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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicIndia-Russia relations

Topic: India-Russia relations

‘Old’ India-Russia ties crucial now, says NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow amid Trump tariffs & India pushback

New Delhi: India’s “old, strategic and privileged” partnership with Russia is crucial at a time of global “unpredictability” and “uncertainty”, National Security Adviser (NSA)...

India sees the value of US defence ties, but MAGA-style tariffs threaten long-term stability

India’s strategic decisions suggest a pragmatic reading of the US' duality. While defence cooperation with the US has accelerated, India continues to diversify its military suppliers.

‘India halting Russian oil would be a good step’: Trump

MEA Friday clarified India’s energy purchases follow market trends and national interest, adding that the govt has no information on any Indian oil firms halting Russian imports.

Paradox of India’s S-400 deal—key asset delayed when country needs it most

New Delhi’s growing optimism around the delivery of the two remaining S-400 Triumf air defence systems belies the long and complicated journey of the deal.

US demands India stop purchase of Russian weapons, lower tariffs & prevent de-dollarisation

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick Friday urged New Delhi to reduce its reliance on Russian defence platforms and hit out at BRICS for its de-dollarisation efforts.

India’s ties with Russia a ‘deal with the devil’ & IT sector pins hope on Modi-Trump bonhomie

Global media also traces Air India's 'corporate turnaround story in sync with India’s triumphalist narrative'. But it isn't in the clear yet; losses & scepticism may be holding it back.

PM Modi’s absence from the SCO summit weakens India’s power as a swing state

Even as it keeps India tied up in the Himalayas, China is focused on the Indo-Pacific. Swing state diplomacy is India’s counter to this game plan.

Nurturing ties with time-tested friend & China factor — strategic importance of Modi’s Russia visit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to pick Russia for his first official visit overseas since assuming a third term is strategically important...

Modi-Putin summit an opportunity to iron out differences—prioritise 5 issues first

There’s never a dull moment in Eurasia. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be skipping the Shanghai Cooperation Summit, soon to be held in Kazakhstan, the long...

Ukraine is holding a Global Peace Summit. Modi is perfectly placed to mediate

PM Narendra Modi has an opportunity to play peacemaker at the most important peace summit since World War II. India’s well-established relationship with Russia is the key.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.