On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Awful Indian tourist? Why better travel etiquette matters more than everRecent incidents have seen Indian holidaymakers criticized for their noisiness and rowdiness in foreign lands, a scenario not unfamiliar in...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Nobody can dictate terms to us: Putin defiant against US pressure over 'brotherly' India-Russia tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin lauded India's strong ties with Moscow. He described the relationship as "brotherly" and "trust-based." Pu...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
'Trust-based, brotherly relations': Vladimir Putin on India-Russia tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin lauded the "brotherly" and "trust-based" India-Russia relationship at the St Petersburg International Econ...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks offRussia intercepted 50 drones over Leningrad region overnight. This comes as President Putin's economic forum, the 'Russian Davos', starts i...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot WestRussia is reportedly working to unseat Armenia's leader ahead of the June 7 election. Moscow fears his re-election will cement Armenia's sh...
29 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Xi plays a masterful hand amid Trump’s chaos and Putin’s declineChinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in China, projecting unity against US dominance. They signed agreements ...
20 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ businessA California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth to...
16 May, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
With Chabahar Port in limbo, can India still reach Central Asia and Russia?India's crucial trade route to Russia and Central Asia is at a critical juncture. US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port create uncertainty f...
14 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Moscow chokes Telegram as it pushes state-backed rival appThe Telegram messaging app, an important platform for public and private communications in Russia, is facing new restrictions and fines fo...
10 Feb, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Europe and US doors shut, North Korean air hostesses welcome Russian guests after medical check as Moscow resumes Pyongyang flightRussia has initiated direct flights to North Korea, marking a significant step in their diplomatic relations amid Western travel restrictio...
28 Jul, 2025, 02.08 PM IST
Russia approves new visa regime; Indians can now get 6-month tourist visa based on hotel reservationLast week, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that Russia was planning to introduce visa-free travel for citizens of up to 11 'friend...
23 Feb, 2023, 10.24 AM IST
Russia is planning to ease tourist visa requirements for 'friendly states', including IndiaBetween 2016 and 2019, tourist traffic from India to Moscow had grown from 61,000 annual visitors to over a lakh. In 2021, traffic recovere...
17 Feb, 2023, 03.37 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of UkrainePutin didn't immediately spell out on Wednesday the steps that would be taken under martial law, but legislation indicates it may involve r...
19 Oct, 2022, 05.43 PM IST
Four nations bordering Russia to restrict Russian tourists"We believe that this is becoming a serious threat to our public security and to the overall shared Schengen area," Estonian Prime Minister...
08 Sep, 2022, 10.34 PM IST
Thousands of Russians scramble to leave Thailand as sanctions hitThousands of Russian tourists in Thailand are struggling to find a route home, Thai officials said Sunday, as international sanctions impos...
13 Mar, 2022, 04.38 PM IST
A look at US, European sanctions on RussiaIn mid-July, the United States imposed sanctions on lucrative Russian energy and defense entities, as well as major banks.
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