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New Delhi police set ‘innocent students’ free as protesters besiege station after riots & clashes

Posted on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019By Editor

New Delhi police have released all those unfairly detained in a raid on Jamia Millia Islamia campus, where officers had rounded up a violent mob that had torched vehicles and pelted stones at a march over a new citizenship law. … Read More >New Delhi police set ‘innocent students’ free as protesters besiege station after riots & clashes

Protesters TORCH buses and clash with police in Delhi as Indian citizenship bill sparks street violence (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019By Editor

Demonstrations against India’s new citizenship bill, the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), have turned violent in the capital, with protesters setting buses on fire and clashing with riot police. … Read More >Protesters TORCH buses and clash with police in Delhi as Indian citizenship bill sparks street violence (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

‘Credible deterrence’: How India’s NEW ballistic missile sub changes regional power balance

Posted on December 13, 2019December 13, 2019By Editor

India’s first home-built ballistic missile submarine has completed its first patrol. Having just one such vessel may not sound like much, but for New Delhi it is a game changer. … Read More >‘Credible deterrence’: How India’s NEW ballistic missile sub changes regional power balance

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‘Guided by prejudices & biases’: India hits back at US after it threatened sanctions over citizenship bill

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019By Editor

New Delhi slammed the US state-run religious freedom watchdog after it claimed that India’s new citizenship bill is discriminatory towards the country’s Muslims and threatened India with sanctions. … Read More >‘Guided by prejudices & biases’: India hits back at US after it threatened sanctions over citizenship bill

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US knows best? Washington threatens India with sanctions over citizenship bill for persecuted religious minorities

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019By Editor

The US has decided to give India its foreign take on the country’s hotly debated citizenship bill, threatening Indian government officials with sanctions for failing to list Muslims among ‘persecuted’ minorities. … Read More >US knows best? Washington threatens India with sanctions over citizenship bill for persecuted religious minorities

World’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles, developed by Russia & India, to be purchased by Philippines next year – report

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

The Philippines is on course to become the first foreign nation to acquire BrahMos, the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile, which was jointly developed by India and Russia, according to a report. … Read More >World’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles, developed by Russia & India, to be purchased by Philippines next year – report

Russia wants to attract Indian investors to mine rare earths in Far East

Posted on December 1, 2019December 1, 2019By Editor

Indian companies IREL (Erstwhile Indian Rare Earths Ltd) and KABIL (Khanij Bidesh India Ltd) are looking into rare earth elements projects in Russia, according to Russia’s Far East Investment and Export Agency. … Read More >Russia wants to attract Indian investors to mine rare earths in Far East

India looks to Russian coal to lessen dependence on US, Canada & Australia

Posted on December 1, 2019December 1, 2019By Editor

India and Russia are in talks to source coking coal in Russia’s Far East, as New Delhi is seeking to diversify from its traditional suppliers such as the US, Canada and Australia. … Read More >India looks to Russian coal to lessen dependence on US, Canada & Australia

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India paid advance for Russia’s S-400 missiles, delivery to be complete in full in 2025

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019By Editor

India’s purchase of Russia’s S-400 air defense system for over $5billion which US tried to derail is moving ahead, with the advance payment already made, head of a Russian defense conglomerate has confirmed. … Read More >India paid advance for Russia’s S-400 missiles, delivery to be complete in full in 2025

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India should not be ‘bullied’ on world stage: Iran’s FM Zarif calls on New Delhi to resist US pressure

Posted on November 16, 2019November 16, 2019By Editor

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urged India to be tougher when faced with US pressure, at the same time applauding New Delhi’s general stance against sanctions. … Read More >India should not be ‘bullied’ on world stage: Iran’s FM Zarif calls on New Delhi to resist US pressure