Russia could amend 'defensive' nuclear doctrine, indicates Duma defence panel chief

IANS | June 23, 2024 4:46 PM

Moscow, June 23 (IANS) Russia could change its nuclear doctrine, which provides for the use of nuclear weapons only in retaliation if the country is attacked with weapons of mass destruction or faces an existential threat from conventional warfare, if the threats and challenges to the country continue to grow, a top Russian parliamentarian said on Sunday.

Canadian minister clueless on why Trudeau govt placed separatist Nijjar on 'no fly' list, froze his bank account

IANS | June 21, 2024 9:36 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) In a video clip that has now gone viral on social media, Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is seen struggling for answers when asked about the Canadian Parliament paying tribute to slain Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar even though the government led by Justin Trudeau put him on a 'no-fly' list and also had his bank accounts frozen long before his assassination.