Russia News
05 Nov 2019
Johnny Depp#ComicBytes: Five sibling-pairs with superpowers in Marvel Universe
It is said that blood is thicker than water, and the same applies to superpowers.
25 Oct 2019
GoogleGoogle designed an AI engine that can recognize scents
For years, scientists have struggled to recognize the connection between molecules and odors.
04 Oct 2019
iPhoneRussian man sues Apple after iPhone app 'turns him gay'
In a bizarre lawsuit against Apple, a Russian man has accused the Cupertino-based tech giant of "turning him gay."
25 Aug 2019
Nokia 7Here is our first look at the India-bound Nokia 7.2
HMD Global is working to launch Nokia 7.2 as the sequel to last year's Nokia 7.1. The phone has already received key certifications in markets like Russia and India, with reports suggesting it could break cover at the IFA 2019 (next month).
29 Jul 2019
TennisList of unique records in the history of tennis
Tennis is one of the most followed sports across the globe.
26 Jul 2019
Johnny DeppMarvel Universe: Five sibling-pairs with superpowers
It is said that blood is thicker than water, and the same applies to superpowers.
07 Jul 2019
Batman#ComicBytes: The greatest Superman stories ever told in comics
The most recognizable hero in the world, Superman is an integral part of pop-culture and has featured in thousands of stories published in hundreds of languages. Despite being an alien, he seems more human than most of us!
15 Jun 2019
SpaceXRussia mocks Elon Musk, launches toy car with dummy onboard
Russia has launched a red-colored car into space in what looks like a mimicry of SpaceX's founder Elon Musk.
01 Jun 2019
FIFA World CupRussian firm offers females Rs. 106 bonus for wearing skirts
In a highly controversial initiative, a Russian company is trying to return to the golden age of strict gender roles. Remember when women couldn't vote? So blissful, amirite? (This was sarcasm. Don't come for me.)
06 May 2019
MoscowRussia: Plane catches fire mid-air, makes emergency landing; 13 dead
At least 13 people have died after a fire broke out on board a passenger plane in Russia on Sunday.
30 Apr 2019
NorwayThis mysterious whale could be Russian spy, marine experts claim
In a weird case, marine experts in Norway are suspecting that a white beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) is a Russian Navy operative.
27 Apr 2019
AfghanistanUS agrees with Russia, China on pulling troops from Afghanistan
The United States yesterday agreed with rivals Russia and China on a goal of withdrawing foreign forces from Afghanistan, a key component of a peace deal being negotiated by Washington.
24 Apr 2019
IranRussia calls US tightening of Iran oil sanctions 'aggressive, reckless'
Russia yesterday called the US tightening of oil sanctions on Iran an "aggressive and reckless" policy after Washington announced it was seeking to stop all exports of Iranian crude.
12 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi receives highest civilian award by the Russian government
On Friday, the Russian government awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi with their highest civilian award, 'Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle'.
31 Mar 2019
Donald TrumpStop interfering in Venezuela crisis, Russia warns Washington
Russia yesterday warned Washington to stop interfering in the stand-off between Venezuela's government and the opposition movement, and once again defended its decision to send personnel to the country.
27 Mar 2019
VenezuelaDeployment of Russian troops in troubled Venezuela violates constitution: Guaido
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido charged yesterday that the deployment of Russian troops in the troubled South American country violates its constitution.
26 Mar 2019
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Man tries to board flight naked as "clothing impairs body-aerodynamics"
In a bizarre incident, a man who was trying to board his flight naked at Russia's Domodedovo Airport was caught on camera, the video of which has gone viral.
25 Mar 2019
XNo evidence that Trump campaign 'coordinated' with Russia: Mueller report
The Justice Department said yesterday that special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation did not find evidence that US President Donald Trump's campaign "conspired or coordinated" with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election.
18 Mar 2019
Vladimir PutinRussia's upcoming submarine can launch 'doomsday' nuclear drones: Details here
In a matter of months, Russia plans to launch Belgorod, the longest submarine in the world.
11 Mar 2019
IndiaRussian arms-exports to India fell by 42% between 2014-18, 2009-13
Russia's arms export to India fell by a whopping 42% between 2014-18 and 2009-2013, according to a new report.
27 Feb 2019
Vladimir PutinPutin takes down Olympic judo champions, then gets beaten
Russian President Vladimir Putin's is known for his impressive fitness profile and his love for judo.
15 Feb 2019
India#PulwamaAttack: Russian President Vladimir Putin condemns attack
On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly condemned the attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that led to the massacre of 40 jawans.
03 Feb 2019
MurderVampire-Killer: Man kills classmate, drinks blood, then fakes being doctor
In what will remind you of a spine-chilling gore movie, a man in Russia was recently charged with forging documents to work as a doctor after he had killed a classmate and drank his blood over 20 years ago.
02 Feb 2019
Donald TrumpUS leaving missile-treaty to 'get out of its obligations': Russia
Moscow denounced Washington's decision to leave a landmark Cold War nuclear missile treaty yesterday, saying it was part of a plan to "get out of its international legal obligations".
22 Jan 2019
World11 dead after ships catch fire; 15 Indians among crew
Two ships carrying Indian, Libyan, and Turkish crew caught fire off the Russian coast, killing at least 11 people, media reports said on Tuesday.
21 Jan 2019
XRussia initiates civil cases against Facebook, Twitter
On Monday, Russia's communications watchdog initiated administrative proceedings against Facebook and Twitter for their failure to provide a roadmap on how they plan to comply with local data laws.
19 Jan 2019
Space NewsThis Russian start-up will put billboards in space by 2021
After a cherry-red sports car and disco ball, billboards are set to go into space.
14 Jan 2019
BBCRussia loses control of radio telescope in space: Details here
Russia has lost control of its only radio telescope orbiting in space.
29 Dec 2018
SonySony Xperia XA3 Plus price leaked: Details here
As the successor to its mid-range Xperia A2 lineup, Sony is working to launch several smartphones in the Xperia XA3 series.
23 Dec 2018
AccidentsRussian mine fire: Nine workers feared dead in Solikamsk
Nine workers were feared dead yesterday after a fire in a Russian potash mine in the Urals town of Solikamsk, local officials said.
20 Dec 2018
Donald TrumpUS slaps fresh sanctions on Russian spies for damaging activities
The US has slapped fresh sanctions on 12 Russian individuals and entities for their alleged interference in the 2016 presidential elections and the brazen use of a military-grade nerve agent in an assassination attempt inside America's closest ally.
19 Dec 2018
SyriaRussia has enough missiles without violating treaty: Putin to US
Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday rejected the US claim that Russia has developed a new cruise missile in violation of a key nuclear treaty.
19 Dec 2018
Michael FlynnUS President Trump's ex-security chief sold country out, says Judge
A federal judge abruptly postponed the sentencing hearing for Michael Flynn, US President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, yesterday after a stunning hearing in which the judge accused Flynn of selling out his country.
18 Dec 2018
FacebookInstagram was Russia's prime tool for spreading disinformation: Details here
We all are aware of the Russian disinformation campaign, where social media platforms, particularly Facebook, were used to influence the 2016 Presidential elections.
14 Dec 2018
UkraineEU rolls over Russia sanctions over Ukraine turmoil: EU President
EU leaders extended punishing economic sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine for another six months yesterday, amid heightened tensions between Kiev and Moscow over their Azov Sea clash.
10 Dec 2018
FIFA World Cup'FIFA to decide whether 2022 WC will have 48 teams'
Gianni Infantino stated that FIFA will decide in March 2019, whether the next edition of the football 2022 World Cup will be extended to 48 teams or not.
07 Dec 2018
WorldRussia quashes US claims of the former breaching arms treaty
Russia dismissed the United States's claims that the former is violating a major Cold War treaty limiting mid-range nuclear arms, from which the US is planning to withdraw.
06 Dec 2018
South KoreaIndia is the fourth highest emitter of Carbon Dioxide: Study
India is the fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, accounting for 7% of global emissions in 2017, a study said yesterday.
29 Nov 2018
Donald Trump#RussiaProbe: Trump's ex-lawyer Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
US President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, has pleaded guilty to "deliberately" lying to Congress about a Russian project by Trump Organization, which has been a focus of Special Counsel Mueller's Trump-Russia probe.
26 Nov 2018
UkraineUkraine accuses Russia of firing on, seizing its three ships
Ukraine's navy accused Russia of opening fire on and seizing three of its vessels yesterday in a strait near Moscow-annexed Crimea, sparking alarm among Kiev's Western allies and raising fears of a possible military escalation.
