“Russian oil supplies to India are maintained at a steadily high level; no problems arise with determining means of payment for oil exported by Russia,” Maria Zakharova, the official spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry, said. The priority in payments “is given to national currencies,” she highlighted. India, while maintaining its economic and defense relationships…
In a significant diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia next year. This invitation, conveyed during a meeting with external affairs mnister S Jaishankar at the Kremlin, underscores the enduring strategic partnership between India and Russia amidst a complex global landscape.The big picture: strengthening…
KOLKATA: Prices of certified polished diamonds have fallen month-on-month by a whopping 35% during Dussehra compared to last year’s Navratri-Dussehra period. The drop has now reached a level where certain categories of diamonds have touched 2004 prices. A combination of factors like the Russia-Ukraine war, recession in the US and China, and the growing popularity…
