Doomsday Clock: 85 seconds to midnight, Pg14

Doomsday Clock advances to 85 seconds to midnight amid nuclear threats, climate crisis, and global instability concerns.

Dangerous turn, Pg6

Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Putin's residence, escalating tensions and jeopardizing fragile peace negotiations led by the U.S.

Features of ricin toxin, at the centre of alleged terror plot, Pg26

Gujarat ATS arrests three for allegedly plotting terror attack using Ricin, a potent toxin derived from castor beans.

Russia targets Ukrainian nuclear substations, kills 7, PgII.

Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian nuclear substations, raising nuclear safety concerns and leaving thousands without power amid ongoing conflict.

Trump’s nuclear test threat risks upending global test ban regime, Pg18

Trump's threat to resume nuclear testing jeopardizes global test ban regime amidst rising tensions and potential arms race escalation.

As Ukraine war grinds on, Georgia new hub for Indian medical students, Pg1.

Georgia emerges as key destination for Indian medical students amidst Ukraine war, witnessing a five-fold increase in educational remittances.

Resume testing U.S. nuclear weapons immediately, Trump orders Pentagon, Pg18

Trump orders immediate resumption of US nuclear weapons testing after 33-year pause, citing rival nations' programs and sparking global concerns.

Trump tells Pentagon to resume nuke tests; Kremlin to follow suit, Pg2.

Trump orders resumption of US nuclear tests after 33 years, prompting concerns over global arms race and strategic stability.

WITH U.S. SET TO RESTART NUCLEAR TESTS, RECALLING REASONS FOR HALT, Pg17.

US considers resuming nuclear tests after 33 years, escalating global tensions amid Russia's similar threats and modernization efforts.

Sanctioning Russia, Pg8

Trump administration imposes fresh sanctions on Russia targeting oil giants, impacting India and China's trade relations.

U.S. sanctions Russian oil majors; Indian refiners poised to cut buy, Pg1

US sanctions on Russian oil majors trigger global price surge; Indian refiners poised to cut imports amid geopolitical pressure.

The UN matters, as a symbol of possibility, Pg10

UN at 80: calls for UNSC reforms intensify amidst shifting global order, India's bid for permanent seat gains momentum.

Sri Lankans being trafficked to fight Russia’s war in Ukraine: UN expert, Pg18

UN report reveals Sri Lankans trafficked to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, families seek government intervention amid alleged recruitment scams.

A no-fly zone over war-torn Ukraine? Challenges for West would be huge, Pg 2.

Poland proposes Ukraine no-fly zone amid drone incursions, faces NATO reluctance due to escalation risks and defense challenges.

Peace momentum , Pg8

Ukraine peace talks gain momentum as Trump meets Zelenskyy and Putin, with Europe seeking security guarantees amidst ongoing conflict.

There is no deal on the Ukraine war ‘until there is a deal’, Pg14.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska—the first face-to-face interaction since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine—to discuss ending the ongoing conflict.

Eighty years on from Hiroshima, Pg 9.

Renewed nuclear threats, especially in the context of the Ukraine war, have revived global debate on the legality, deterrence doctrine, and disarmament efforts surrounding nuclear weapons.

Dangerous turn, Pg 8.

In response to heightened rhetoric from Russian leadership, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines, escalating tensions in already fraught U.S.–Russia relations over the Ukraine war.

The reality of the changing dimensions of warfare, Pg 6.

Middle ground, Pg8