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Indian envoy, Russian Dy FM meet; discuss 'pressing' bilateral issues

The meeting came in the backdrop of Washington's claim that New Delhi has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil

India backs democratic Bangladesh: Om Birla at Tarique Rahman's swearing-in

Separately, the speaker called on the new Bangladesh prime minister and conveyed the wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Surya Grahan 2026: Timings, areas of visibility and occurrence in India

The Surya Grahan, or Solar Eclipse, is taking place today, on Feb 17, marking the first solar eclipse of the year. The Eclipse 2026 is likely to end at 7:57 pm (IST)

BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Earlier in the day, Rahman was elected as leader of the parliamentary party by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmakers

What are floating LNG plants and how are they reshaping global gas supply

The start of LNG exports from Eni's offshore Congo vessel signals growing industry confidence in floating LNG, as costs fall and companies seek faster ways to develop remote gas fields

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who sought US presidency, dies at 84

An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force who formed a "rainbow coalition" of poor and working-class people. His mission, he said, was "to transform the mind of America"

How Putin's war in Ukraine is also hitting Russians harder at home

Ukrainians are enduring one of the coldest winters as waves of Russian attacks have devastated energy infrastructure while Russians in the country's western edge are facing similar hardships now

Frederick Wiseman, pioneer of documentary filmmaking, passes away at 96

Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honourary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long

Maldives Prez arrives in Dhaka for swearing-in of Bangladesh's new cabinet

The ceremony marks the BNP's return to parliament after a gap of 15 years and the party had boycotted the 2014 and 2024 elections and withdrew midway from the 2018 polls, alleging irregularities

Guatemala lifts emergency after crackdown sparked by 10 police killings

The measure had restricted some constitutional rights, allowing authorities to do things like make arrests without a warrant issued by a judge

Sri Lankan President Disanayaka to arrive in India today for AI Summit

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Heads of State and Government are scheduled to attend the Summit

'I have nothing to hide': Trump rubbishes links with Jeffrey Epstein

Trump's name has repeatedly come up amid the whole controversy, however, he has denied any wrongdoing and distanced himself from Epstein before the scandal fully erupted

Brazilian Prez Lula da Silva to visit India with 'largest-ever delegation'

The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Lula on February 21 is expected to be the key highlight of the visit

Bangladesh oath-taking ceremony today: Time, venue and other details

The oath-taking ceremony for the newly elected MPs will be held at 10:00 am today at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Dhaka

India's contribution to agenda of world community is vital for us: Guterres

These remarks were made by Secretary General Guterres, who will be heading to New Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit, the first-ever summit on AI hosted in the Global South

Trump asks Iran to be 'reasonable' in next round of nuclear talks in Geneva

Iran and the United States held the previous rounds of nuclear talks in April 2025 in Muscat, Oman, and Rome, Italy

3 killed, including suspect, in shooting during Rhode Island hockey game

Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims are hospitalized in critical condition

Hyatt Executive Chairman Pritzker announces retirement over Epstein ties

Pritzker is the latest in a string of high-profile business leaders, politicians and other public figures forced to reckon with public attention on their ties with Epstein

Bangladesh no longer a 'submissive country', says Yunus in farewell address

Yunus, who ran the country as the outgoing regime's chief adviser, effectively the PM, said Bangladesh's open sea was its great "strategic asset", creating huge economic opportunities in the region

Decision on sale of weapons to Taiwan to be made soon, says Trump

The US's military support for Taiwan has become one of the key points of contention between Washington and Beijing before the countries' leaders are slated to meet in April in China