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Amazon appeals Indian high court to kill antitrust probe, insisting it would cause ‘irreparable’ losses

Posted on February 11, 2020November 17, 2020By Editor

E-commerce giant Amazon has moved to quash an antitrust investigation in India launched at the behest of local merchants, arguing the probe would do irreversible damage to the company and its reputation. … Read More >Amazon appeals Indian high court to kill antitrust probe, insisting it would cause ‘irreparable’ losses

Russia

Russia starts training crew for India’s 1st manned space mission

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

Four Indian astronauts that will take part in their country’s first manned space mission have begun tuition at Russia’s famed Cosmonaut Training Center (CTC) after coming through a rigorous selection process at home. … Read More >Russia starts training crew for India’s 1st manned space mission

Unpleasant surprise for Washington? US oil sanctions on Iran force India to look to Russia

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

Escalating US pressure on Iran, including sanctions targeting Iranian oil exports, may have had an unexpected consequence – pushing India to diversify its energy supplies by shifting from Tehran to Moscow as a major oil supplier. … Read More >Unpleasant surprise for Washington? US oil sanctions on Iran force India to look to Russia

Indian pharma threatened by coronavirus outbreak that could lead to shortage of Chinese drug imports

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

India’s pharmaceutical industry has warned that the ongoing coronavirus epidemic could impact the supply of ingredients and drugs imported from China. … Read More >Indian pharma threatened by coronavirus outbreak that could lead to shortage of Chinese drug imports

Russian banks may grant loans to diamond buyers in India – media

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

Indian diamond traders purchasing rough precious stones from major Russian miner Alrosa could be eligible for loans from Russian banks, as domestic lenders have reduced financing for the gem and jewelry sectors. … Read More >Russian banks may grant loans to diamond buyers in India – media

5yo girl raped at US Embassy compound in New Delhi – police

Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020By Editor

A 25-year-old man has been accused of raping a five-year-old girl at the US Embassy compound in India. Both the suspect and the victim are Indian nationals, who live at the mission’s local staff premises. … Read More >5yo girl raped at US Embassy compound in New Delhi – police

Rosneft inks deal with India’s top refiner on up to 2 MILLION tons of crude supplies

Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020By Editor

Russia’s energy giant Rosneft and state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) have agreed deliveries of 40,000 barrels of crude per day to India via the port of Novorossiysk by the end of this year. … Read More >Rosneft inks deal with India’s top refiner on up to 2 MILLION tons of crude supplies

Russian armor turret STARS at Indian arms expo, watch it IN ACTION during field test

Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020By Editor

Among the advanced weapon systems on display at DefExpo India 2020 is the Russian 57-mm gun turret. Action video of the shell-spewing death machine, which can target low-flying drones, was published by the producer. … Read More >Russian armor turret STARS at Indian arms expo, watch it IN ACTION during field test

Russia starts production of S-400 missile defense systems for India, ‘all commitments being fulfilled’ despite US pressure

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020By Editor

Russia has kicked off production for a batch of S-400 missile defense systems with India’s name on them, bringing a deal reached in 2018 one step closer to fruition despite fevered protests – as well as threats – from Washington. … Read More >Russia starts production of S-400 missile defense systems for India, ‘all commitments being fulfilled’ despite US pressure

WATCH Indian students DANCE in coronavirus quarantine facility after being evacuated from Wuhan

Posted on February 2, 2020February 2, 2020By Editor

A group of Indian students who were evacuated from the Chinese city at the center of the novel coronavirus outbreak are keeping their spirits high in quarantine by dancing the time away. … Read More >WATCH Indian students DANCE in coronavirus quarantine facility after being evacuated from Wuhan