Category: Politics

Russia has assured India of uninterrupted fuel supplies as part of a broader push to strengthen bilateral ties, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. “Russia is a reliable supplier of oil, gas, coal, and everything that is required for the development of India’s energy. We are ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the growing […]

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday discussed issues relating to investments, finance, and banking with a visiting Russian delegation led by Denis Manturov, the first deputy prime minister. “Both India and Russia expressed expectations of strong outcomes from the upcoming 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, scheduled to be held on December 5,” the finance ministry […]

The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to combine a $5 billion USD/INR swap with Rs 1 lakh crore in government bond purchases marks one of its most aggressive liquidity injections in recent years, aimed at supporting the latest interest rate cut and stabilising a rupee under persistent pressure. In its policy statement, the RBI said it […]

India is poised to seek bids for its $7.1 billion majority stake in IDBI Bank Ltd., a key step in its long-running effort to privatize the previously-distressed lender and accelerate a divestment push. Talks with potential suitors are at an advanced stage, according to people familiar with the matter. A government agency is expected to formally […]

New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov expressed confidence that Russia and India can reach their shared goal of achieving USD100 billion in trade turnover by 2030, citing rapid growth in recent years and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. In an interview with Russian Media outlet Izvestia, Siluanov pointed to the opening […]

Students and exchange visitors were already subject to such scrutiny, which has now been extended to include those applying for H-1B and H-4 visas. The US government has expanded screening and vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, directing them to keep the privacy settings on all their social media profiles set to […]

Putin Modi Meeting: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to begin his first trip to India in four years on Thursday, starting with a private dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit aims to strengthen the long-standing “special and privileged strategic partnership” between the two nations, with trade, economic cooperation and global security issues […]

New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent and maintain its existing stance in the upcoming December Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, a report by YES Bank said. The report highlighted that the central bank is likely to remain […]

NEW DELHI: Russia’s State Duma has formally approved a major military logistics pact with India just days before President Vladimir Putin lands in New Delhi for his December 4–5 state visit. The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS), which was signed on February 18, was tabled for ratification last week by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. State […]

India’s October 2025 export data presents a paradox. On the surface, electronics exports surged 19%, led by a robust $2.4 billion in smartphone shipments. Yet, a deeper look reveals something that may be of concern. Most other major export categories shrank sharply, and several of India’s key markets are increasingly dominated by Chinese goods. Experts warn […]