Russia

Ajit Doval Visits Russia, Holds Talks With Counterpart Amid J&K Decision

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 22, 2019

In the backdrop of renewed focus on Kashmir issue, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Moscow on Thursday and held talks with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev during which both sides underlined support for principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference of third parties.

BFI Should Consider Doing Away With Selection Trials For Performers: Mary Kom

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 21, 2019

A controversy broke out over Mary Kom's selection for the women's World Boxing Championships in Russia after her competitor in the 51kg category, Nikhat Zareen, was refused a trial bout.

Russia Says US Missile Test 'Escalation Of Military Tensions'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Moscow on Tuesday said the United States was ramping up military tensions by testing a medium-range cruise missile weeks after tearing up a pact with Russia.

Russia Says Won't Install New Missiles Unless US Deploys Them In Europe

World News | Reuters | Sunday August 18, 2019

Russia will not deploy new missiles as long as the United States shows similar restraint in Europe and Asia, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said on Sunday, after Washington's withdrawal from a Soviet-era arms pact.

Pilot Who Crash-Landed Plane Says He's No Hero, Gets Top State Honours

World News | Reuters | Saturday August 17, 2019

Two Russian pilots safely landed an airliner carrying 233 people in a cornfield outside Moscow after striking a flock of birds, prompting the Kremlin to hail them as heroes who will receive top state awards.

"Hero" Pilot Lands Plane In Corn Field, Praised For Saving 233 Lives

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 15, 2019

A Russian passenger plane performed an emergency landing near Moscow shortly after take off on Thursday after birds were sucked into its engines, the airline and state media reported.

Radiation Up To "16 Times" The Norm In Town Near Russia Blast Site

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Radiation levels were up to 16 times the norm in a nearby town after an explosion at a Russian missile testing site, the national weather service said Tuesday.

Caught On Camera: Passenger Plane Overshoots Runway, Hits Lighting Units

Offbeat | Tuesday August 13, 2019

A video of a passenger plane overshooting the runway during take-off has gone viral online. The incident occurred at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport early on Monday.

Top UN Body "Not Waiting With Garlands": Pak Minister On India's J&K Move

India News | ANI | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has asked Pakistanis to not live in a "fool's paradise" by expecting United Nations Security Council to "wait with garlands" to support Islamabad's contentions regarding India's decision to end Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Donald Trump Says US Learning "Much" From Russian Missile Test Blast

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 13, 2019

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is learning "much" from a deadly blast during a Russian missile test that caused elevated radiation levels.

Russian Police Probe Video Of Officer Punching, Dragging Woman

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Russia's interior ministry opened an investigation on Monday after a video showing a riot policeman punching a woman in the stomach during a protest for free elections went viral.

Video Of Russian Policeman Punching Female Protester Stirs Anger

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 12, 2019

Russia's interior ministry opened an investigation Monday after a video showing a riot policeman punching a woman in the stomach during a protest for free elections went viral.

5 Russians Killed In Missile Test Blast Were Working On "New Weapons"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 12, 2019

Russia's nuclear agency chief on Monday confirmed that five scientists killed last week were developing "new weapons" and vowed to continue testing "until the end", despite the explosion.

Tesla Electric Car Catches Fire After Hitting Tow Truck In Moscow

Reuters | Monday August 12, 2019

Tesla Inc has stood by safety claims for its Model 3 in the face of regulatory scrutiny, while documents showed the top U.S. automotive safety watchdog issued at least five subpoenas since last year seeking information about crashes involving the company's vehicles.

Russian Media Agency Complains YouTube Facilitates Protests

Associated Press | Monday August 12, 2019

Russia's media oversight agency said Sunday that it wanted Google to stop YouTube users from posting information about unsanctioned political protests.