Top 10 world news: Putin, Doval hold talks in Russia; West Bengal CM offers to resign, and more

Russian leader Vladimir Putin told Indian NSA Ajit Doval that he was looking forward to greeting PM Modi ahead of BRICS summit slated to be held inKazan city.A statement from the Indian external affairs ministry said that Doval and Putin discussed the war in Ukraine and peace efforts. In other major news, two private astronauts moved outside their spacecraft early Thursday morning, conducting the first-ever commercial spacewalk. Also, amidst a deadlock with agitating doctors over the rape and murder of a junior medic last month, the chief minister of the Indian state of West Bengal said that she was "willing to resign".

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Putin ‘waiting for PM Modi’ for BRICS summit, says 30 nations want to join bloc

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Sep 12) held a meeting with Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval in St Petersburg on the sidelines of the meeting of BRICS and BRICS Plus High-Level Security Officials.

Watch | Tech billionaire kicks off first private spacewalk out of SpaceX capsule

Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and his crew stepped out for the first private spacewalk on Thursday, making history by leading the first-ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts.

Kolkata horror: West Bengal CM Mamata ‘willing to resign’ amidst standoff with doctors

Amidst a prolonged standoff with junior doctors over the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata last month, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday (Sep 12) said she was willing to tender her resignation.

Bangladesh: Yunus govt asks Hindus to pause Durga Puja music during namaz and azan

Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladeshhas askedHindus in the country not to play musical instruments as part of Durga Puja celebrations during namaz and azan, the country's local media reports stated.

Ukraine acknowledges Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk, says its invasion 'going to plan'

Russia said Thursday its army had recaptured 10 settlements in itsKurskborder region, where Ukraine last month launched a major cross-border incursion.

Gaza War: Hamas holds key hostage, prisoner swap talks in Doha with Qatar and Egypt

A delegation of the militant group Hamas met with Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Doha on Wednesday (Sep 11) to hold talks about a potential hostage and prisoner exchange.

Taiwan vows to resist China’s mounting pressure, says sovereignty is non-negotiable

Taiwan's top official in charge of China-related matters on Thursday (September 12) declared that the island, which is democratically governed, will never bow to the increasing pressure from a "more aggressive" Beijing.

India: Veteran CPM leader Sitaram Yechury dies at 72 after prolonged illness

Veteran CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury breathed his last on Thursday (Sep 12) at the age of 72, news agency PTI reported.

Duleep Trophy 2024: Ishan Kishan makes eye-catching return to domestic cricket with 111-run knock for India C

India’s out-of-contention cricket star Ishan Kishan has made a statement return to domestic cricket on Thursday (Sep 12) by slamming an eye-catching 111 for India C in the 2024 Duleep Trophy.

No changes! Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will release in Diwali, to clash with Ajay Devgn's Singham Again

Kartik Aaryan'sBhool Bhulaiya 3is one of the most-anticipated movies of the year, and the movie is set to release in the theatres on November 1, the occasion of Diwali.