Lankan court lifts ban on Russia's Aeroflot flight from leaving Colombo

A Sri Lankan court on Monday suspended an order preventing a detained Aeroflot flight from leaving Colombo, paving the way for the Russian flag carrier's aircraft to depart for Moscow. The Colombo......

Indians in Russia to seek Modi's help to build Hindu temple

The Indian community in Russia are eagerly waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow and will be seeking his support to build a Hindu temple in the country, a new Indian school......

Bomb threat on Moscow-Delhi flight with 400 on board

A plane from Moscow carrying 400 people made an emergency landing in the national capital on Friday following a bomb threat, according to officials. The Aeroflot aircraft operating flight SU 232......

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

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

Aeroflot cuts Europe, US fares by 20-35%

Airfares to Europe and the US will now cost around 20-35 per cent cheaper, courtesy Russian carrier Aeroflot. The airline, which had withdrawn its India operations post 9/11 disasters, will resume......

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

It offers a real opportunity for the flag carrier to compete on the world stage, backed by a leading conglomerate with deep pockets like the Tatas, observes Indrajit Gupta. Photograph: Punit......

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

The new flights come against the backdrop of the Indian government's move to boost air connectivity with Central Asia and tap the interest of Russian investors in India. IMAGE: Goa, with its......

Bilateral trade: No direct impact of Russia-Ukraine crisis on India

There is no direct impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on India in terms of bilateral trade but a surge in oil prices poses considerable risk to the economy, an analyst report said on Friday.......

Rublevski wins Aeroflot Chess

Russian Sergei Rublevski won the Aeroflot International Open Chess tournament that concludedat Moscow on Wednesday night. The best Indian performance came from GMKrishnan Sasikiran who, with a hard......

Sasikiran third in Aeroflot Open

Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran stole the final day's honours, clinching a sparkling victory over joint-leader Kiril Georgiev of Bulgaria in the 9th and final round, to finish third in the 'A1'......

Aeroflot chess: Negi holds Leim in exciting tie

Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi worked his way to an exciting draw with higher seeded Le Quang Leim of Vietnam in the fourth round of the 'A' group of Aeroflot International chess tournament in Moscow.......

UEFA moves Champions League final from Russia to Paris

IMAGE: The Champions League final was set to be staged at Zenit St Petersburg's stadium on May 28. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images UEFA has moved this year's Champions League final from St......

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

IMAGE: A woman holds a Ukrainian flag next to a banner reading 'Stop Putin' as youth groups protest with a human chain outside the Russian embassy. Photograph: Omer Messinger/Getty Images As......