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  Putin takes oath to begin his fifth term as Russian President, Western nations skip inauguration

  World | May 29, 2024 9:57 IST

  Russia's tensions with the West have soared to all-time highs due to the Ukraine war, and many Western countries have skipped the 71-year-old President's inauguration. Putin's re-election was marred by a crackdown on opposition leaders and activists, including the late Alexei Navalny.

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  Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia after over two decades in power

  World | December 08, 2023 18:01 IST

  The 71-year-old Kremlin leader changed constitutional reforms that allowed him to remain in power until 2036. He is expected to face only token opposition in the March 17 presidential elections after having established a tight control over Russia's political system.

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  SDF storms to power for fifth consecutive term in Sikkim

  India | May 16, 2014 22:51 IST

  Gangtok: Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) today stormed to power for the record fifth consecutive term in the state, winning 22 seats in the 32-member state Assembly and Chief Minister Pawan Chamling romping home with a