Despite shake-up, Putin rejects idea of Soviet-style leaders for life
Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments, made to World War Two veterans in St Petersburg, came days after he unveiled a sweeping shake-up of the political system which led to the resignation of Dmitry Medvedev as prime minister along with his government.
Jan 19, 2020, 12:33 PM IST
Russia's Vladimir Putin offers women a better pensions deal after popularity hit
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he was cutting a proposed retirement age for women from 63 to 60 years as he watered down draft legislation to reform the pensions system which has hurt his popularity and stirred protests.
Aug 29, 2018, 23:43 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj arrives in Sochi for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
The SCO Summit will be held on November 30 and December 1.
Nov 30, 2017, 00:02 AM IST
Las Vegas shooting: 59 killed, over 500 injured; world leaders condole
At least 59 people have been killed and over 527 injured after a gunman opened fire at area around Mandalay Bay Casino here.
Oct 03, 2017, 06:37 AM IST
Russia extends 'tit-for-tat' sanctions against EU
On Wednesday, the EU formally extended its economic sanctions on Russia, imposed in July 2014 in response to Moscow's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region.
Jul 01, 2017, 18:42 PM IST
Indians can enter Russia's far east without visa: Dmitry Medvedev
Citizens of India are eligible to visit Russia`s far east without visas, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said.
Apr 18, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny jailed after protests across Russia
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was handed a 15-day jail sentence on Monday for his part in a big anti-government protest in Moscow which buoyed the liberal opposition`s morale a year before a presidential election.
Mar 27, 2017, 23:29 PM IST
Russian opposition leader jailed over anti-graft protests
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been jailed for 15 days for his role in mass anti-corruption protests in Moscow.
Mar 27, 2017, 20:21 PM IST
EU urges Russia to release protesters `without delay`
The European Union on Monday urged Russia "to release without delay" what it said in a statement were peaceful demonstrators detained a day earlier during nationwide protests against corruption.
Mar 27, 2017, 12:27 PM IST
Russia: 33 dead in Siberia after drinking bath essence
The Investigative Committee has launched a probe into the deaths caused by drinking a liquid labelled as hawthorn-scented bath essence and has detained two people.
Pro-Putin party wins Russian Parliamentary Election
Allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin comfortably won a Parliamentary Election, early results showed on Monday, but low turnout suggested a softening of enthusiasm for the ruling elite 18 months before the next Presidential Election.
Sep 19, 2016, 09:30 AM IST
Vladimir Putin's party dominates Russia vote with 44.5 percent: Exit Poll
Russia's ruling party on Sunday looked set to dominate a new parliament made up of Kremlin loyalists after a state exit poll gave it almost 45 percent in nationwide elections.
Sep 19, 2016, 00:44 AM IST
Russia to pay bonuses to athletes barred from Rio Olympics 2016
Medvedev congratulated Russian athletes who won medals at the Olympics and handed them keys to brand new off-road vehicles as a reward.
Aug 26, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
Russian President Putin calls for measures to strengthen national currency ruble
Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked the government to consider measures needed to strengthen the national currency, the ruble, the president's official website said Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 20:56 PM IST
Russia's new MC-21: A challenge to Boeing, Airbus planes?
Russia on Wednesday presented a new medium-range passenger plane which state media said was superior to its Western-made counterparts in many respects.
Jun 09, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
Russia unveils new MC-21 passenger plane, says will rival Boeing, Airbus
In a glitzy ceremony at a factory in Siberia attended by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Irkut Corporation rolled out its new MC-21 passenger plane which is still undergoing testing but is due to enter serial production next year. The plane is sometimes also known as MS-21.
Jun 09, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi is 3rd most popular leader on Instagram
With 1.7 million followers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is behind US President Barack Obama’s campaign account on Instagram.
Feb 18, 2016, 12:04 PM IST
EU's Mogherini says no Cold War with Russia as Syria truce agreed
The European Union`s senior diplomat said on Monday there was no Cold War climate between Moscow and the West as they agreed to a pause in the fighting in Syria, although Russia`s prime minister said tension was growing.
Feb 16, 2016, 02:23 AM IST
World has slipped into new Cold War: Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday that strains between Russia and the West have plunged the world into a new Cold War.
Feb 13, 2016, 15:01 PM IST
Russia PM warns foreign offensive in Syria could spark `world war`
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned Thursday that if Arab forces entered the Syrian war, they could spark a "new world war" and urged ceasefire talks instead.
Feb 12, 2016, 00:08 AM IST
