$920 million Russian 'hunk' handed over to Indian Navy

Russia has handed over the much-awaited nuclear-powered attack submarine Nerpa to India on a 10-year lease, boosting the Indian Navy's fire-power. The Akula-II class Nerpa nuclear submarine had......

'Defunct NASA satellite may crash over Indian Ocean'

Russian space experts have forecast that the defunct six-tonne NASA satellite, what is set to crash on the Earth soon, is likely to fall in the Indian Ocean. According to data obtained by the......

Two killed, eight injured in Moscow jet mishap

At least two persons were killed and eight others injured on Saturday when a passenger jet overshot a runway and hit an obstacle on the ground after making an emergency landing at an airport in......

Russia snubs India, sends troops for drills with Pakistan

A mechanised infantry unit of the Russian military on Friday arrived in Pakistan to participate in the first-ever joint military drills dubbed ‘Friendship-2016’ starting from Saturday,......

Partnership with Russia remains a priority: India

Noting that bilateral trade with Russia has been below potential, India has hoped that obstacles like lack of direct routesa and difficulties in market access would be overcome to help correct the......

Russia-India trade can touch $10 bn

Ahead of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov's visit to India, which will focus on enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries, Moscow on Monday said bilateral trade can increase up......

Italian Antonelli killed in race crash in Russia

Italian rider Andrea Antonelli died after a high-speed crash on the opening lap of a World Supersport Championship race at the Moscow Raceway on Sunday, Italian and Russian media reported.......

Anand-Carlsen World Championship rematch to be held in Sochi

The much-anticipated World Championship rematch between Indian veteran Viswanathan Anand and title-holder Magnus Carlsen will be staged from November 7 to 28 in Sochi, Russia. ......