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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicIndia-Russia

Topic: India-Russia

What now as US House votes for CAATSA waiver to India? Long road ahead, final call with President

A legislative amendment seeking CAATSA waiver for India for defence trade with Russia was passed by a voice vote in the US House of Representatives Thursday.

US consulate wants Russian ships barred from Mumbai coast. Shipping ministry asks MEA to weigh in

India’s ongoing trade with Russia, especially imports of crude oil, has been a sore spot with US for months. US Consulate General wrote to Mumbai Port Authority a fortnight ago.

Being tied to Russia is not the most preferred option for China, says ex-NSA Shivshankar Menon

Speaking at an event in Delhi Wednesday, Menon said by focusing on the war and Europe, the West risked losing the Global South which was feeling the ripples of the conflict.

Pakistan to Russia, a man trusted by Vajpayee & Manmohan Singh — remembering Satinder K Lambah

One of India’s most loved diplomats, Lambah passed away after a long battle with cancer Thursday. He'll be remembered for helping nearly pull off a pathbreaking agreement with Pakistan on Kashmir.

Indian companies look towards sanction-ravaged Russia to expand their operations

From drugmakers to consumer good firms, numerous Indian firms are eyeing Moscow for more contracts, seeking fresh partners and vendors.

As purchases continue, Modi govt proposes settling trade with Russia in rupees

India has previously used a rupee-ruble mechanism, which has fallen out of favor this time around due to extreme volatility in the Russian currency.

Shehbaz Sharif’s first word after hatching, and a faster delivery than Zomato’s 10-min idea

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Diamonds & blood: How sanctions against Russian diamond industry can help crime, hurt India

Even though exports to India make up just about 10% of Russian direct sales, Indian diamantaires fear they could end up on the frontline of the war in Ukraine.

War no bar: India clears global pariah Russia’s move to invest in Indian corporate debt

Russian entities will pay for these investments through an RBI account that has accumulated pending payments for defence purchases made from Moscow.

Common entrance test for central universities good idea but must not repeat NEET mess

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.