Ukraine

The punishment for "discrediting" the army under the censorship regulations that were put in place after Russia invaded Ukraine is presently up to five years in prison.

According to latest media reports, the Russian president suffered ‘severe pain’ in his head, blurred vision and a ‘numb tongue’ according to General SVR Telegram channel. He is also said to have experienced a ‘partial loss of sensation in his right arm and leg’ requiring urgent medical attention.

The leak of top classified US military documents could spell doom for American espionage, at least temporarily, says Girish Linganna

Hypersonic missiles have exceptional speed and can avoid interception fora more extended period compared to traditional ballistic missiles. These missiles fly at lower altitudes than conventional ballistic missiles, says Defence and Aerospace Analyst Girish Linganna

The Pentagon has launched a full-scale probe into who may have been behind the leak of the documents. Nevertheless, the leak signifies a major breach in American intelligence.

Depleted uranium is highly dense, 1.7 times more than lead, which makes it suitable for making the tips of armour-piercing shells. Defence and Aerospace Analyst Girish Linganna reports

Indian medical students who had returned from war-hit Ukraine have been given a one-time option to clear the MBBS final exams without enrolling in any existing medical colleges.

Earlier, India used to import more crude oil from Saudi Arabia and the United States. Now, the oil import from Saudi Arabia has reduced by 16 per cent month-on-month and that from the US by 38 per cent.

Yevgeny Prigozhin is believed to have played a key role in the funding and organization of the Wagner Group’s activities in Ukraine. He is reported to have recruited former Russian military veterans and mercenaries to fight on behalf of the separatists, arming them with the wherewithal and logistical support for the war. Girish Linganna reports

Buoyed by China's successful mediatory role in bringing a peace deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia recently following which the two warring Arab countries agreed to resume diplomatic ties, Xi now focuses on brokering a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a bid to enhance Beijing's role in global diplomacy.