Such pacts are often short-lived and lack the deep liquidity provided primarily by the dollar. Moreover, India doesn't get much in return for this accommodation and has much to lose.
Russian oil has been flowing to Asia in greater volumes as buyers across Europe and the U.S. shun supplies, following the invasion of Ukraine. India and China have been the key buyers.
Until a few years ago, the Hindu Right was largely pro-US. Now, Joe Biden is seen as antagonistic — if not to India, then to the sort of India that Modi’s supporters want to create.
Indian students living in Russia are feeling the pinch of the international sanctions stemming from their host country’s invasion of Ukraine, but most are staying put.
Lavrov is set to visit India on Thursday to discuss the sale of Russian crude oil to the country and the possibility of a rupee-ruble denominated payment method.
$35-bn hike from last year’s proposed budget is also aimed at dealing with ‘acute threats’ from Russia, and setting aside big sums for R&D, nuclear modernisation, missile defence.
After Tuesday’s in-person talks ended between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said there had been ‘intensive consultations’ on several issues.
Most of the UNSC’s failures stem from the use of veto power by the P5. In a world that champions democracy, the UNSC is inherently the most undemocratic entity possible.
Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.
The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.
How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?
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