Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an exclusive interview with India Today, addresses critical geopolitical and economic issues ahead of his visit to New Delhi. Speaking to Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan, Putin emphasizes Russia's neutrality in India-China tensions, stating, "India and China are our closest friends... I do not believe we have the right to interfere." He reveals a significant policy directive to address the trade imbalance, noting his "direct instruction" to the Russian government to identify more Indian goods for purchase. Putin also declares India a "full ally" in the fight against terrorism and discusses the recognition of the Taliban in Afghanistan as a strategic necessity. The interview covers BRICS, the use of national currencies, and the emerging multipolar world order.
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi has dissolved the state legislative assembly with effect from May 7 after completion of its term. With this, Mamata Banerjee, who refused to resign after TMC's debacle in the assembly poll, is no longer the chief minister.
Days after Congress severed its long-standing alliance with DMK to extend conditional support to the TVK, the DMK passed a resolution condemning the grand old party for betrayal and said the 'INDIA bloc is gone'.
The big focus of this episode 5 Live is on the political standoff in Tamil Nadu, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has paused the swearing-in of TVK chief Vijay asking to return only after securing signatures of 118 MLAs to prove majority support.
This episode of So Sorry is a funny take on Vijay's blockbuster entry into Tamil Nadu politics in the just concluded assembly election and who is all set to become the chief minister.
