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

Russian President Vladimir on Wednesday supervised the drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces as uncertainty hangs over his proposed summit meeting with US President Donald Trump to......

Russian President Putin thanks Hamas for...

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

Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash, offers explanation

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......

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:......

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

India has brought back over 17,100 of its nationals from Ukraine so far while around 700 Indian students remained stuck in the northeastern city of Sumy with their evacuation dependent on the......

Citing poor quality, Russia bans Indian rice

On Tuesday, Russiabanned imports of rice, groundnuts and sesame seeds originating from India citing poor quality of its produce. "Actual ban was in force from May 1, but import was allowed on the......

ICICI Bank exits Russia, sells subsidiary IBEL

The bank will cater to Russian clients through its subsidiaries in other countries Country's largest private sector lender ICICI Bank on Wednesday said it has sold its profit making Russian......

Britain threatens to boycott Russia FIFA WC over spy death

IMAGE: England's Harry Kane (on ground) scores the winner past Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak during their FIFA 2018 World Cup Group F Qualifier at Wembley Stadium in London in October 2017 (Image......

Russian Olympic chief Zhukov to resign

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

Isinbayeva quits as Russian anti-doping chief

Twice Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva has resigned as chair of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), the Interfax news agency reported -- a move that may help Russian athletes......

Russia says ready to investigate doping allegations

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......

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

IMAGE: Image used for representational purposes. Photograph: Maxim Shemetov/Reuters An Indian soccer fan, in Russia for the World Cup, died in a car crash on Saturday on a road near the tournament......