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Putin orders N-drills amid uncertainty over Trump meet to end Ukraine war

Putin orders N-drills amid uncertainty over Trump meet to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin supervised strategic nuclear forces drills amid uncertainty surrounding a potential summit with US President Donald Trump to address the Ukraine conflict.

Russian President Putin thanks Hamas for...

Russian President Putin thanks Hamas for...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

President Vladimir Putin has thanked Palestinian group Hamas for releasing three Russian hostages captivated during the October 2023 attack on Israel.

Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash, offers explanation

Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash, offers explanation

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 in which 38 passengers were killed near Aktau in Kazakhstan, Euro News reported.

Russia looks at India for help as China refuses aircraft parts delivery

Russia looks at India for help as China refuses aircraft parts delivery

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

After the Russian aviation sector was hit by crippling Western sanctions for war against Ukraine, China refused to supply Russia with aircraft parts.

Britain threatens to boycott Russia FIFA WC over spy death

Britain threatens to boycott Russia FIFA WC over spy death

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May said earlier on Monday it was "highly likely" that Moscow was responsible for the attack and some British officials have suggested boycotting the Russia-hosted World Cup later this year in response.

Operation Ganga: Over 17,100 Indians brought back from Ukraine

Operation Ganga: Over 17,100 Indians brought back from Ukraine

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

In the last few days, India has been focusing primarily on ways to get the Indian students out of Sumy, a city that is around 60 km from the Russian border.

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Modi noted that India has always stood for peaceful resolution of issues and direct dialogue between the two parties.

Russian Olympic chief Zhukov to resign

Russian Olympic chief Zhukov to resign

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

Russian Olympic chief Alexander Zhukov intends step down as head of the national Olympic Committee to focus on parliamentary work, Russian news agencies reported on Wednesday.

Isinbayeva quits as Russian anti-doping chief

Isinbayeva quits as Russian anti-doping chief

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Isinbayeva was under pressure to quit as head of RUSADA's supervisory council after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) called for her removal, one of four steps it said were necessary for RUSADA to retrieve its right to oversee the testing of Russian athletes.

Russia says ready to investigate doping allegations

Russia says ready to investigate doping allegations

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Russia is ready to carry out an investigation into doping allegations against its athletes in concert with independent organisations, Interfax news agency quoted Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko as saying on Friday.

In PHOTOS: Ukraine VS pro-Russian separatist fighters

In PHOTOS: Ukraine VS pro-Russian separatist fighters

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The battle between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels.

71 feared dead as Russian domestic airliner crashes near Moscow

71 feared dead as Russian domestic airliner crashes near Moscow

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

The flight was taking off from Moscow's Domodedovo airport when the incident took place.

Indian fan dies in car crash in Russia near World Cup city Sochi

Indian fan dies in car crash in Russia near World Cup city Sochi

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The incident, the first reported death of a World Cup visitor to Russia, was blamed by police on the driver, although Russian roads are notorious and claimed over 19,000 lives in 2017.

PHOTOS: A nun films the pope, pole dancing class and more

PHOTOS: A nun films the pope, pole dancing class and more

Rediff.com9 May 2012

We bring you some of the best photographs from across the globe.

Kyrgyzstan PM flees country as people seize power

Kyrgyzstan PM flees country as people seize power

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Usenov signed his cabinet's resignation and handed over the powers to the leader of parliamentary opposition, ex-Foreign Minister Roza Otunbayeva, Interfax news agency reported from capital Bishkek.

Coming to India: Russia's 'quietest' submarine

Coming to India: Russia's 'quietest' submarine

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

India would receive its first new generation Nerpa Akula-II class nuclear attack submarine, which is undergoing sea trials in Russia, by the end of this year, a top Russian official has said.

Smoke, drink more, urges Russian Minister

Smoke, drink more, urges Russian Minister

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Russia's Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin has asked citizens to smoke and drink more, saying that higher consumption would help lift tax revenues for spending on social services.

Russia hands over nuclear submarine to India

Russia hands over nuclear submarine to India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Russia has handed over a new nuclear powered submarine armed with torpedos and cruise missiles to India and the vessel has set sail for home with a mixed crew of Indian and Russian sailors. The Akula class nuclear attack submarine, which is on a ten-year lease to the Indian Navy, left its base on the Pacific coast earlier this week, bound for India, RIA Novosti and Interfax news agencies reported.

Citing poor quality, Russia bans Indian rice

Citing poor quality, Russia bans Indian rice

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Moscow had earlier claimed to have found several consignments of Indian rice, groundnuts and sesame seeds contaminated with pests. In January, it had intercepted 54 tons of Indian groundnut infested with pests dangerous for grain crops.

Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin dead

Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin dead

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Yeltsin was widely hailed as an effective reformer but his era was a traumatic period in Russian history.

Taxi ploughs into Moscow crowd including soccer fans, eight hurt

Taxi ploughs into Moscow crowd including soccer fans, eight hurt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The incident took place as residents and visiting soccer fans from around the world thronged the centre of Moscow on a balmy summer evening.

IAF's MiG-29 fighters to get a facelift

IAF's MiG-29 fighters to get a facelift

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

In the course of modernisation, the Indian fighters will be equipped with new Zhuk-ME radars capable of engaging several targets simultaneously.

Blast in Russia, 2 killed

Blast in Russia, 2 killed

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

Forty persons were hurt when suspected Chechen rebels rammed an explosive-laden truck into the regional headquarters of Russia's Federal Security Services in Ingushetia.

Hindus condemn Russian Archbishop's comments

Hindus condemn Russian Archbishop's comments

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

Hindus condemn Russian Archbishop's comments against Krishna

Russia tests mini-spacecraft successfully

Russia tests mini-spacecraft successfully

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

The successful launch came after three previous unsuccessful tests.

India inks deal for 4 Tunguska-M1 missile systems

India inks deal for 4 Tunguska-M1 missile systems

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

The missile system is designed for defence against fixed-winged aircraft, helicopters and can also fire on ground targets.

Russia: No pact with India on 5th gen fighter

Russia: No pact with India on 5th gen fighter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Ivanov said Russia was developing the new generation warplane on its own and had no plan yet to involve other countries in its project.

14 die in Russia copter crash

14 die in Russia copter crash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The Mi-8 helicopter hit a power line while conducting a routine low altitude flight in the suburbs of Grozny, said Chechen Deputy Interior Minister Sultan Satuyev.

Russian robber prefers to work naked

Russian robber prefers to work naked

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

The mugger attacked solitary women or ones with children.

400 held hostage in Russia school

400 held hostage in Russia school

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Some 20 masked persons dressed in black burst into the courtyard of the school in North Ossetia and threatened to blow up the building if troops stormed it.

Rugby sevens world body reveals names of banned Russian players

Rugby sevens world body reveals names of banned Russian players

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

The two Russia national rugby sevens players suspended from all competition for taking the banned substance meldonium are Alexey Mikhaltsov and Alena Mikhaltsov, the sport's governing body, World Rugby, said on Saturday.

35 killed in Russian suicide attack

35 killed in Russian suicide attack

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

More than 100 were also wounded when a explosives laden truck was driven into a military hospital complex in Mozdok in the southern Russian republic of North Ossetia.

Belarus delegate banned for carrying Russian flag at Paralympics opening

Belarus delegate banned for carrying Russian flag at Paralympics opening

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A member of the Belarus delegation who carried a Russian flag at the Paralympic opening ceremony to support his country's near-neighbor that is banned from the competition was stripped of his accreditation, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Thursday.

Belarus delegate carries Russian flag during Rio opening ceremony

Belarus delegate carries Russian flag during Rio opening ceremony

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Belarus team carried Russia's flag as well as their own at the Paralympic Games opening ceremony, in a show of support for their near-neighbours, who were banned from the competition in Rio de Janeiro. The head of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) Vladimir Lukin told the TASS news agency that he was grateful for the gesture at the ceremony on Wednesday night.

WC diary: Colombian pop star loses $785,000 in valuables

WC diary: Colombian pop star loses $785,000 in valuables

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

An intruder stole valuables including a Louis Vuitton bag, 11 luxury watches, various items of Cartier jewellery and 10 glasses studded with diamonds and pearls, two police sources told news portal RBC.

Hu in Moscow on first foreign trip as China leader

Hu in Moscow on first foreign trip as China leader

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Russia is the first stop on Hu's four-nation trip and he is seeking to use his debut on the world stage to repair China's battered image after its cover-up of the SARS outbreak.

ICICI Bank exits Russia, sells subsidiary IBEL

ICICI Bank exits Russia, sells subsidiary IBEL

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The bank will cater to Russian clients through its subsidiaries in other countries

Russia salutes 'heroes' after Croatia ends World Cup dream

Russia salutes 'heroes' after Croatia ends World Cup dream

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The Kremlin dubbed the Russian national team heroes and proud soccer fans saluted their underdog host team after the side lost on penalties to Croatia, bringing an end to its World Cup challenge at the quarter-finals.

Obama preparing to penalise Russia for hacking

Obama preparing to penalise Russia for hacking

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Quoting unnamed senior administration officials, CBS News and CNN said the new set of sanctions is likely to target the Russian intelligence agency and its official.

Black boxes recovered from MH17 wreck

Black boxes recovered from MH17 wreck

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Pro-Russia rebels on Friday said they have recovered the black boxes from the wreckage of the Malaysian plane blown by a missile over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, including 100 world-renowned AIDS researchers and activists.