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Sputnik V vaccine approved in India

Sputnik V vaccine approved in India

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V has been recommended for use in India by a committee of experts as the country battles a record spike in virus cases in the country. If approved by regulator DCGI, this will be the third vaccine …

Pakistan awaits Russian gas and military equipment

Pakistan awaits Russian gas and military equipment

Russia reaffirmed Wednesday it will enhance security cooperation with Pakistan by strengthening the South Asian nation's "potential" to fight terrorism, which is to include supplying Islamabad with the "relevant military" hardware, Voice of America writes

India detects novel  'double mutant' coronavirus variant

India detects novel 'double mutant' coronavirus variant

India’s health ministry said on Wednesday that a novel variant of the coronavirus had been detected in the country in addition to many other variants of concern (VOCs) also found abroad. "Though VOCs and a new double mutant …

The 'Pivot to Asia' in Joe Biden style

The 'Pivot to Asia' in Joe Biden style

Observers in Washington and Asia are curious if overreaching ambitions regarding the Asia Pacific will result in major policy change in Washington or not

Russia Remains World's Second-Largest Arms Exporter: Report

Russia Remains World's Second-Largest Arms Exporter: Report

Despite five years of declining sales abroad, Russia remains the world’s second-largest arms exporter after the United States, as per the latest data on international arms transfers compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research …

Cryptocurrency could be totally banned In India

Cryptocurrency could be totally banned In India

India will propose a law banning cryptocurrencies, fining anyone trading in the country or even holding such digital assets, a senior government official said. The bill, one of the world’s strictest policies against …

The winners and losers from surging oil prices

The winners and losers from surging oil prices

Oil has climbed 75 per cent since the start of November as major economies vaccinate their populations and reopen after the pandemic shut down factories and grounded planes

Iran is nowhere near as isolated as US thinks

Iran is nowhere near as isolated as US thinks

Iran is geostrategically positioned to play an integral role in Russian-South Asian connectivity. President Putin told the Valdai Club during its annual meeting in October 2019 that “there is one more prospective route, the Arctic …

Taj Mahal evacuated after bomb threat

Taj Mahal evacuated after bomb threat

A bomb disposal squad has been deployed to Indian national treasure, the Taj Mahal after a phone tip. The police say they are "99%" sure it was merely a prank call, but had to act as a precaution. Tourists were evacuated …

Global military spending hit record levels in 2020

Global military spending hit record levels in 2020

Global military spending, driven in part by Chinese naval expansion, reached record levels in 2020 despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing economic contraction, a British think-tank said. The International Institute …

Global COVID-19 death toll surpasses 2.5 mln

Global COVID-19 death toll surpasses 2.5 mln

More than 2.5 million people across the world have died due to COVID-19. At least 2,500,770 people have died since the beginning of the pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University data. The milestone of 2 million global …

India seeks economic energy in Russian Far East

India seeks economic energy in Russian Far East

India is pushing to bolster its economic presence in the Russian Far East amid growing concerns in New Delhi about the increasingly cozy relationship between Russia and China, Nikkei Asia reports

Russia plans to sell stealth fighters to India

Russia plans to sell stealth fighters to India

The thirteenth edition of Aero India, a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru, India, kicked off on February 4 and finishes today. Russian companies are running over 200 military hardware exhibits at this year’s Aero India event, The National Interest informs

India set to greenlight Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine

India set to greenlight Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine

Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine could be approved for use in India within weeks, the country's Russian ambassador Venkatesh Varma said. The registration of Russia's pioneering coronavirus vaccine has been in full swing …

Time to make new breakthroughs in Asian markets

Time to make new breakthroughs in Asian markets

Turkey’s trade minister urged exporters to make new breakthroughs in Asia, a gigantic market whose middle class is gradually expanding, consumption habits are swiftly diversifying, and technology and innovation infrastructure is rapidly developing