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Protests against electoral reform continue in New Delhi, with thousands of people detained. The Supreme Court ordered the restoration of internet access and transportation.
India is holding talks with Russia and Ukraine on shipping, energy, and ending the attacks. New Delhi seeks to strengthen its diplomatic role.
Red Bull filed a lawsuit with the Delhi High Court over the ban on using the name «energy drink» without a warning. The company said there were risks to its investments.
India summoned a Russian diplomat, condemning the attack on the vessel MV Golden Leo, which resulted in the deaths of four Indian sailors. New Delhi emphasized the unacceptability of strikes on civilian shipping.
US-Iran negotiations will depend on the results of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping. China will become a key player in ensuring further dialogue.
India has launched a program to involve space startups in creating guardian satellites that will protect national space assets. This is a response to incidents during the conflict with Pakistan and the approach of a foreign spacecraft to an Indian satellite.
Russia is ready to reroute about 9. 5 million barrels of oil already near Indian waters to India to compensate for supply disruptions from the Middle East. India is looking for alternative sources of supply, as its crude oil reserves cover only 25 days of needs.
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day visit to India, where he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The main topics of discussion are cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and a potential contract for the supply of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
French President Emmanuel Macron will attend a summit on the impact of artificial intelligence in India this week. He will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen ties between the countries.
India is diversifying its energy sources to ensure energy security, said Trade Minister Piyush Goyal. This comes after the US said New Delhi would stop buying Russian oil.
US President Donald Trump said that India would be able to import oil from Venezuela. This move is intended to replace some of the Russian oil imports.
Indian Oil Corp purchased 7 million barrels of oil for March loading, including Brazilian oil from Petrobras. This is a step towards phasing out Russian oil and increasing imports from the Middle East.
New Delhi recorded its worst air pollution in nearly a decade this winter, leading to rare public protests and criticism of the government. The Air Quality Index exceeded 300 on 88% of days in November and December, the highest since 2017.
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in a network of roads, tunnels, and airfields along its disputed border with China. This is a response to the bloody clashes of 2020, which exposed the Indian army's logistical vulnerabilities.
India's aviation regulator DGCA has for the first time deployed two teams at IndiGo's office for daily monitoring after over 3,000 flight cancellations. The Delhi High Court has ordered IndiGo to compensate passengers affected by the cancellations.
Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Russia is ready to continue uninterrupted oil supplies. This happened during the annual summit in New Delhi, where the leaders reaffirmed the resilience of their ties to external pressure.
India will pay about $2 billion to lease a nuclear submarine from Russia, concluding a decade of negotiations. The deal provides for the delivery of the vessel within two years, although the contract was signed in March 2019.
A court in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in absentia to 21 years in prison on three counts of corruption. She had previously been sentenced to death, and her children also received five-year terms.
The eruption of the Hayli-Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia has subsided, causing destruction in villages in the Afar region and widespread disruptions to air traffic. Residents complained of coughing, and livestock could not find clean water due to volcanic ash.
In Indian Kashmir, nine people were killed and 32 injured when seized explosives detonated at a police station. The incident occurred during a forensic analysis of the explosives, damaging buildings.
In India's capital, Delhi, a car bomb near the historic Red Fort killed eight people and injured more than 20. The cause of the incident is under investigation, with six vehicles and three auto-rickshaws damaged.
Indian state-owned company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. signed an agreement with Russian United Aircraft Corp. on the production of SJ-100 civil passenger aircraft.
The Indian authorities commented on Donald Trump's words about refusing Russian oil. Delhi stated that the priority is to protect the interests of the Indian consumer and diversify energy sources.
India has signed an agreement with Great Britain for the supply of LMM (Martlet) light anti-aircraft missiles worth about $468 million. This decision will allow Delhi to diversify arms supplies and reduce dependence on Russian systems.
India has sent 65 servicemen to participate in the Russia-led 'Zapad' military exercises, which practice war scenarios with NATO countries. The maneuvers, involving 30,000 Russian and Belarusian troops, include ballistic missile launches and simulated airstrikes.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the Russian-Ukrainian war with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The EU expects Delhi to play a more active role in stopping the aggression and paving the way for peace.
Tesla has received only about 600 orders in India since sales launched. This is significantly less than the company expected, raising doubts about its global growth prospects.
Peter Navarro of the White House criticized India for importing Russian oil, calling the war against Ukraine "Modi's war. " He urged the Indian prime minister to change course, as New Delhi is financing the Kremlin's "war machine."
The 50% tariffs on Indian goods introduced by Donald Trump could reduce India's exports by $37 billion, nullifying billions of dollars saved on Russian oil. This decision will have long-term consequences for India's economy and Prime Minister Modi's political standing.
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong expressed solidarity with India, opposing American tariffs on Indian exports. This move is a sign of warming relations between the two Asian rivals.