New Delhi
Indian refineries reduced their purchases of Russian oil due to the rising price of Urals and competition with China. Supplies from the Middle East increased.
On October 2, international and national holidays are observed around the world, including the International Day of Non-Violence and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. Believers commemorate Saints Cyprian, Justina, and Theoctistus.
Caddell Construction has agreed to pay €30. 941 million following an investigation into working conditions at the construction site of the U.S. consulate in Milan. The company did not admit wrongdoing.
India said it would not give up Russian oil for the sake of energy security. Refiners are asking the United States to ease the restrictions.
At the BRICS summit, Xi Jinping proposed that the grouping become a peacemaker in the Middle East. He did not mention Russia's war against Ukraine.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an end to the war against Ukraine during a meeting with Putin. The parties also discussed the Black Sea region and cooperation.
Xi Jinping is likely to lead a 400-member delegation at the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12–13. The visit may signal a warming of relations.
Pakistan condemned the statement by U. S. Ambassador to New Delhi Sergio Gor that Jammu and Kashmir is part of India. Official Islamabad summoned the U.S. ambassador to Pakistan to lodge a formal complaint.
The Tibetan spiritual leader will undergo knee treatment in the Indian capital. Following this, he plans an extended trip to the Ladakh region at the end of June.
In New Delhi, 21 people died as a result of a fire in a building for patients. More than 40 people were rescued; authorities are investigating the legality of the facility's operations.
Marco Rubio announced the possible signing of an agreement with Iran to end the war. The document is 95% ready and provides for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Marco Rubio announced news regarding the Strait of Hormuz and progress in negotiations with Iran. Trump plans to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Marco Rubio will attend the NATO summit in Sweden regarding defense spending. Europe is concerned about Trump's plans to reduce the military presence on the continent.
An exhibition about Mariupol opened in New Delhi to justify Russian aggression. The CCD calls the event a tool of Kremlin disinformation and propaganda abroad.
The countries have agreed to deploy up to 3,000 troops, 5 ships, and 10 aircraft at each other's bases. India has also gained access to the Arctic.
Negotiations on the purchase of 114 Rafale fighters have reached a deadlock due to disagreements over weapon integration conditions. The delay benefits Ukraine by shortening the queue.
The US Treasury extended the permit for the purchase of Russian oil until May 16. In March, India's fuel imports from Russia doubled, reaching $6.2 billion.
The US President announced a five-day pause in attacks on Iran's energy facilities to stabilize oil prices. Tehran denies that negotiations took place.
The leaders of France and Germany will hold talks on the future of the FCAS combat system. The project is under threat due to disputes between Dassault and Airbus.
12 Etihad Airways flights departed from Abu Dhabi, although the airline had announced a suspension of operations. Almost 100,000 people tracked the first plane heading to London.
India has suspended trade talks with the US after the Supreme Court overturned Trump's previous tariffs, leading to the imposition of a 15% rate. This decision affected an agreement to reduce tariffs on Indian goods and purchase US products.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that protecting freedom of speech on social media is "pure nonsense," contradicting Donald Trump's foreign policy. European countries are considering banning social media for minors, while the US criticizes such actions as censorship.
Global oil prices fell following news of diplomatic talks between the US and Iran in Oman. Brent crude dropped to $67, WTI to $63 per barrel, and India refused to import Russian crude oil.
Pakistani security forces have arrested four suspects in connection with the mosque attack in Islamabad that claimed 31 lives. Among those detained is the alleged mastermind, an Afghan national linked to ISIS.
US President Donald Trump has canceled 25% punitive tariffs on imports from India. This decision is related to India's cessation of Russian oil purchases and the reduction of trade barriers.
Discounts on Russian oil for Indian refineries have increased to over $10 per barrel, calling into question a trade deal with the US. India, despite reducing purchases, is unlikely to completely abandon Russian oil anytime soon.
The Indian army has acquired V-BAT reconnaissance drones after their successful combat deployment in Ukraine. India plans to localize the production of these drones, which aligns with the "Make in India" program.
Irish Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne stated that Ukraine will be discussed during the visit of EU leaders to India. The visit aims to conclude a free trade agreement.
Defense Express analysts have discovered fragments of 48N6E2 export-oriented missiles that Russia is using to shell Ukraine. This indicates the depletion of its own stockpiles and threatens the contract with India for the supply of S-400s.
The cause was bacterial contamination of drinking water due to a pipeline leak.