For nearly 18 months, 16 are classified as missing by Russians with little info shared to families. At least 12 have perished in frontlines of Ukraine, while 96 returned home.
A little over 100 Indians were recruited into Russian army in 2023 & early 2024 to serve in support roles. Since Modi’s Moscow visit last July, at least 95 have returned home.
Eight Indians have died during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Russian Embassy in India says it is working on discharge of Indian men ‘voluntarily’ contracted for military service.
Ravi Mator, 24, who went to Russia to join a transport company was allegedly told to choose between the Russian Army or jail. Opposition has criticised Modi govt's 'criminal neglect'.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
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.
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