RIC needs to reinvent Itself
The main idea behind the Russia-India-China axis, as envisaged by the Russia’s first President Boris Yeltsin in 1993 was to construct a multi-polar world after the Cold War
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.
Indian frigate sails for sea trials in Russia
A Talwar class frigate being built for the Indian Navy at the Yantar Shipyard in Russia’s exclave of Kaliningrad departed on Thursday for sea trials, the shipyard said.
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.”
Russia ready to set up Mig Plant in India
A defence ministry delegation is expected to leave for Moscow shortly to finalise, arrangements for the purchase of Russian Mig Supersonic Jet Fighters for the Indian Air Force.
Russian-Indian company launches medical instrument production
MOJE Keramik-Implantate, a resident of the Tomsk Special Economic Zone, announced the launch of the first batch of instruments needed for inserting the ceramic joint implants produced by the company.
China ready for Putin Presidency 2.0
Two key vice-premiers from Russia and China visited each other’s capitals this week, underscoring that their “strategic cooperative partnership” is poised to enter a dynamic period
Russia as a “third force” in the strategic confrontation between India and China
The Indians and the Chinese are almost equally in need of global power which would contribute to regional balance and stability. A simple analysis shows that Russia is the only actor that can play this role
The next 65 years: what Russia can learn from India
As the two countries mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, in this 2-part series, Ajay Kamalakaran looks at how Russia and India can benefit from each other’s experiences
Reliance forges petrochem ties with Tatarstan
RIL's plan to forge strategic partnership in petrochem and oil sectors with the Russian region of Tatarstan is a win-win tie-up.
A forward-looking history
In mid-April we shall mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the USSR and India. It is appropriate to identify the basic historical stages of these relations
Golden period
Since late 1950s Russia has assisted India's growing heavy industry. Nikolai Goldin who was chief engineer at the Bhilai steel plant gives a fascinating account of those times.
Russia-India’s moon re-conquest plan revealed
Russian scientists want to send two lunar rovers and several landing stations after 2020 as part of the country’s return to the moon. Some experiments will be carried out in collaboration with India
‘Chakra reincarnation’ on the eve of a memorable date
INS Chakra was inducted into the Indian Navy on April 4. Ambassador Kadakin graced the solemn ceremony at Vishakhapatnam.
India, Russia talk economic pact
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday explored the possibility of a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to maximise the trade potential between the two countries, The Indian Express reports.
Severstal bets on India, eyes mid-size steel company
Building upon its pact to set up a joint plant in Karnataka, the Russian steel giant Severstal is now eying the acquisition of a mid-sized steel producer in India
M2M Telematics to build a plant in India
Alexander Gurko, NIS GLONASS CEO, says the operator is seeking to play a more active role on international markets, India topping its priority list
India world’s top arms importer – SIPRI
India has topped a rating of the world's largest heavy arms importers, released on Monday by the independent Stockholm-based International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), researching into conflicts, arms control and disarmament.
India forges ties with Russian universities
India is taking steps to expand links with Russian universities in an effort to reach out to this country’s younger generation.
First unit of Kudankulam NPS in India to be started within six-eight weeks
The launching of the main project of Russian-Indian cooperation in the nuclear power industry – the Kudankulam nuclear power station, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, can take place already within six-eight weeks.