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Washington, March 28 – A bipartisan group of US lawmakers announced the introduction of legislation to expand a key multinational space defense coalition to include Indo-Pacific allies such as Japan and South Korea, amid growing concerns over China and Russia's capabilities in space.The...

New Delhi, March 27 India and Russia recently reviewed their bilateral ties during the second international conference 'Russia and India: Towards a New Agenda for Bilateral Relations' and emphasized the steps required to sustain policy measures in the coming years. The two nations agreed to...

New Delhi, March 27 – In a major defense acquisition move, India on Friday approved the purchase of a fresh batch of five S-400 missile systems from Russia and 60 medium transport aircraft, along with several other military platforms, for a total cost of Rs 2.38 trillion to enhance the combat...

New Delhi, March 27 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that four ships carrying LPG have arrived in India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and assured that New Delhi is in contact with concerned countries to ensure the safe transit of its ships to meet its energy needs...

Aizawl, March 27 Two individuals from Russia and the Slovak Republic were apprehended in Mizoram for entering the state without the mandatory Protected Area Permit (PAP), a senior police officer said on Friday.The Slovak man was deported to his country on Friday, and a similar action will be...

New Delhi, March 27 – The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth a total of Rs 858 crore on Friday for the procurement of the cutting-edge Russian Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and a maintenance contract with Boeing for the depot-level inspection of the Indian Navy's P8I Long-Range...

New Delhi, March 27 The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth ₹445 crore with Russia's Rosoboronexport on Friday for the procurement of an air defence missile system for the Indian Army.A separate contract worth ₹413 crore was also signed with Boeing India Defence Private Ltd for the...

New Delhi, March 27 Crude oil prices trimmed early losses to trade nearly 2 per cent higher at Rs 9,061 per barrel in futures trading on Friday, tracking gains in global energy benchmarks amid geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for the April...

New Delhi, March 27 The Congress claimed on Friday that the government's excise duty cuts will not affect prices for dealers and consumers, and that the relief is only in the narrative, not in reality.The government has reduced excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre and exempted diesel...

Washington, March 27 – US lawmakers and military commanders warned that the growing threats from China, Russia, and other adversaries are rapidly reshaping the strategic landscape, with space emerging as a frontline domain in any future conflict.Opening a Senate Armed Services Committee...

Washington, March 27 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged global partners, including G7 nations, to take stronger action regarding threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the disruption is a direct challenge to international law and global energy security."It's in their...

Moscow, March 26 Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that no one, including those involved in the Gulf conflict, can foresee its grave consequences for the world, which are comparable only to the Covid pandemic.Addressing the delegates of the congress of the powerful Union of...

Visakhapatnam, March 26 Visakhapatnam Port handled over 12 vessels carrying crude oil and LPG during February and March, while at least six more are scheduled to arrive in the coming days, reflecting steady cargo movement, officials said on Thursday.The VPA noted that the arriving vessels...

FGN39 IRAN-INDIA-LD HORMUZIndia among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by TehranTehran/New Delhi: Iran has allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed...

Colombo, March 26 Sri Lanka and Russia began talks here on Thursday aimed at purchasing Russian oil to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation, officials said.The talks were led by visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin, the Russian Embassy said.Officials of the state oil...

Tehran/New Delhi, March 26 Iran has allowed India and several other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said.Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran essentially blocked...

Moscow, March 26 The strengthening of the BRICS bloc of emerging economies is changing global relations and facilitating South-South cooperation, bypassing the West, a top Kremlin economic aide said on Thursday.Maxim Oreshkin was speaking at the meeting of the Russian Business and Industry...

Moscow, March 26 Moscow will provide naval escort to ships carrying Russian cargo, following increasing instances of Western navies intercepting such vessels, the country's maritime board announced.The Maritime Board of Russia, headed by Kremlin aide Nikolai Patrushev, announced a set of rules...

March 26, New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the U.S. has made its offer of security guarantees for a peace deal conditional on Kyiv ceding the entire eastern Donbas region to Russia.He added that Ukraine is increasing its production of drones and interceptors to...

Tehran/New Delhi, March 26 Iran has allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said.Global oil and gas prices have surged following Iran's near-closure of...