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08 Aug

US Senate Backs Russia Sanctions Measure, 100% Tariff Threat Looms Over India, China

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIndia, Russia, US

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A bipartisan group of US senators has backed legislation that could significantly raise the economic cost for countries continuing to buy Russian energy, with India and China potentially facing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on their exports to the American market. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 was approved by the Senate in an 86-11 vote, marking a major step forward for legislation designed to tighten pressure on Moscow and its key energy customers. The measure would give US President Donald Trump the authority to impose a 100 per cent…

06 Aug

India-Russia Partnership Gains Momentum as Both Nations Push Towards $100 Billion Trade Goal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Russia

New Delhi/Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): India and Russia are accelerating efforts to deepen their long-standing strategic partnership, with both countries committed to raising bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, has said. The envoy noted that alongside expanding trade in traditional sectors, both governments are identifying fresh avenues for economic collaboration. Highlighting the importance of energy cooperation, Kumar said the partnership in the nuclear sector remains on track. He stated that Rosatom continues work on the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, where construction of Units 3 and 4 has made substantial progress, reinforcing the two countries'…

02 Jul

Facing Domestic Fuel Crunch, Russia Sources Petrol from India Amid Refinery Disruptions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Trending, World NewsIndia, Russia

Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): Russia has begun importing petrol from India as the country works to overcome fuel shortages caused by repeated attacks on its energy infrastructure, signalling an unusual shift for one of the world’s leading oil producers. According to industry sources, the first consignments of Indian gasoline have already been dispatched to Russia by sea. Initial deliveries are estimated to total around 60,000 metric tonnes, with additional shipments expected as Moscow attempts to stabilise fuel supplies across the country. The shortages have emerged after a series of Ukrainian drone strikes damaged several Russian oil refineries, affecting domestic fuel production.…

09 Mar

India Becomes World’s Second-Largest Arms Importer; Russian Share Drops to 40% as Western Ties Surge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsArms Imports, France, India, Pakistan, Russia, SIPRI Report

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — India has emerged as the world’s second-largest importer of major arms, accounting for 8.3 per cent of global imports between 2021 and 2025, according to the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The report, titled ‘Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025’, released on Monday, March 9, 2026, reveals that India’s ranking is surpassed only by Ukraine, which claimed the top spot with a 9.7 per cent share due to its ongoing conflict with Russia. A significant takeaway from the 2025 data is the steady decline in India’s reliance on Russian military…

01 Mar

“Cynical Murder”: Vladimir Putin Condemns Killing of Ayatollah Khamenei as Breach of International Law

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAyatollah Khamenei, Condolences, International Law, Iran, Russia, Strategic Partnership, Vladimir Putin

Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, March 1, 2026, issued a scathing condemnation of the targeted killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the act as a "cynical murder" that violates the fundamental norms of human morality and international law. In a formal condolence note addressed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and released by the Kremlin, Putin expressed his deep personal grief over the loss of the 86-year-old leader, who was killed alongside members of his family during a massive joint military operation by the United States and Israel on Saturday. The Russian leader lauded…

08 Feb

Indian students among those wounded in knife assault at Russian university hostel

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Russia (Rajeev Sharma): Several students, including four Indian nationals, sustained injuries after a stabbing incident at a medical university residence in Russia’s Bashkortostan region on Saturday, officials confirmed. The attack occurred inside a hostel of the State Medical University in Ufa when a teenager allegedly entered the building armed with a knife and assaulted students staying there. Russia’s Interior Ministry said the situation escalated when the suspect resisted detention, resulting in injuries to two police personnel. The attacker later caused harm to himself and was taken to hospital. The Indian Embassy acknowledged the incident, terming it deeply distressing, and confirmed…

03 Nov

Trump Alleges Pakistan Conducting Nuclear Tests, Says U.S. Must Resume Its Own Program

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, Donald Trump, Pakistan nuclear tests, Russia, U.S. nuclear program

Washington, November 3 — U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that Pakistan is among several nations carrying out nuclear tests, alongside Russia, China, and North Korea. He said this growing global activity has compelled the United States to restart its own nuclear testing program after more than thirty years.During an interview with CBS News’s 60 Minutes on Sunday, Trump claimed that while other nations conduct nuclear trials in secrecy, the U.S. operates openly and transparently. “Russia and China are testing, but they don’t talk about it. We’re an open society, so we have to talk about it,” he said. “We’re…

03 Oct

Putin stands by Modi on energy trade, slams Washington’s double standards

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsPm Narinder modi, Putin, Russia, Trade

National Times Bureau :- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday criticised US President Donald Trump’s administration for pressuring India to cut back on energy trade with Moscow. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin warned that such moves would raise global energy prices and hurt the US economy. He said if Washington continued with higher tariffs on Russia’s trade partners, the cost of energy would rise further, forcing the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates high, which would eventually slow down the American economy. During the forum, attended by experts from over 140 countries, including India, Putin…

03 Oct

Putin Warns of Escalation if US Sends Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

Moscow: (Rajeev Sharma): Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a sharp warning to the United States over the potential delivery of long-range missiles to Ukraine, stating it would significantly deteriorate bilateral ties and heighten global tensions. Speaking at a foreign policy forum in Sochi, Putin said any move to arm Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles would mark a "serious step" toward increased confrontation between the two nuclear powers. While acknowledging the damage such weapons could cause, he insisted they would not alter the outcome of the ongoing war. “Our defenses are prepared,” Putin said. “They can inflict harm, yes—but they…

16 Sep

India-US Trade Talks Begin Amid Renewed Criticism on Russian Oil Imports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsIndia, Russia, US

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A new round of India-US trade discussions is set to begin today as American negotiator Brendan Lynch lands in the capital, though the agenda has been clouded by fresh remarks from White House adviser Peter Navarro. Navarro alleged that Indian refiners have been “quick to align with Russian suppliers” since the Ukraine conflict, claiming such purchases indirectly strengthen Moscow’s military capacity. “American workers lose while India profits. On top of that, they maintain some of the steepest tariffs globally,” Navarro said on Monday. Despite these pointed remarks, both governments are attempting to push forward with dialogue…