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India wants to be friends with the West, but needs Russia: Sitharaman

"India wants to be friends with the European Union and the Western, free, liberal world, but not as a weak friend that needs desperate help here and there," Sitharaman said

America discourages India from relying on Russia for defence: US officials

Remarks by American officials this week came amid growing disquiet in the West over India's refusal to directly condemn the Russian-Ukraine conflict and its decision to procure discounted Russian oil

Looking to deepen pain for Putin, West studying oil and gas sector

Cutting off Russian profits from oil and natural gas sales has become a main topic among world leaders looking at what else they can do to force Putin to end his invasion

Global Covid caseload tops 508.6 mn, death toll surges past 6.21 mn

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 80,952,268 and 991,166, respectively, according to the CSSE

Covid-19 was third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021

Overall death rates in the country were highest among non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan native and non-Hispanic Black or African-American people, according to the CDC

US discourages India's reliance on Russia for defence needs: Pentagon

We've been very clear with India as well as other nations that we don't want to see them rely on Russia for defence needs. We've been nothing but honest about that and discouraging that: Pentagon

US warns Solomon Islands PM Sogavare over security pact with China

China and Solomon Islands have signed a framework agreement on security cooperation that neighbours of the South Pacific archipelago fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the country

Mask mandates return to US college campuses as Covid cases rise

Colleges in Washington, DC, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Texas have reimposed a range of virus measures, with Howard University moving to remote learning amid surge in cases

US to convene talks on Ukraine's defense needs with more than 20 countries

The agenda will include an updated assessment of Ukraine battlefield as well as discussion of efforts to continue a steady flow of weapons and other military aid, Pentagon secretary John Kirby said

Scientists find how Omicron sub variants escape antibodies, spread rapidly

The researchers found that the two dominant sub lineages of Omicron have unprecedented numbers of spike protein mutations, with BA.1 having 33 and BA.2 having 29 variations

Global Covid caseload tops 507.8 million, death toll surges 6.21 million

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 80,850,913 and 990,679, respectively, according to the CSSE

US, Cuba hold highest-level diplomatic talks in 4 years post disruption

Engaging in these talks underscores our commitment to pursuing constructive discussions with the government of Cuba where appropriate to advance US interests," the US State Department said

US not in talks with Russia about lifting sanctions: White House advisor

US Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh said Western sanctions will have profound impact on Russia's supply chains and its productive capacity over time, including military industrial complex

Joe Biden reveals new programme for Ukrainian refugees to enter US

According to the statement, this new humanitarian parole programme will complement the existing legal pathways available to Ukrainians, including immigrant visas and refugee processing

US to welcome Ukraine refugees but no longer through Mexico

The US says it expects to admit up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and about 15,000 have come since the Feb 24 invasion, mostly through Mexico

Rajnath asks US firms to focus on manufacturing military hardware in India

Rajnath Singh exhorted American firms to carry out joint research and co-development of military hardware in India, saying the engagement should move beyond the traditional buyer-seller relationship.

India-first Google Search air quality feature now available in US

Google has expanded its feature to give detailed information about air quality to help people avoid pollution in the US.

Rajnath Singh exhorts companies to join India's 'Make for World' drive

During his US visit, the minister said he received a positive response from American leadership for co-development, co-production and investments in research and industry in India

Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi plans to visit US in early May

Kishi is expected to meet with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to discuss cooperation on the situation in Ukraine and North Korea

Pentagon says Ukraine did not receive fixed-wing aircraft from US, allies

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby clarified that Ukraine was given spare parts that enabled them to fix aircraft that previously were not operable