making Russia pay reparations to Ukraine.” But, unlike the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the resolutions of the General Assembly are not legally binding. Though, they … Continue reading UN to vote on a resolution which says Russia must pay reparations

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India, Technology

90 per cent of Twitter’s India staff fired

Over the weekend, Twitter fired more than 90 per cent of its staff from the India office. Twitter’s India offices are in the capital, New Delhi, the tech hub, Bengaluru, and the financial capital, Mumbai. This is a part of the layoffs being done by Twitter, after its takeover by Elon Musk. Twitter just employed a little over 200 staff. With the recent layoff, Twitter’s … Continue reading 90 per cent of Twitter’s India staff fired

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India, World

Prime Minister Modi unveils the G20 logo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the theme, logo, and website of India’s G20 Presidency. The logo is based on the lotus. He said “in Indian culture, both, the goddesses of knowledge and prosperity are seated on a lotus,” which is a reference to goddesses Saraswati and Lakshmi. He said the seven petals on the lotus logo represent the seven continents. He further added … Continue reading Prime Minister Modi unveils the G20 logo

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India, World

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Russian Counterpart Lavrov in Moscow

The External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar met the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday. They held talks on a range of issues, involving mutual interests. The EAM arrived in Moscow on Monday. Since the conflict in Ukraine began in February, the two counterparts have already met four times. This visit comes as various western news agencies have speculated that India could act as a … Continue reading External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Russian Counterpart Lavrov in Moscow

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Politics

Bharat Jodo Yatra of Congressman Rahul Gandhi enters Maharashtra

As the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Congressman Rahul Gandhi arrived, the entire town of Degloor in the Nanded district of Maharashtra was ablaze with mashals (flame torches). At the enormous statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, more than 3,000 candles were lit to welcome the Wayanad MP in the manner appropriate to Maharashtrian custom. His yatra arrived in the state from Telangana, where he conducted … Continue reading Bharat Jodo Yatra of Congressman Rahul Gandhi enters Maharashtra

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India, World

Sixteen Indian sailors detained in Equatorial Guinea appeal to the authorities for help

Sixteen Indian sailors, part of the 26-member crew of a ship which has been detained in Equatorial Guinea on the western coast of Central Africa have appealed to the authorities for help. As per the statement of the sailors, their ship, MT Heroic Idun was arrested by the Equitorial Guinea naval ship on August 12th, 2022. The statement released by the sailors said, “We, the … Continue reading Sixteen Indian sailors detained in Equatorial Guinea appeal to the authorities for help

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