Modi invites Putin to visit Kudankulam power plant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has favoured broadening of strategic partnership with Russia in nuclear, defence and energy sectors and invited President Vladimir Putin to visit Kudankulam atomic power project during his trip in December for his annual summit.The two leaders met for 40 minutes on the... read more »
India, Russia begin naval drills in Sea of Japan
India and Russia have commenced naval manoeuvres in the Sea of Japan which coincide with their growing energy ties that could, in the future, include transit of oil through the Arctic route. A Defence Ministry statement has said the two countries, which are fielding an impressive array of warships... read more »
India successfully challenges U.S. at WTO
A World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dispute Panel has ruled that the imposition of Countervailing Duty (CVD) by the United States Department of Commerce (US DOC) on India’s exports of hot-rolled carbon steel flat products is inconsistent with the law on subsidies. The ruling was circulated on... read more »
Govt rejects demand for resolution against Israel
The BJP-led NDA government on Tuesday rejected the opposition’s plea in the Lok Sabha that Parliament pass a resolution condemning the Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip that have left hundreds of Palestinians dead over the last few days. This was even though the demand came from a virtually... read more »
