What's making news? A short wrap of key stories

Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the U.S. claiming that it wants to drag out the war in Ukraine. During a welcome address at a conference in Moscow on international security, he slammed the U.S. for provoking China..... Putin also claimed that the U.S. was trying to maintain its hegemonic status in the world and that the West wanted to extend its "bloc system" of defence, such as the NATO military alliance, into Asia.

Tesla Chief Elon Musk has announced his intention to buy Manchester United football club. Taking to Twitter, Musk said that "I'm buying Manchester United ur welcome," Manchester United is controlled by the American Glazer family and has a market cap of $2.08 billion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he spoke to President Emmanuel Macron on and conveyed India's solidarity with France in dealing with the country's devastating wildfires. Both leaders also agreed to cooperate closely in responding to global challenges of food and energy security.

The coronavirus positivity rate in Delhi has jumped to an alarming 19.20 per cent. Meanwhile, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has said that the pandemic is far from over. ..He also appealed to people to adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour.

Hours after being appointed as head of the J&K Congress campaign committee, senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad quit the post. Sources speculated that he saw the appointment as a demotion for him as he is already a member of the party's all-India political affairs committee.