European leaders in Ukraine’s Kyiv press Russia for 30-day ceasefire | Russia-Ukraine war News

European leaders have have held talks in Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an attempt to put pressure on Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire as a step to end the three-year conflict, threatening Moscow with “massive sanctions” if it refuses. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir…

India-Pakistan Conflict: Department of military affairs to hold press conference today following ceasefire violation

India-Pakistan Conflict: The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) under the Ministry of Defence is scheduled to hold a press conference on Sunday, May 11. The conference is expected to take place at 11:00 am today. The development comes after Pakistan violated the ceasefire last night. The key details are: Event: Press Conference Organiser: DMA (Department of Military…

Regenerative agriculture must move from pilot to policy

Regenerative agriculture — a system of farming principles that restores soil health, enhances biodiversity, and sequesters carbon — is quietly gaining ground in India’s agricultural landscape. Unlike conventional farming, which often depletes soil nutrients and increases greenhouse gas emissions, regenerative practices focus on building soil organic matter, minimising tillage, diversifying crops, and integrating livestock, among…

‘War is not India’s choice’: NSA Ajit Doval speaks to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi amid India-Pak tensions

In a high-level diplomatic exchange, Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and reaffirmed that “war was not India’s choice” and emphasised India’s commitment to ceasefire and restoring peace with Pakistan. The talks between India and China were held following the deadly terrorist…

After night of drones and explosions, Rajasthan border districts now calm

Despite a recently announced ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Sunday morning looked peaceful across the border districts of Barmer, Sriganganagar, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, officials said. Tensions continued along the Rajasthan border as explosion kind of sounds were heard in Jaisalmer and Pakistani drone activities were reported in Barmer and Sriganganagar. The Indian Army…

Putin proposes direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul on May 15 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions” to achieve “lasting peace” and “eliminate the root causes” of the three-year conflict. The offer, delivered early on Sunday, came hours after the leaders of Ukraine, France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom called for an unconditional 30-day…