2026 May Be Worse for Putin: War Fatigue, US Pressure
As Russia's Ukraine war hits 1,418 days, Putin faces military setbacks, economic strain, and declining public support. US actions in Venezuela add to Kremlin's woes. Read analysis.
As Russia's Ukraine war hits 1,418 days, Putin faces military setbacks, economic strain, and declining public support. US actions in Venezuela add to Kremlin's woes. Read analysis.
Russia confirms first combat use of advanced Geran-5 jet drone against Ukraine, marking a dangerous new phase in the air war. Kyiv faces heavy bombardment as conflict intensifies.
Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó condemns UK & France for pledging troops to Ukraine, calling it 'war fanaticism' that risks wider war with Russia. Budapest pushes for peace.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann urges Centre to increase international flights from Mohali's Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport. This move aims to boost connectivity, trade, and tourism for the state.
Anastasia Nikulina, 25, was brutally murdered in a Dubai hotel after moving from Russia to escape an alleged stalker. The suspect followed her and was arrested in Russia. Read the shocking details.
Analysis: The Gaza war's expansion has redrawn the Middle East's power map, weakening Iran and the US while leaving Israel fighting on multiple fronts without a clear political endgame. Read more.
KEC International shares recovered from early losses after bagging new orders worth ₹1,050 crore. The company secured a breakthrough wind energy order and saw its order book hit a record ₹44,000 crore. Details inside.
Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis' offers a humane counter-narrative to jingoistic war films. Based on PVC awardee Arun Khetarpal's true story, it explores vulnerability and grace. Read the full review.
US military strikes on suspected drug vessels in international waters kill at least eight. Lawmakers raise war crime alarms as the campaign's death toll since September hits 115. Details inside.
Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis' is a moving anti-war film starring Dharmendra. It contrasts the 1971 war with a father's peace mission to Pakistan. A poignant take on loss and humanity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuses to sign a weak peace deal, stating his nation is exhausted but not ready to surrender. Read the full analysis.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban publicly shames EU allies, accusing them of turning meetings into 'war councils' focused on defeating Russia instead of securing peace. Read the full story.
2025 saw no major peace deals but a normalisation of multiple, simultaneous global conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza. Over half the world's population lived in conflict zones. Read the full analysis.
Russian President Vladimir Putin mandates comprehensive, lifelong support for soldiers injured in Ukraine, highlighting the war's growing human toll. Read the full story.
The UAE has strongly refuted Saudi Arabia's accusations of escalating the Yemen conflict, calling for dialogue and restraint. Get the latest details on the diplomatic rift.
PM Modi voices deep concern over alleged drone attack on Putin's home. Russia reviews stance, China & Pakistan react, Ukraine denies. Read the latest diplomatic fallout.
As the Ukraine war enters its fourth year, desperate men risk death crossing frozen borders to escape mobilisation. Read about the silent exodus and war fatigue.
Washington debates offering Ukraine NATO-like security guarantees ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks. Critics warn it could force the US into a direct war with Russia. Read the full analysis.
Explore how Bollywood films like Ikkis, Border, Raazi, Shershaah, and Uri turned real-life war stories of courage and sacrifice into cinematic masterpieces. Discover the true events behind the drama.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns Vladimir Putin as a 'man of war' following a deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv. Read the latest updates on the conflict.
Explore the epic 18-day Kurukshetra war from the Mahabharata, a clash of Dharma vs Adharma between Pandavas & Kauravas. Discover key warriors, Krishna's role, and the war's devastating aftermath that birthed the Bhagavad Gita.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy alleges Russia targeted civilian buildings in multiple cities, killing over 10. World leaders condemn the strikes as war crimes. Read the latest updates.
China updates its foreign trade policies, enhancing legal powers for trade disputes. New measures aim to bolster Beijing's capabilities against potential lawsuits from private firms. Read the full analysis.
Over 130 Russian drones launched in a major attack on Ukraine, destroying a Kharkiv market and hitting an oil refinery. Civilian casualties reported as war escalates.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a stark Christmas message for Vladimir Putin as Russia launches a major new wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky says Kyiv knows locations of Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in Belarus, sparking an intelligence war. Belarus KGB chief scoffs at the claim. Read the latest on Europe's escalating shadow conflict.
Sydney's Bondi Beach sees subdued Christmas celebrations as Australia grieves a deadly shooting at a Jewish event. New public gathering laws enacted. Read more.
Ukrainian President details a new peace proposal with US, featuring $200B reconstruction, NATO-like security guarantees, and a ceasefire path. Full analysis inside.
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan urges India to prepare for conflicts of varying duration, citing terrorism and land disputes. Read his strategic vision for national security.
Sahil Majothi, a 23-year-old from Gujarat, trapped in Ukraine as a prisoner of war after being forced to fight for Russia, sends a desperate SOS video to the Indian government. He warns others of scams in Russia.