Putin, speaking at the SPIEF 2026, underlined that sovereignty and sovereign decision-making can never be contested, as he sent a stern message to Trump on attempts to pressure India to scale back its cooperation with Russia.
After resigning from the BJP, K Annamalai announced that he would be launching a political movement that would gradually transition to a political party. Annamalai said that the movement would function under the APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics. Here's why invoking Kalam in Tamil Nadu politics is a masterstroke.
The real Cockroach Janata Party has been in power since 1947. It has no manifesto, holds no rallies, and contests no elections. It just continues. It survives everything.
Speaking at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), moderated by India Today's Geeta Mohan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said India and Russia share strong, trust-based and "brotherly" relations. He also praised India's human capital, noting that the country is globally recognised for its skilled workforce, especially in the technology sector.
Peddi has drawn criticism over the way Janhvi Kapoor's character Achiyyamma is written and filmed. The backlash has reignited debate over consent, sexualisation and agency in mainstream cinema.
French Open 2026: World No.3 Alexander Zverev beat Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Friday and stormed into the final, where he will face the winner Flavio Cobolli, who advanced after Matteo Arnaldi pulled out of his semifinal due to a virus.
Responding to a question from India Today's Geeta Mohan at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Putin said he was not opposed to meeting Zelenskyy in principle but insisted that any summit must produce meaningful results rather than serve as a symbolic diplomatic exercise.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng used the SPIEF 2026 plenary session to call for a stronger role for the United Nations and greater international cooperation, while warning against hegemony and double standards in global affairs.
In his first address after quitting the BJP, K Annamalai announced his plans for a political movement and a party. In the 23-minute-long speech, Annamalai had only one message about Tamil Nadu's current political regime. Without naming C Joseph Vijay, Annamalai said just one chief minister cannot bring all the change needed in the state.
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's open appeal for face-to-face talks, saying the letter contained "rude" remarks and reflected Kyiv's double standards on peace negotiations. He also commended US President Donald Trump for his efforts to broker an end to the conflict.
Responding to questions from India Today's Geeta Mohan at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Putin said India has consistently pursued policies guided by its national interests and would continue to do so regardless of external pressure over its ties with Russia.
At the SPIEF plenary session moderated by India Today's Geeta Mohan, Vladimir Putin argued that growing distrust of Western sanctions, financial controls and asset freezes is pushing Brics nations and other countries away from the US dollar and euro.
Ram Charan's Peddi follows the journey of a daily-wage labourer from a nameless village who takes on a larger fight for a railway station, dignity, and identity. Despite noticeable logic gaps, underdeveloped romance, and uneven editing, the film succeeds where it matters most, emotionally.
Russian President Putin's firm endorsement of the Brics comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has railed against the grouping and called it a 'threat' to the US dollar.
The tremors, which lasted for two to three seconds, measured 5.0 on the Richter scale and occurred at a shallow depth of 5 kilometres, contributing to their wide reach.
The southwest monsoon continues its steady advance across India, bringing heavy rains to the south. Northern regions brace for gusty winds and thunderstorms this Saturday, June 6.
As Mumbai demolishes slums from Garib Nagar to Goregaon, an old debate has returned. Did Sunil Dutt protect the poor, or help institutionalise Mumbai's slum politics? Here's a look at how Dutt's Partition trauma, Congress's patronage and suburban migration reshaped Bandra, and Mumbai's politics itself.
India has taken a major step in its ethanol-blending journey with the launch of E85 fuel in Delhi. Priced lower than E20 petrol, the new fuel promises reduced oil dependence and lower running costs.
CBSE has extended the deadline for Class 12 verification and re-evaluation applications by one day, from June 6 (midnight) to June 7 (midnight), to give students additional time to complete the process.
India vs Afghanistan, one-off Test preview: Shubman Gill and his men will be looking to switch to red-ball mode before a tough stretch of the World Test Championship cycle. Visitors Afghanistan will be keen on putting up a good show in New Chandigarh, which is hosting a Test match for the first time.
Handcrafted ByOur Editors The grand welcome accorded to Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of Nepal's ruling Rashtriya Swatantra Party, in India has made everyone sit up and take note. The question being asked is it a signal for PM Balendra 'Balen' Shah, whose remarks have triggered controversy in both Nepal and India?
Nagarajan and Venkatesh's resignation following K Annamalai's exit from the BJP highlights the internal churn within the state unit.
As India prepares for the next phase of ethanol blending, questions are emerging over the future of millions of E20-compatible vehicles and whether they can adapt to higher ethanol concentrations. Let's find out.
Bandar movie review: Anurag Kashyap's Bandar follows fading star Samar Mehra (Bobby Deol) as a rape accusation pushes him into police custody and jail. The film dwells on systemic humiliation and prison brutality, even as its moral perspective narrows.
