Russia: News
India to buy 5 more S-400s after Iran-Israel conflict escalates
India is set to procure five additional squadrons of the Russian S-400 air defense missile system.
India's Saudi oil imports hit record high: What's the reason?
India's crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia reached a record high of 1.05 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, according to data from analytics firm Kpler.
'Putin has started WW3, must be stopped': Zelenskyy in interview
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of starting World War III.
BAFTA 2026: 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' wins Best Documentary
The documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin, directed by David Borenstein, has won the Best Documentary award at BAFTA 2026.
Wagner Group's Africa operations now run by Russia's SVR: Investigation
After the death of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russia's SVR foreign intelligence agency has taken over the influence operations of the Wagner Group in Africa, AFP reported, citing a new investigation.
India's third nuclear submarine, INS Aridhaman, to be commissioned soon
India is set to strengthen its sea-based nuclear deterrent with the commissioning of its third indigenous Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman.
Trump gives Iran 10-day nuclear deal deadline
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply, with President Donald Trump giving Iran a 10-day deadline to reach a nuclear deal, proclaiming an agreement would be made "one way or another" if diplomacy fails.
India's imports from Russia down 40%: Here we decode why
India's merchandise imports from Russia plummeted by a whopping 40.48% to $2.86 billion in January 2026.
Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva this week, US to mediate
Senior officials from Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to meet in Switzerland this week for a second round of talks.
Meet Maxim Oreshkin, Putin aide attending India AI Impact Summit
Maxim Oreshkin, a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is leading a large delegation from Russia to the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Could gold prices in India fall below ₹1L?
Gold prices in India peaked at ₹1,80,779 per 10g in January 2026 but have since fallen to ₹1,56,200.
What is Epibatidine, toxin that allegedly killed Alexei Navalny?
Epibatidine, a highly potent and toxic substance derived from South American poison dart frogs, has been implicated in the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Russia attempts to block WhatsApp to push state-backed app Max
The Russian government has attempted to "fully block" WhatsApp in a bid to push users toward its state-sponsored communications app, Max.
Why Russia is restricting access to Telegram?
The Russian government has started restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media platforms.
Russia has been probing alien encounters, abductions for decades
Legendary journalist George Knapp has released a trove of documents smuggled out of Russia 30 years ago.
Russia: Teen neo-Nazi stabs 4 Indian students, scrawls Holocaust slogans
A knife attack at the State Medical University in Ufa, Russia's Bashkortostan Republic, left four Indian students injured.
How Russian hackers managed to breach Poland's energy grid
Poland's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has revealed that suspected Russian government hackers breached parts of the country's energy grid infrastructure.
Reliance skips Russian oil as PSUs ramp up imports
Reliance Industries, India's largest importer of Russian crude oil, has not bought any barrels from Russia in January.
NASA satellite captures Kamchatka buried under record snowfall
The Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia is currently facing an unprecedentedly severe winter, with nearly six meters of snow falling in just two months.
Ukraine-Russia-US trilateral talks wrap up amid deadly airstrike on Kyiv
Trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have concluded. The two-day negotiations ended without a clear resolution but are set to continue next week in Abu Dhabi.
India might not face Trump's 500% tariff on Russian oil
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested that India could be exempt from a proposed 500% tariff on Russian oil purchases.
Just 32 fossil-fuel firms cause 50% of global CO2 emissions
A recent study has revealed that just 32 fossil fuel firms were responsible for half of the world's carbon dioxide emissions in 2024. The number is down from 36 in the previous year.
China, Russia's air power a threat to the West: Report
A report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has noted that both China and Russia have drastically improved their air power since 2020.
Why India has launched an anti-dumping probe against China, Russia
India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of nylon-6 chips and granules from China and Russia.
Ukraine war: An Instagram post cost this ex-Russian billionaire $9B
Oleg Tinkov, a former Russian banking tycoon, has revealed that an Instagram post criticizing the Ukraine war cost him nearly $9 billion.
India, Russia considering monthly rupee-ruble exchange rate to boost trade
India and Russia are considering a semi-floating rupee-ruble exchange rate, possibly pegged on a monthly basis.
India's blue-collar workers are now filling Russia's labor shortage
India's blue-collar workforce is increasingly heading to Russia, with a surge in demand for skilled welders, tailors, carpenters, and steel fixers.
May he perish: Zelenskyy's veiled Putin reference in Christmas message
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has seemingly wished death upon his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in his annual Christmas message.
Russia plans nuclear power plant on Moon by 2036
In a major development, Russia has announced plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036.
WhatsApp says Russia is restricting its service
WhatsApp has accused Russian authorities of imposing restrictions on its services, depriving over 100 million Russians of their right to private communication just ahead of the holiday season.
Denmark accuses Russia of carrying out destructive cyberattacks
Denmark has accused Russia of carrying out two major cyberattacks, calling them "destructive and disruptive."
Oil crashes to lowest level since 2021: What's the reason?
Crude oil prices have witnessed a major slump, falling below $55 per barrel for the first time since early 2021.
Crude oil prices dip below $60: Here we decode why
Crude oil prices have continued their downward trend, falling below the $60 per barrel mark.
Why Russia has sued Belgium-based Euroclear for $230B
Russia's central bank has filed a lawsuit against Euroclear, a Belgium-based securities depository, seeking damages of $230 billion.
US no longer considers Russia to be a 'direct threat'
The United States has revised its national security strategy, no longer designating Russia as a "direct threat."
You can soon buy Patanjali's products in Russia
Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian government.
'Bye-bye US dollar!' Kiyosaki warns as BRICS currency rumors resurface
Robert Kiyosaki has once again warned about the impending doom of the US dollar.
Oil prices surge to 2-week high: What's the reason?
Oil prices have hit a two-week high, driven by expectations of US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions in Russia and Venezuela.
'Russia, India will increase authority of BRICS': Putin
At the 23rd India-Russia bilateral annual summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the partnership between the two countries and their contributions to BRICS.
Defense shares in focus amid Putin's India visit
Indian defense stocks are in focus today as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
These defense stocks are in focus as Putin visits India
As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his two-day state visit to India tomorrow, defense stocks in the country are set to come under investor focus.
India‑Russia aim for $100B trade by 2030 during Putin's visit
India and Russia are gearing up to strengthen their trade ties with a special business forum scheduled for December 4-5.
Why India's ambitious Samudrayaan mission has been delayed
India's ambitious Samudrayaan mission, which aims to send a manned submersible to the ocean's depths, has been delayed.