Indians may soon enjoy visa-free travel to Russia as part of a new initiative expected to begin in the spring of 2025. This move follows bilateral discussions between India and Russia in June 2024, aimed at easing visa restrictions and encouraging group tourist exchanges. Currently, Indian ...

Russia Launches Islamic Banking Pilot Program: Exploring Shariah-based Finance-- Russia is set to embark on a historic journey by launching its first Islamic banking pilot program on September 1. With a Muslim population of around 25 million people, the move hopes to capitalise on the potential of ...

Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin killed in plane crash in Russia: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, was killed in a plane crash. He was the leader of a brief armed revolt against the Russian military. Prigozhin was one of ten people on board the plane when it crashed north ...

Luna-25 Mission Ends in Failure: The Luna-25 spacecraft went out of control and crashed onto the Moon's surface, delaying Russia's much anticipated lunar expedition. The failure is a poignant reminder of the unpredictable challenges inherent in space exploration, emphasizing that even the most ...

Russia launched its lunar lander after almost 5 decades: Russia launched its first lunar landing mission on August 11 2023 after almost 5 decades. A Soyuz 2.1v rocket carrying the Luna-25 craft will blast off from the Vostochny cosmodrome targeted to the south polar region of the Moon. ...

Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Summits: On July 27-28, 2023, St. Petersburg, Russia, held the Second Summit of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, a historic event that highlighted Russia's increasing relations with African countries. This summit marked the second time such ...

About the News China, Russia, and Iran have initiated the "Security Bond-2023" naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman. This five-day exercise aims to safeguard vital maritime routes. Aerial search and rescue missions, maritime rescue operations, fleet formation exercises, and other specified ...

Russia now the biggest Oil Supplier to India: Despite a $60 per barrel price restriction in the West, Russia remained the largest supplier of crude oil to India in terms of value in February, according to official data. In February, India imported crude oil worth $3.35 billion from Russia, with ...

UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine after 1 year: The UN General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and demands the withdrawal of its forces, sending a strong message on the eve of the first anniversary of the ...

Russia-China and South Africa starts joint military exercise: In what some nations claim is an endorsement of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, South Africa is beginning a joint military drill with Russia and China. The 10-day naval exercises, which coincide with the first anniversary of the war in ...