India 2nd Largest Buyer of Russian Oil Since Ukraine War
India has imported €144 billion worth of Russian crude since the Ukraine invasion, becoming Moscow's second-largest fossil fuel buyer. Discover the data and shifting dynamics amid sanctions.
India has imported €144 billion worth of Russian crude since the Ukraine invasion, becoming Moscow's second-largest fossil fuel buyer. Discover the data and shifting dynamics amid sanctions.
The US threat of secondary sanctions & tariffs on Russian oil forces India into a tough balancing act between energy security & diplomacy. Explore the economic and geopolitical implications.
US President Donald Trump warns India of potential tariff hikes if it doesn't address Russian oil purchases. Get the latest details on this developing trade tension.
Finland detains a Russian cargo vessel suspected of damaging a critical undersea gas pipeline and telecom cable. The incident escalates regional security tensions. Read the full details.
India's Russian oil imports crash to a 3-year low of 1.1M bpd in Dec 2025 as US sanctions bite. Reliance pauses buys, state refiners tread cautiously. What's next for India's energy security? Read more.
Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Kyiv in months with hundreds of drones & missiles. A high-rise building hit, causing a massive fireball. Zelensky urges West for more air defence. Read the latest updates.
Poland scrambled fighter jets on Christmas after a Russian reconnaissance aircraft was detected near its airspace over the Baltic Sea. The incident highlights escalating tensions on NATO's eastern flank. Read the full report.
A Russian court sentenced Igor Salikov, a former pro-war activist, to six years in prison for discrediting the army. Read the full story of his dramatic turn against Putin's regime.
India sees a massive 4x surge in Russian alcohol imports, mainly vodka, hitting 520 tonnes worth $900,000 in 2025. Discover the details behind this new trade trend.
The head of a key Russian defence research institute died after setting himself on fire at Moscow's Red Square. The incident highlights intense pressure on defence firms to ramp up military production. Read the full report.
A senior Russian military commander, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow. Investigators suspect Ukrainian intelligence. Read the full report.
Ukrainian sea drones attacked and damaged two vessels in Russia's Krasnodar region. The strike highlights Kyiv's expanding reach into Russian territory. Read the full details.
Russian forces escalate attacks in Ukraine's Sumy region, deploying 1300 UAVs and forcibly taking 50 civilians. Zelensky reacts as fighting intensifies. Read the latest updates.
Explore the deep cultural bond between India & Russia, from Bollywood's SRK to Tolstoy's tales & shared crafts. Discover how soft power strengthens diplomacy. Read more.
A 5-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl were injured in separate wolf attacks in Bahraich district. Forest teams are using drones in search operations as attacks rise.
MGUMST Jaipur signs a pact for drone-based medical supply, organ delivery & surveillance. A new Centre of Excellence will drive innovation. Read how this tech will save lives.
India boosts defence self-reliance with local Hammer missile production and a ₹5000 crore order for indigenous kamikaze drones. Read about the strategic shift post Operation Sindoor.
Donald Trump boasted that US F-22 and F-35 jets destroyed nearly 2,000 drones targeting Israel in its conflict with Iran. He declared Iran's nuclear ambitions crushed. Full details inside.
Dubai's RTA launches a drone pilot to clean traffic signals, boosting safety & cutting time by 50%. See how this smart city innovation saves costs and water.
Ukraine's SBU claims a historic attack on a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk port using underwater drones. Get the latest details on the escalating Black Sea conflict.
Ukraine's naval drones target Russia's Black Sea Fleet, striking a submarine in a historic attack. Read the latest details on this escalating maritime conflict.
Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group opens a new 25,000 sq ft deeptech defence campus in Hyderabad, unveiling six indigenous systems. Read about India's growing defence manufacturing prowess.
A tense exchange questions Trump's 'peacemaker' claim as Ilhan Omar slams his 'stinky' Somalis rant. Meanwhile, mysterious drones hit a French nuclear base. Read the full report.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's flight to Dublin faced a security scare after drones were spotted nearby. Read the full report on the incident and its implications.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's planned visit to India is a major diplomatic event, highlighting strong bilateral ties. An Indian-origin Russian MLA explains its importance. Read more.
Lumina Tech, led by 19-year-old Isha Das, launches AI-enhanced Bionic Bird and Bionic Flying Fox drones for environmental, agricultural, and emergency monitoring. A leap in applied robotics.
The BSF has activated a multi-layered security system using indigenous tech to tackle cross-border drones. In 2025 alone, 278 drones were recovered and over 380kg heroin seized. Read more on the evolving threat.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to boost mining revenue through exports, domestic use, and a North Andhra metal cluster. Learn about the state's new mining strategy.
Following Operation Sindoor, India signs deal to procure advanced Heron MK-II drones for the Navy. The UAVs are already in service with the Army and Air Force. Read the full details.
Turkish President Erdogan warns of a dangerous escalation after Ukrainian Sea Baby drones strike Russian oil tankers near Turkey's economic zone. Read the full details and regional impact.