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Russia's Indian Ocean presence not significant, limited to exercises: MEA
MEA says US has significant presence in Indian Ocean via CMF, however Russia's role limited to joint exercises with partners
 "Russia's Indian Ocean presence not significant, limited to exercises: MEA")
Datanomics: Diplomatic thaw expected to bolster India-China ties
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi recently interacted with his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar to bolster the Indo-China bonhomie, in the wake of the recent turbulence in the India-US relations
 "Datanomics: Diplomatic thaw expected to bolster India-China ties")
India-Russia ties among steadiest in world, says EAM S Jaishankar
Jaishankar and Lavrov discussed joint ventures in energy, trade imbalance, connectivity projects and defence cooperation, with focus on outcomes ahead of the Annual Summit later this year
 "India-Russia ties among steadiest in world, says EAM S Jaishankar")
China opposes US plan to impose up to 50% tariffs on India: Amb. Feihong
In his address at an event held at the IIC here, the Chinese envoy referred to the tariffs imposed on various countries by Washington
 "China opposes US plan to impose up to 50% tariffs on India: Amb. Feihong")
Jaishankar meets Putin, discusses ways to strengthen India-Russia ties
The meeting comes hours after Jaishankar held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, which aimed at expanding trade relations between the two nations
 "Jaishankar meets Putin, discusses ways to strengthen India-Russia ties")
India-Russia ties steadiest after World War II, says S Jaishankar
Jaishankar also underlined the importance of sustaining energy cooperation between the two nations through trade and investments
PM Modi receives call from 'friend' Macron, talks bilateral ties, Ukraine
PM Modi reiterated India's consistent support for peaceful resolution of the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia and early restoration of peace and stability
 "PM Modi receives call from 'friend' Macron, talks bilateral ties, Ukraine")
Jaishankar calls out West's double standards on Russian energy purchases
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the US itself had encouraged India to stabilise the world energy market by continuing to buy crude oil from Russia
 "Jaishankar calls out West's double standards on Russian energy purchases")
A balanced exchange: The trade that binds Indian and American economies
President Trump focuses on the trade in manufactured goods, where India sells more to the U.S. than it buys. But the countries share a balanced trade in services
 "A balanced exchange: The trade that binds Indian and American economies")
India test-fires Agni-5 missile: Check range, features, and capabilities
The Agni-5 missile has an operational range of up to 5,000 kilometres, bringing almost the entire Asia - including northern China - within its reach, as well as some regions of Europe
 "India test-fires Agni-5 missile: Check range, features, and capabilities")
Russia keen to join Sudarshan Chakra project: Charge d'affaires Babushkin
Babushkin highlighted the rapid growth in Russia-India ties, calling Russia a "partner of choice" for India's defence needs, including key military platforms and hardware
 "Russia keen to join Sudarshan Chakra project: Charge d'affaires Babushkin")
Taiwan detects 22 Chinese aircrafts, 5 naval vessels around territory
As per the MND, of the 22 aircraft, 15 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ
 "Taiwan detects 22 Chinese aircrafts, 5 naval vessels around territory")
Doing more and differently must be mantra of India-Russia ties: Jaishankar
Jaishankar also pitched for a "coordination mechanism" between the business forum and the different working groups of the IRIGC to ensure a two-way flow of ideas
 "Doing more and differently must be mantra of India-Russia ties: Jaishankar")
Amid US tariffs, EAM urges Russian firms to deepen engagement with India
Jaishankar highlighted India and Russia's steady ties, urging more strenuous efforts to diversify and balance trade between the two nations
 "Amid US tariffs, EAM urges Russian firms to deepen engagement with India")
Not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities by Awami League in India: MEA
New Delhi's comments came after Bangladesh's interim government said that the opening of its offices by the Awami League in Indian cities could adversely impact bilateral ties
 "Not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities by Awami League in India: MEA")
India-West Asia undersea cable allows large trade: ISA DG Ashish Khanna
Khanna stressed that OSOWOG would help countries diversify their energy mix, particularly smaller economies that remain dependent on diesel
 "India-West Asia undersea cable allows large trade: ISA DG Ashish Khanna")
Russia expects India to keep buying its oil, seeks China-India-Russia talks
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said separately that Russia saw scope for supplies of liquefied natural gas to India
 "Russia expects India to keep buying its oil, seeks China-India-Russia talks")
India successfully test-fires ICBM Agni 5 missile from Odisha's Chandipur
It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, it added
Russian crude oil continues to flow to India: First Deputy PM Manturo
Jaishankar and Manturov signed the protocol of the IRIGC-TEC sessions; details of which would be released later by the governments in New Delhi and Moscow
 "Russian crude oil continues to flow to India: First Deputy PM Manturo")
Wang visit: India, China reached understandings on border row, says Beijing
A press release issued by the Foreign Ministry here about Wang's meeting with PM Modi said Wang has conveyed Chinese President Xi Jinping's and Premier Li Qiang's warm greetings to him
 "Wang visit: India, China reached understandings on border row, says Beijing")