MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has increased efforts to locate three missing nationals in Iran and 16 in Russia, seeking assistance from local authorities.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov clarified that BRICS, of which Russia is a member, was not considering the creation of a shared currency but was instead focused on developing joint investment platforms.

Traders have resumed offers of Russian crude cargoes to Indian refiners at narrower discounts after a delay triggered by recently imposed U.S. sanctions that have pushed up trading costs, Indian refining sources said on Friday.

Indian tourists may soon travel visa-free to Russia in groups, with discussions underway to establish a 'group-free visa regime' as part of Russia’s tourism boost.

Russia warned that U.S. efforts to enforce dollar use could backfire. The BRICS nations, while discussing a common currency, are unlikely to replace the dollar, as Trump threatens 100% tariffs on countries attempting to do so amid U.

The Moscow City Tourism Committee is currently in talks with the Indian government to establish a ‘group-free visa regime’

Among the top 10 most powerful air forces, India is ranked 4th with 2,229 aircraft, following the US, Russia and China.

Russia is in discussions with India for a 'group-free visa regime,' allowing a specified number of tourists travelling together in a group to enter the country without a visa, a Moscow City Tourism Committee official said on Thursday.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo was the chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations on January 26. He also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is an opportunity for Asia’s two giant democracies to start working together to promote shared values on human rights.

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Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India could open Pandora’s box in the case. Security agencies will get to know about the local involvement in the Mumbai attack