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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicIndia-Russia

Topic: India-Russia

Russia a forever partner but defence ties with India seems to have run its course

Indian defence establishment has already made up its mind about what it wants from Moscow now.

PM Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin exchange views on evolving situation in Afghanistan

The two leaders also discussed issues on the bilateral agenda, including India-Russia cooperation against Covid and agreed to continue close consultations on important issues.

India inks deal with Russia to immediately procure 70,000 latest AK rifles off the shelf

The assault rifles will replace the 5.56×45 mm INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifles in use with the armed forces currently.

Iran and Russia’s anxiety over surging Taliban will be key to India’s new Afghan policy

As India braces itself for a Taliban-dominated regime in Afghanistan, New Delhi’s role in Kabul’s strategic frame should outlive the Ashraf Ghani government.

India-Russia ties have contributed to global peace, security & stability, says Jaishankar

During his 3-day visit to Russia, Jaishankar said he reviewed the progress on broad-ranging cooperation on space, nuclear, energy and defence sectors with counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

Russia sends Covid medical supplies to India including 2 lakh packs of medicines

Russian Foreign Ministry said two transport planes will deliver over 22 tonnes of necessary equipment including 20 oxygen production units, 75 ventilators and 150 medical monitors.

Russia & India S-400 missile deal contract is being successfully fulfilled: Ambassador Nikolay

Envoy Nikolay Kudashev also said that both Russia and India do not recognise bilateral sanctions as they are 'illegal tools' of 'unlawful and unfair' competition and pressure.

India to produce 850 million Sputnik doses annually, Russia’s RDIF says

The Russian Direct Investment Fund has said that India has become the 60th country to approve the use of the vaccine Sputnik V, which has an efficacy of 91.6 per cent.

Deepening of US-India partnership in military & security sphere is ‘destined’: Ash Carter

Former American defence secretary Carter, however, cautioned that US must be aware of India's past, including policies of non-alignment and its historic military ties with Russia.

Why Russia is no longer a strategic ally for India in new bipolar world led by US and China

In episode 720 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why Russian FM’s visit to India underlines radical shift in strategic balance for New Delhi.

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.