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LATEST on Moscow Terror Attack! 11 people 'directly' involved in Crocus City Hall attack detained

The Russian intelligence agencies detained 11 people in Moscow , including four 'terrorists', who they claimed were 'directly' involved in a terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow

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NB Viewpoint | Putin praises PM Modi! Instills trust saying "New Delhi won't play 'games' with us"

Russian President Vladimir Putin heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and credited India for pursuing an 'independent' foreign policy which is not easy in today's world.

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#SecurityScan 67: India's Integration of Indigenous Fighters, Israel's ban on Lashkar-e-Taiba & more

This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security . Russia held joint naval exercises with India in the Bay of Bengal, as the two countries bolster security ties despite Moscow's offensive in Ukraine.

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NB Explains | Moscow declares its moon mission Luna-25 failed; Know technical reasons of its FAILURE?

The Luna-25 spacecraft encountered a catastrophic failure shortly after a critical maneuver as it was being positioned into its pre-landing orbit on Saturday. In a statement released by Roskosmos, the agency revealed that contact with the spacecraft had been lost due to an unforeseen issue during this critical phase of the mission.

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Russia unveils new air-to-air missile RVV-MD2 at Army Event 2023

Amidst the military-technical frenzy of the "Army-2023" event held at Moscow's Patriot Park, a big discovery took center stage: the unveiling of the new-generation RVV-MD2 missile mock-up.

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Russian Ministry bans iPhones for work over espionage concerns

Russia's ministry of digital development has banned employees from using Apple (AAPL.O) iPhones and iPads for work purposes,

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President Putin meets Prigozhin in Kremlin: Reports

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on June 29, five days after the group marched towards Moscow in a short-lived rebellion.

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UK PM Rishi Sunak assures support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak assured support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who arrived in London on Monday (May 15). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday (May 15) arrived in the United Kingdom

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Sputnik V scientist Andrey Botikov killed in Moscow

Russia's investigative committee has launched a murder investigation after a top scientist was found dead in his Moscow apartment yesterday. Andrey Botikov, known as one of the 18 scientists who worked on the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in 2020, was identified as the man who had been strangled to death with a belt in northwest Moscow.

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NB Explains | Was G20 Foreign Ministerial meet in India, a failure?

For India to organize the G20 summit in such a conflicted time was a huge challenge and if anything, India should be praised was that it was instrumental in getting everyone together under the same roof.

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US Embassy in Moscow urges citizens to leave Russia 'immediately'

It said US citizens residing or traveling in Russia should leave the country immediately, and exercise increased caution due to “the risk of wrongful detentions.”

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NSA Ajit Doval attend meet in Moscow

India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval emphasized the need for intensified intelligence and security cooperation to tackle Daesh, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) while participating in a multilateral meeting on Afghanistan in Moscow on Wednesday, people familiar with the matter said.

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Russia deploys Air defence systems in Moscow

The Kremlin refused to say whether Russia was preparing for strikes on the capital on Friday after images of missile defense systems on several Moscow rooftops circulated on social media. Anti-aircraft missile systems have been spotted across Moscow this week amid concerns over Ukraine’s ability to strike deep within Russian territory.

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Here's what the IAF did after bomb threat was received for Moscow-Jamnagar flight

As soon as the agencies received inputs about a possible bomb scare on the Goa-bound Russian Azur Air aircraft, the Indian Air Force ( IAF ) activated security protocols at the Jamnagar airport.

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Two Russian air bases deep inside Russia attacked by Ukraine

Russia launched a fresh barrage of missiles toward Ukraine on Monday as it accused Kyiv of striking military airfields deep inside its territory. Dozens of missiles were launched by Russian forces toward Ukraine on Monday, cutting off water and electricity supplies in some areas, and killing at least one person in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, and at least two people in Zaporizhzhia, according to local authorities.

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Pushpa Russian trailer out! Allu Arjun heads to Russia for promotions

Allu Arjun is all set for the promotions of Pushpa in Russia as he was seen leaving India ahead of the release in Russian language.

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India in Moscow format meet on Afghanistan: In veiled dig at Pak, says ‘Military facilities of others in country unacceptable’

India became a part of the joint statement signed off by the countries who participated in the Moscow Format on Afghanistan in which it stated the military infrastructure facilities built by other nations in that country is "unacceptable".

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India joins Moscow talks for an inclusive government in Kabul

India joined the latest meeting of the ‘Moscow format consultations on Afghanistan’ that was held on Wednesday in the Russian capital. The Moscow format — one of the several dialogue platforms in Afghanistan — which began before the Taliban takeover of Kabul, consists of Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and India. Joint Secretary in charge of the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran division of the Ministry of External Affairs, J.P. Singh, represented India a

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EAM Jaishankar arrives in Moscow on the first-ever visit since the Russia-Ukraine conflict

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will meet with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Tuesday, during his first visit to Russia since the war in Ukraine began, and amidst a number of U.S.-based reports on a possible role for India to mediate in the conflict.

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EAM Jaishankar to visit Moscow on 8th November

Foreign minister S Jaishankar will visit Russia on November 8 to meet his counterpart Sergey Lavrov amid rising concern over oil prices, the food crisis, and the escalating nuclear rhetoric. Making the announcement today, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the discussions will revolve around bilateral relations and "international developments".

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Delhi-Moscow flight receives bomb threat, investigation underway

A threatening email warning of a bomb in a Delhi-bound flight from Moscow was received at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) on Thursday night, the officials said.

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Hungary to purchase additional 700 million cubic meters of gas from Russia in Summer

Hungary plans to purchase an additional 700 million cubic meters of gas from Russia during the summer, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. Orban said in a statement, "We are negotiating with the Russians to buy an additional 700 million cubic meters of gas."

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China led Sri Lankan crisis forces Colombo run to Moscow for fuel supply

Sri Lanka's Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera on Saturday (Jul 16) said that his govt is in discussion with Russia for the purchase of fuel amid the raging energy crisis in the country. Wijesekara introduced a fuel rationing scheme titled the "National Fuel Pass" scheme.

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Moscow's solidarity with New Delhi! Russia supports India's bid for UNSC permanent membership

Russia has expressed its agreeability to discuss expanding the United Nations Security Council by providing permanent membership to India and Brazil. However, Moscow has also stated clear opposition to the permanent membership of Berlin and Tokyo.

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Putin declares victory in Luhansk region

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared victory in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, one day after Ukrainian forces withdrew from their last remaining bulwark of resistance in the province.

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Air Marshal AP Singh assumes charge as AOC-in-C Central Air Command

Air Marshal AP Singh assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) Central Air Command (CAC) yesterday (01 Jul). The Air Marshal was commissioned into the fighter stream of IAF on Dec 21, 1984.

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Negligence of western world leads Sri Lanka to look at Moscow and Abu Dhabi to resolve fuel crisis

Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka had initiated the discussion to facilitate the telephonic conversation between President Rajapaksa and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach an agreement for the procurement of fuel. Sri Lankan President was constantly in contact with the Indian Prime Minister to procure fuel from India.

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Captured US fighters committed crimes in Ukraine: Moscow

Two Americans captured in Ukraine while fighting with Kyiv's military were "endangering" Russian soldiers and should be "held accountable for those crimes," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday in an interview with NBC News.

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Air India Delhi-Moscow flight stopped due to Ukraine War

Air India has cancelled one return flight on the Delhi-Moscow-Delhi sector on Thursday, after carrying out normal flight operations so far since the war between Russia and Ukraine broke out on February 24. Confirming the cancellation, an Air India spokesperson denied commenting on the reason for the cancellation.

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'India-Russia ties distinct from our relations with Moscow, that's okay': US

The remarks came even as India on Friday abstained during a UN Security Council vote over a resolution deploring Russia's "aggression" in the strongest terms which would have demanded the immediate withdrawal of its troops.

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India chairs security dialogue on Afghanistan, seeks greater consultation on Kabul

India chairs security dialogue on Afghanistan, seeks greater consultation on Afghanistan

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India accepts Russia’s invite, to participate in Afghanistan talks in Moscow,

India accepts Russia’s invite, to participate in Afghanistan talks in Moscow,

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IAF's Sarang Helicopter Display Team performs at MAKS Air Show in Russia

This is the first occasion when the Sarang Team is performing its four helicopter aerobatics display in Russia, with its ‘Made in India’ ‘Dhruv’ Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH).

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Vladimir Putin may visit India in first half of 2021, says Russian envoy

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was earlier scheduled to visit India in late 2020, may visit the country during the first six months of the next year, said Russia's ambassador to India, Nikolay Kudashev.

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Four Indian cities selected for G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance

Bengaluru, Faridabad, Indore and Hyderabad are the four Indian cities selected for the programme.

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Armenia-Azerbaijan settle things with the new peace deal

Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a new peace deal brokered from Moscow.

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NATO to set up new space centre at Germany

NATO will setup a new Space Centre in Ramstein, Germany.

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SCO Meet: Chinese Defence Minister seeks meeting with Rajnath Singh amid India-China border standoff

In the midst of rising tensions in eastern Ladakh between India and China, the Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe has sought a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the sidelines of the three-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Moscow.

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Rajnath Singh reaches Moscow for SCO meet, to discuss on regional security challenges with members

Defence Minister Rajnath reached Moscow, Russia for a three-day visit to Russia to attend the combined meeting of the Defence Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

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'Russia assures speedy completion of defence contracts' says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after meeting Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov on Tuesday said he was assured by Russia that all the ongoing contracts for military supplies will be provided as scheduled and be finished speedily in spite of the all the difficulties of the COVID-19 outbreak. His visit to Moscow is the first foreign visit from India of an official delegation after the COVID crisis.

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Raksha Mantri urges Russian Defence Industry to jointly manufacture defence equipment with India

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called upon the Russian Defence Industry to jointly manufacture defence platforms and equipment with India that will give a massive boost to the nations’ exports to third countries. Raksha Mantri was addressing CEOs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) from Russian Defence Industry after jointly inaugurating ‘India-Russia Defence Industry Cooperation Conference’ with Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov.

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Rajnath Singh co-chairs IRIGC-M&MTC meeting with his Russian counterpart

The 19th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) meeting, co-chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu was held in Moscow today.

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Indo-Pacific region is highway for trade & prosperity: S Jaishankar at Moscow

"The Indo-Pacific area is our lifeline and also the highway for trade and prosperity," says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar while speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club, a Moscow-based think tank and discussion forum. He also said, "The changing world had thrown up new concepts and approaches and the Indo-Pacific was one of them."

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Russia witness Victory Day Parade and salutes war heroes

Russia witness huge and grand Victory Day parade in Moscow on Thursday. Over 13,000 troops and more than 130 items of advanced weapon systems are involved in the Victory Day Parade in Moscow’s Red Square. The parade devoted to the 74th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory over Nazi Germany in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War began in Moscow’s Red Square.

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Classic as ever! France brings the trophy home after 20 years beating Croatia by 4-2

Making dreams come true, the fans drooled with celebration, excitement and the essence of being champions, the FIFA World Cup, France 4-2 Croatia won their second World Cup. It has been a World Cup of spectacular goals, of set piece mastery and surprises aplenty, like no tournament before.

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Russia opens World Cup 2018 with a thumping win of 5-0 against Saudi Arabia

Conquering a convincing win at the World Cup opener tournament Russia bolstered the host country's hopes for a strong showing at home. Russia won the opening World Cup match against Saudi Arabia 5-0 on Thursday in Moscow.

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Let the games begin! Russia kick starts the much awaited FIFA World Cup 2018

As the world waited to witness the grand beginning of FIFA World Cup 2018, the 21st edition of the World Cup kicked off in the Russian capital of Moscow last evening. 32 nations, divided into eight groups, will battle it out for the coveted trophy in the quadrennial month-long event.

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Building on our strong ties with Russia, India seeks cooperation in fighting terrorism: Nirmala Sitharaman

"India seeks Russian cooperation in fighting terrorism, welcomes Russia's growing global profile," said Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while speaking at the plenary session of the 7th Moscow Conference on International Security. This was her first visit to Russia as Defense Minister.

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Responding to the expulsion, Russia to take measures against countries expelling their envoys

Responding to the expulsion of Russian diplomats and closure of Russia’s Consulate general in Seattle, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told media on Monday that there will be a response to everything and appropriate measures will be taken on each country, both regarding the expulsion of diplomats and the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Seattle.

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Russian passenger jet crashes near Moscow killing 71 people on board

A Russian passenger jet, operated by Russia’s Saratov Airlines, has crashed killing 71 people on board. Radio contact with the passenger plane of the Saratov Airlines was lost several minutes after the takeoff from Moscow’s Domodedovo airport.

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