India is now preceded only by USA and Brazil, which have recorded 29,48,587 and 15,78,376 cases respectively.

During their telephonic conversation, they agreed to maintain the momentum of bilateral contacts and consultations, leading to the annual bilateral summit to be held in India later this year.

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar met with Russia Deputy Defence Minister Col General A V Fomin in Moscow to work on the modalities of speed up various defense contracts.

China under Xi needs to realise that the 21st Century cannot be Asian Century and much less a Chinese Century till the time it does not accommodate the other Asian players and not limited to the above.

The defence minister's visit comes in the midst of an escalating border standoff between India and China, particularly after the killing of 20 Indian Army personnel by Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh.

The fire may have been caused due to one of the ventilation machines short-circuiting, according to a source in the emergency services.

Pakistan announced 1,297 new cases, raising the total in the country of 220 million people to 18,114.

Mishustin was made the Prime Minister in January this year and he has been actively involved in the country's battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.

The negative oil price has also highlighted the failure of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) and G20 to bring about the oil balance for supply and demand.

Dmitry Medvedev's resignation followed Putin's annual state of the nation address earlier Wednesday. During his speech, the Russian leader proposed amending the constitution to increase the powers of prime ministers and Cabinet members.

The new law, which now extends to individuals, will come into effect immediately.

On Tuesday, a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) source hinted that the Euro 2020 football tournament may be excluded from the potential doping ban

The prime minister visited Bhutan, France, the UAE, Bahrain, Russia, the US, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Brazil in the said period, according to the data.

A cursory look at Putin’s Middle East maneuvers shows up the man as the cleverest player among the big powers competing for influence in the region.

India last year agreed to buy five S-400 systems for $5.2 billion, and Russia has said that delivery is on track.

Sebastian Vettel had returned to form by pipping Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc last week and the Scuderia appeared to be teeing up another one-two in Sochi. However, Vettel was forced to retire shortly after pitting and, with Leclerc having already headed in

If one is to sum up in a single sentence what India and Russia are striving for, it would be: New initiatives that could help both countries leverage their advantages and synergise their strengths to jointly resist, if not overcome, the constraints and challenges posed by other countries especially the US, the UK, the European Union and China.

Two interesting features that stand out in PM Modi's visit are: first, a new approach to India-Russia relations through the Indo-Pacific, and second, reinvigorating a time-honored bond with Russia.

"I know people accuse me of shooting off my mouth but I’m a comedian; that’s what we do. I can’t stand there in front of the TV cameras knowing the whole world is watching and act like I’m the President of the United States. Now, can I?"

India had signed a USD 5.43-billion deal with Russia for the purchase of five S-400 systems last year for long-term security needs.