Brushing aside US threats of sanctions, India and Russia on Friday concluded a deal for supply of S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile system giving a substantial boost to air defence capabilities of the Indian Air Force.


Ignoring US threat, India, Russia ink deal on S-400 missile system


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The EU should remain strong on its commitment to the Iran nuclear deal and not be swayed by a change in policy from the US, the head of the European Commission said on Friday.


Juncker defends Iran n-deal despite US sanctions


India and Russia on Friday concluded the much expected deal for the S-400 Triumf air defence missile system following the annual bilateral summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.


India, Russia conclude S-400 missile deal


The much-hyped S-400 Triumf air defence missile system deal that was expected between India and Russia did not find mention in the joint addresses to the media by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin following their annual bilateral summit here.


No mention of S-400 missile deal in Modi, Putin remarks


India and Russia on Friday signed a document for cooperation on a new nuclear power project in India with the latest VVER-1200 type reactors powered by advanced fuel.


India, Russia ink action plan to set up 6 more n-reactors in India


India on Friday called for a government-level agreement with Russia for diamond imports in a way that does not adversely impact New Delhi's balance of payments and announced the setting up of a fast track, single window mechanism for Russian companies.


Prabhu calls for mechanism to boost diamond imports from Russia


Pakistan has asked India to immediately share the data showing inflow and discharge of water at the Kishanganga hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir, a media report said on Friday.


Pakistan asks India to share data of J&K's Kishanganga dam


Terming music as a perfect tool for "building bridges between different nations and cultures and people" Austrian Ambassador to India, Brigitte Oppinger-Walchshofer on Thursday said there were plans to bring more troupes of young musicians from Austria to this country and let them teach and perform with Indian musicians.


More Austrian young musicians to teach, perform with Indian counterparts: Envoy


Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived here on Thursday for the annual India-Russia bilateral summit that he will hold with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.


Putin arrives in India for annual bilateral summit


The 46th edition of Cervantino International Festival, to be held in Mexico, will see India participating as a guest of honour, with an elaborate programme of performing arts, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Director General said here in a press conference on Thursday.


India to be guest of honour at Mexico's international cultural fest


The maiden joint exercise of Coast Guards of India and Vietnam  was held on Thursday in the Bay of Bengal off the Chennai coast, a Defence Ministry statement said.


Maiden India-Vietnam naval exercise held in Bay of Bengal


The death toll in the devastating 7.5-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that rocked Indonesia's Sulawesi island last week climbed to 1,424 on Thursday while the search and rescue operation was hampered by poor access to the hardest-hit areas, officials said.


Indonesia earthquake, tsunami toll reaches 1,424, poor access hampers rescue


Pope Francis has sent $100,000 to help those affected by the powerful earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Sulawesi Island in Indonesia last week, killing over 1,400 people and causing widespread destruction, a Vatican Ministry said on Thursday.


Pope sends $100,000 for relief efforts in Indonesia


Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that Tehran will "slap the US in the face" by defeating it in its economic sanctions against the country.


Iran will slap US in face by defeating sanctions: Khamenei


India will go ahead with the deal to purchase the S-400 Triumf missile defence system as well as frigates and helicopters from Russia despite the US sanctions imposed on Moscow, according to a former Indian diplomat, who is now a foreign policy analyst.


India will get US waiver to buy Russian missile defence: Ex-envoy


The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared two proposed agreements on bilateral cooperation with Russia to be signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India.


Cabinet clears MoUs to be signed during Putin's visit


British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of a second Brexit referendum, saying the second referendum would be a "politicians' vote".


Second referendum would be 'politicians vote', says UK PM


The UN Central Emergency Response Fund has announced that it would allocate $15 million to help the victims, especially women and girls, of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that rocked Indonesia's Sulawesi island last week.


UN announces $15 million aid for Indonesia


Indonesian authorities on Wednesday raised to 1,407 the number of deaths caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Sulawesi Island.


Indonesia earthquake, tsunami toll reaches 1,407


Pakistan has announced that Saudi Arabia will not be made part of the $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework and the kingdom's proposed investments would fall under a separate bilateral arrangement, days after Islamabad said Riyadh will be the third "strategic partner" of the project.


S. Arabia not to be made part of CPEC: Pakistan


India on Wednesday launched 'Operation Samudra Maitri' to assist the survivors of last week's earthquake and consequent tsunami in Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia.

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