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Rouble firms to strongest since late January vs dollar
The Russian rouble reached its highest level since January against the dollar, supported by high interest rates, capital controls, and increased state forex sales. Presidential decree mandated capital controls, and the central bank's hawkish stance on inflation supports the rouble. Brent crude oil prices fell to $82.24 a barrel.
Russia to send US a diplomatic note on secret service, TASS reports
Citing Russia's ambassador to the U.S., Anatoly Antonov, TASS reported on Monday that secret service officers "allowed blocking the entrance to the Russian embassy and creating obstacles for Russian citizens who came to vote."
Skidding Off Fallout: Myanmar may be forced to ground Chinese aircraft
The Y8 transport aircraft, with tail number 5821, skidded off the runway but all crew and passengers survived the accident. The aircraft - believed to have been delivered in 2016-17 - has a poor safety record. Tuesday's crash seems to have resulted in a total loss of the aircraft, with almost no possibility of recovery, said people aware of the matter.
Russia tells the United States: don't lecture us over ties with North Korea
The United States has no right to lecture us on how to live," Russia's ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, said in a statement. For the United States and allies, the burgeoning friendship between Kim and Putin is a concern: Washington has accused North Korea of providing arms to Russia, but it is unclear whether any deliveries have been made.
Russian rouble slides to over 16-month low past 96 vs dollar
The rouble was extending losses after dropping more than 4% against the dollar and euro to record one of its worst weeks all year. Russian authorities say lower export revenues and rebounding imports are the primary cause of rouble weakening.
Kremlin: Relations with US in dire state amid drone incident
The U.S. military said on Tuesday that a Russian fighter plane had clipped the propeller of one of its spy drones as it flew over the Black Sea in international air space, causing it to plunge into the water. U.S. Air Force General James Hecker called it an "unsafe and unprofessional act by the Russians". Russia denied hitting the drone, suggesting it had crashed due to "sharp manoeuvring".
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Moscow sees drone incident as provocation, Russia's ambassador to United States
The U.S military MQ-9 surveillance drone crashed into the Black Sea on Tuesday after a Russian Su-27 jet struck its propeller, the Pentagon said, the first such incident since Russia's invasion of Ukraine over a year ago.
ISRO's rocket to take OneWeb's 36 satellites to orbit in March
The first batch of 36 satellites was launched on October 23, 2022 from Sriharikota rocket port in Andhra Pradesh with LVM3 rocket formerly known as Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MkIII (GSLV MkIII). "Our satellites have now been loaded ahead of our upcoming launch with @isro. This is the final time we will load up an Antonov aircraft with our satellites for Gen1, demonstrating how close we are to truly global connectivity. Bon voyage, satellites!" OneWeb tweeted.
World's largest plane destroyed by Russian strikes in Ukraine
Weapons manufacturer Ukroboronprom estimated that restoring the "Mriya" would cost over $3 billion (2.7 billion euros) and could take over five years.
Russia's ambassador heads back to America after recall
Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Joe Biden agreed at their summit in Geneva last week on the return of Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov and U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan, who left Moscow in April.
IAF AN-32 crashed in Arunachal Pradesh due to navigational error, poor visibility: Standing Committee on Defence
The developments were shared by the Standing Committee on Defence in one of its reports presented to the Lok Sabha Speaker on Friday. The Committee stated that it had wished to learn about the findings of the court of inquiry on the June 3 crash of the AN-32. It was informed that the inquiry team has completed its investigation into the crash.
No concrete evidence emerged with respect to IAF AN-32 that went missing in 2016: Government
In a written reply to a query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said, "A massive search operation -- 'Op Talash' -- was launched for search of the missing aircraft." "However, no concrete evidence with respect to missing IAF AN-32 had emerged." The Russian-origin plane with 29 people on board had gone missing in June, 2016.
As China flexes muscles, India kicks off military drill
The Him Vijay exercise will be in full throttle when Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India later this month for the second informal summit with PM Narendra Modi.
IAF reopens Advanced Landing Ground in Arunachal
The ALG is important for ensuring quick mobilisation of troops and sending supplies to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
Shortage of certain spare parts of AN-32 jet due to strain in Russia-Ukraine ties
In a written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said the Indian Air Force (IAF) has 98 AN-32 aircraft and none has outlived its operational life.
34 COIs conducted in last five years after plane crashes: Rajnath Singh
Replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour, the minister said upgradation of airplanes is a regular process and only those aircraft which are worthy of flying are allowed to fly.
41 AN-32 aircraft require upgrade, process under way: Defence Ministry
There are 53 upgraded AN-32 aircraft in the fleet and aircraft distribution and deployment is as per existing operational requirements across the country.
IAF lost 27 aircraft, including 15 fighter jets and choppers, in crashes since 2016: Government
In the 2016-17 fiscal, six IAF fighter jets, two helicopters, one transport aircraft and one trainer crashed. In 2017-18, the air force lost two fighter jets and one trainer aircraft in crashes.
Tardy maintenance, shortage of spares affect aging AN-32s
Of the 118 AN-32s inducted from 1984 onwards, almost 20 have been lost in crashes.
IAF's AN-32 transport aircraft lands in strategically important Pakyong airfield in Sikkim
The military aircraft landed at the airport, located around 60 km from the India-China border, on Wednesday.
Indian Air Force to expand use of blended biojet fuel
Even the Republic Day flypast on January 26 will consist of the IAF flying a formation of three AN-32s with the lead aircraft using blended biojet fuel.
Reliance Defence, Ukraine's Antonov plan joint venture for aircraft
The accord between Reliance Defence and Antonov covers the design of fixed wing military aircraft, configured for use in tactical as well strategic roles.
Reliance Defence plans to make 80-seater passenger aircraft with Ukraine's Antonov
Reliance Defence, part of the Anil Ambani-led Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), is looking to manufacture 50-80 seater passenger aircraft in India.
World's biggest plane Antonov An-225 Mriya lands in Hyderabad
The world's biggest cargo aircraft Antonov An-225 Mriya made its first landing in India today at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here en route to Perth, Australia.
Indian Air Force to induct its biggest transport plane tomorrow
Defence Minister A K Antony will tomorrow formally induct its biggest 70-tonne C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft into service.
Indian Air Force inducts upgraded Antonov-32 airlift aircraft
Augmenting its airlift capabilities, the Indian Air Force on Wednesday inducted four upgraded Antonov-32 aircraft, which underwent overhauling and technical life extension programme in Ukraine.
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