Deripaska’s En+ sells coal asset to Indian company
Sri-Lanka eager to have observer status in SCO
Armenia and Sri-Lanka applied for SCO observer status on the eve of the grouping's Beijing summit.
Kudankulam trial run to begin on June 10
The much-awaited power generation from the Rs.14,000-crore Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is likely to begin in June.
India to pitch for larger role at SCO summit
India will pitch for a greater role in the six-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and an expanded partnership with it in stabilising Afghanistan when External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna goes to Beijing.
India, Russia ruling parties sign pact to enhance political cooperation
The Indian National Congress (INC) and the United Russia Party (URP) have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation between the two ruling political entities.
TAPI pipeline gas sale agreement signed
India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, on Wednesday, inked the historic gas sale purchase agreement (GSPA) for the $7.6-billion Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, often touted as the peace pipeline.
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project moves closer to productivity as reactor pressure vessel unsealed
In a crucial move in the commissioning of the first 1000 MW reactor of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP), the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) was unsealed on Monday to facilitate the removal of dummy fuel rods and load enriched uranium fuel
'Four-way oil swap win-win for India-Russia'
A four-way oil swap between India, Russia, Japan and the Gulf producers would be a win-win situation for New Delhi and Moscow, a noted strategic expert
China, Russia, India become big customers for power transformers
Global power transformer markets are expected to grow along with demand, with China and India as key current markets and Russia set to witness a growth in the future. This is according to a new report by GlobalData.
India, Nepal, Russia sign resolutions on tiger conservation
India on Monday signed joint resolutions with Nepal and Russia on trans-border co-operation to conserve the tiger. The resolutions were signed during the three-day Global Tiger Recovery Programme conference held in New Delhi.
India inducts 15 MiG-29Ks for carrier operations
Fifteen new Russian-made MiG-29K fighter jets have been inducted for Indian Navy carrier-borne operations, Indian Defence Minister, A.K. Antony told the country’s Parliament.
The Embassy of India to take part in "Night in museum"
The exhibition and Oriental bazaar will be held as part of the popular action "Night in museum" taking place on May 19 in Moscow.
"Oriental fairy tale" for Russians
An impressive exhibition fair of Oriental goods and services will be held in Moscow on May 23-27.
Russia to resume hypersonic missile activities
Russia must restart the development of hypersonic weapons to respond to US advances in the field, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin says.
Neither Russia, no India will get controlling stake in fertilizer producer
Belarus has no plans to sell a controlling stake in state-run fertilizer producer Belaruskali, First Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Semashko said.
Indian parliament panel voices concern to Russian lawmakers over MIG crashes
Members of a parliamentary panel cutting across party lines today expressed serious concern over crashes involving MiG aircraft during a meeting with a Russian parliamentary delegation.
India for bigger involvement in SCO operations
India is unlikely to get full membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at the grouping's next month summit in China but will utilise the occasion to seek greater involvement - The Hindu reports.
FGFA: facing delay but worth waiting
The Ministry of Defence has announced a two-year delay in the joint Indo-Russian project. But Indian designers are upbeat hailing the project as an “invaluable experience in testing and certifying a heavy fighter jet.”
Like India, Russia to scare smokers with grim pictures
Emulating India, Australia and a few European Union members, Russia will have grim images depicting the impact of smoking on health appear on all cigarette packs starting May 2013.
'Four-way oil swap win-win for India-Russia'
A four-way oil swap between India, Russia, Japan and the Gulf producers would be a win-win situation for New Delhi and Moscow, a noted strategic expert said Monday.