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India, Russia Discuss New Delhi's Bid To Join Nuclear Suppliers Group

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 2, 2019

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale held talks with Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkovon on Monday and discussed key strategic issues such as BRICS cooperation and New Delhi's NSG membership bid.

Russia Arms Exports To India Fell By 42% Between 2014-18, 2009-13: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 12, 2019

Russia's arms export to India, the world's second largest importer of major arms, fell by a whopping 42 per cent between 2014-18 and 2009-2013, according to a SIPRI report.

India, Russia Sign $3 Billion Deal For Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 7, 2019

India on Thursday sealed a $3 billion deal with Russia for leasing of a nuclear-powered attack submarine for the Indian Navy for a period of 10 years, military sources said.

India Plays "Indispensable Role" In Afghanistan: Russian Foreign Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 9, 2019

Russia Wednesday said India's role in Afghanistan is "indispensable" and complimented it for carrying out various developmental initiatives.

India Will Receive S-400 Defence Systems "In Due Time," Says Russia

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 9, 2019

Russia on Wednesday said there will be no delays in the delivery of the S-400 air defence systems to India and a payment mechanism for the deal is being worked out, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov adding the missile systems will significantly enhance India's air defence capability.

Delivery Of Russia's S-400 Defence Missile To Start Next Year: Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 2, 2019

India will start receiving the S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems from Russia from October next year and the deliveries will be completed by April 2023, the government said on Wednesday.

India, Russia A Privileged Partnership: Putin's New Year Message To PM

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 31, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent New Year messages to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said relationship between the two countries was developing in a constructive and dynamic manner.

India, Russia Sign $500 Million Deal For Construction Of Two Warships

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 20, 2018

India and Russia today signed a $500 million deal for construction of two warships in Goa for the Indian Navy under the technology transfer model, the officials said. They said the agreement for the project was signed between defence PSU Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) and Russia's state-run defence major Rosoboronexport under the government-to-government f...

India, Russia Support Afghan-Led And Owned Peace Process: Deputy NSA

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 14, 2018

India and Russia support the Afghan government's efforts towards the realisation of an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process, Deputy National Security Adviser Pankaj Saran said Wednesday.

Indo-Russian Joint Military Exercises From November 18

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday November 13, 2018

India and Russia will hold joint military exercises in Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh from November 18, it was announced on today.

India, Russia, Iran To Meet On North-South Corridor On November 23

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 30, 2018

India, Russia and Iran will hold a trilateral meeting on the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) on November 23 to make the 7,200-km-long ship, road, and rail route operational soon, an official statement said on Monday. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu, in a meeting with a Russian business delegation on raising i...

India's Decision To Buy S-400 Missile System Will Destabilise Region: Pak

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 19, 2018

Pakistan said today that India's decision to buy S-400 missile defence system from Russia will further destabilise stability in the region and renewed the arms race. In a statement, the Foreign Office said the Indian purchase was part of its efforts to acquire a Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) System through multiple sources.

May Sign More Defence Deals With India, US Sanctions No Bar: Russia

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 11, 2018

US sanctions will not be an impediment to Indo-Russia defence deals, and New Delhi and Moscow could soon sign agreements on frigates and Kalashnikov assault rifles, Russian Ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev said Thursday.

"India Has Independent Policy": Army Chief After S-400 Deal With Russia

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 7, 2018

Amid fears of US sanctions over the S-400 deal with Russia, Army Chief Bipin Rawat today asserted that India follows an independent policy and was also keen on getting the Kamov helicopters and other weapon systems from Moscow.

Not Easy For India To Get US Sanctions Waiver For S-400 Missiles: Experts

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 7, 2018

For India, getting a presidential waiver from the biting CAATSA sanctions might not be that easy, some American experts believe referring to the changing political dynamics within the administration and President Donald Trump's personal strong views against New Delhi's trade and tariff policies and calling it a "tariff king".