In an exclusive interview with India Today, Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin and Press Secretary to President Putin, discussed the escalating tensions surrounding the Iran crisis and its global economic impact. Peskov warned about the severe consequences of the conflict, stating, "A leader of a country should not be killed by another country." He clarified that Russia is not a participant in the war but condemned the aggression against Iran, emphasising the need to restore international law. Addressing energy concerns, Peskov assured that Russia remains a reliable supplier despite illegal sanctions, highlighting that they have very sophisticated cooperation with India. He also mentioned President Putin's previous proposal to take custody of Iran's enriched uranium, which the United States rejected. Furthermore, Peskov touched upon the United States blockading the coast of Iran, the upcoming BRICS Summit in India, and Russia's continuing relationship with Cuba and Venezuela. He noted that Viktor Orbán was never a Russian ally in the European Union but appreciated his willingness to maintain dialogue.
In this edition of India Today Global, watch Geeta Mohan's ground report from Behesht-e Zahra cemetery where Iranians gathered to pay their respects to fallen commanders and the eighty-seven sailors who died when an American torpedo sank an Iranian ship off the Sri Lankan coast.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate examination has been cancelled following a widespread paper leak, prompting a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.
A massive protest was organised by the NSUI outside the Shastri Bhawan in Delhi on Tuesday, against the paper leak in NEET-UG this year.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Nilesh Shah, Managing Director at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company and a member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, addressed the recent market downturn and the Prime Minister's call for austerity.
