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India's current two-year term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council will end in December. India is currently presiding over the 15-nation Council. 

Joe Biden said, "This is a day we've worked toward for a long time. We never stopped pushing for her release."

It has now come to light that the decision to buy discounted Russian oil has benefited India to the tune of Rs 35,000 crores.

A price cap, set by EU and G7 countries, implies that oil sold at the agreed price can be shipped using the tankers of the said countries.

On Saturday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia will not accept the price cap and will assess the situation before deciding future course of action. 

On November 29, a representative delegation from Pakistan flew to Moscow for a three-day visit with Russian officials to discuss the possibility of importing crude oil at a reduced price and discussing payment options and shipping costs.

Russia has moved to toughen the 2013 'gay propaganda' law, banning all adults from promoting same-sex relationships.

Putin applauded independent foreign policy by PM Modi and stated that a lot has been accomplished in India under his leadership.

After China, India has emerged as second-largest buyer of Russian oil, taking the advantage of discounted prices.

Russian defence minister expresses concern over possible provocations through the use of a ‘dirty bomb’ by Ukraine