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Higher education in Russia? Scholarships for Indian students to study in Moscow

December 21, 2025 9:15 am

The programme covers almost all universities in the country—from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Krasnodar, Kaliningrad and Vladivostok—except for Lomonosov Moscow State University and MGIMO. Interested students can visit -- education-in-russia.com.

India-Russia ties are on the rise and in decline at the same time

What the optics of a visit can't hide: India-Russia relationship is paradoxical and stagnant

December 15, 2025 8:04 am

While it is sustainable thanks to long-standing connections in traditional spheres, it is also stagnant since new areas have not been clearly defined

The world this week | Modi-Putin meet, Imran Khan vs Asim Munir and enhanced vetting for H-1B visa

December 06, 2025 8:19 am

From Vladimir Putin’s India visit to Asim Munir becoming Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces, a lot has happened around the world this week – here is a look at some of the key events.

The West has made many unsuccessful attempts to tame Putin (AP file photo)

Ram Madhav writes: For Putin, Russia always comes first. The West has never understood that, to its peril

December 05, 2025 11:59 am

In dealing with Russia, the Indian leadership will not lose sight of its longstanding commitment to ending wars. However, building peace is a two-way street and that calls for greater understanding

‘It is because of insecurity’: Rahul Gandhi alleges govt doesn't want him to meet Putin

Modi govt doesn't want Opposition to meet Putin because of its insecurity: Rahul Gandhi

December 04, 2025 7:16 pm

Vladimir Putin is on a two-day visit to India on Thursday and Friday for annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He says five are missing, and appeals to the Indian government for help before their contract cancellation window closes.

Days after sending SOS, Jalandhar youth trapped in Russia says five Indians missing

November 10, 2025 10:49 pm

Says coerced into military service, Indian Embassy in Moscow not helping

India must not let sanctions on Russian oil influence its energy policy

October 30, 2025 2:07 pm

New Delhi has a range of options: From challenging the tariffs at WTO to negotiating hard with US and EU to building a governance framework that can anticipate foreign sanction and prepare the country for the churn it causes

Will India continue to import Russian oil, even as US sanctions mount, or will it gradually comply, risking higher energy costs and economic difficulties at home?

US sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil pose a tough question for India: How far will it go in resisting pressure?

October 27, 2025 11:55 am

Washington’s strike on Russian oil isn’t just about punishing Moscow — it’s about reshaping who controls oil, currency, and power

Trump says his discussions with Putin on finding a long-lasting solution to the war in Ukraine were not going anywhere.

Oil prices up by 4%, rouble strengthens: What happened as Trump announced new sanctions on Russian oil giants

October 23, 2025 6:49 pm

Following the announcement, Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said Moscow had developed a "strong immunity" to such restrictions.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train design by Kinet Railway Solutions (Image: Kinet Railway Solutions)

Vande Bharat Sleeper train: Indo-Russian JV ‘Kinet Railway Solutions’ unveils First AC coach design - See Photos

October 15, 2025 12:16 pm

Vande Bharat Sleeper rollout details: Last month, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that the launch of Vande Bharat Sleeper train will take place only after the second train is fully ready for regular service.