While hearing a case on Monday (January 19, 2026), the Supreme Court talked about relations with Russia and said that it does not want any of its orders to spoil relations with Russia. This hearing was being held regarding the ongoing dispute between an Indian husband and a Russian wife. The woman had moved to Moscow with her child amid a bitter dispute over maintenance with her estranged Indian husband. The court has directed the Center to locate the woman and child within four weeks.

According to PTI report, the bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Dipankar Dutta and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submission of Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Central Government, that serious efforts were being made to trace the woman and the child. Aishwarya Bhati told that Interpol notices have also been issued to find him and bring him back to India.

The law officer said, ‘I have received some new information…please give us a few more weeks’ time. We will file an updated report. He also said that Russia is India’s ‘evergreen friend’, on which the bench also agreed and gave four weeks’ time to the Centre. Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs had filed the report in a sealed envelope.

The court asked the law officer to ‘continually raise this issue with the Indian Embassy in Moscow so that the Russian Investigative Committee can be requested to trace the child and the petitioner-mother.’ This woman was living in India since 2019. The woman had come here on X-1 visa, the validity of which had expired. However, during the court proceedings, the Supreme Court directed for extension of the visa period from time to time.

The bench told Aishwarya Bhati, ‘We do not want to pass any order that will spoil the relations between India and Russia, but this is a case in which a child is involved. We can only hope that the child is healthy and safe with his mother. Hope this is not a case of human trafficking…’

On July 21 last year, the court was told that the Russian woman left the country with the child through the Nepal border. It was suspected that she had reached her country via Sharjah. The husband alleged that his estranged wife was not following the court order regarding custody of the child. The man claimed that he had no information about the whereabouts of the woman and the child.

The Supreme Court directed on May 22, 2025 that the child should be kept with the mother for three days a week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and for the remaining days the child will remain with his father.

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Moscow, the capital of Russia, is now becoming the new and affordable luxury destination of Europe for Indian tourists. In fact, in the first 6 months of 2025, an increase of up to 40 percent has been recorded in the number of Indian tourists coming here. Earlier, the first choice of Indian tourists used to be Europe, Asia and other countries. Now Moscow has created its identity in terms of culture, modernity and hospitality. In such a situation, let us tell you today why Moscow is becoming the new choice of Indian tourists.

Why is Moscow becoming the choice of Indians?

The biggest reason for the increasing popularity of Moscow is the e-Visa system which has now become very easy for Indians. Earlier it was quite difficult to get a visa for Russia, but now any traveler can get a visa online in four days. For this, hotel booking and invitation letter is no longer required like before. Apart from this, direct flights from India to Moscow and cheap travel packages are also attracting Indian tourists. At the same time, a special Indian Vibes in Moscow guide has been released for Indians in Moscow, in which information about Indian restaurants, temples and special places to visit is also given.

India Russia’s old friendship is also becoming a reason

The long-standing friendly relations between India and Russia are also a major reason for the increase in tourism. The popularity of Indian music, yoga and Bollywood films still remains in Moscow. Every year programs like India Fest and Yoga Day are organized in Moscow, in which a large number of people participate. At the same time, during the Summer in Moscow Festival of 2025, many events related to Indian culture were organized, due to which Indian tourists feel a sense of belonging.

Effect of tourism visible in hotel booking

In the first seven months of 2025, the number of foreign guests in Moscow hotels increased by 14 percent. The special thing is that Indian tourists made maximum bookings in premium hotels. According to the report, 94 percent of hotel bookings in summer were by travelers from non-CIS countries. Whereas last year this figure was 85 percent. Apart from this, Moscow Government is taking many steps to connect with the Indian tourism industry. Moscow Tourism Committee has participated in major travel events of India. Apart from this, this year OTOAI Convention 2025 was also held in Moscow, in which more than 250 Indian tour operators and travel professionals participated.

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India and Russia have had good relations so far. President Vladimir Putin will soon visit India. Meanwhile, the Russian Army and the Pakistani Army conducted joint exercises, which is being discussed a lot. Some pictures of this military exercise named Druzhba 2025 have also been shared on social media. In these pictures, the armies of both the countries were seen practicing together. Russia has claimed that this exercise was done to strengthen the military cooperation between the two countries.

About 200 soldiers took part in Druzhba 2025. From the Russian side, Special Operation Forces took part in the exercise, while the Pakistan Army was represented by its elite Special Forces unit. The Russian Embassy in Pakistan wrote on the social media platform X, “About 200 soldiers were involved in this exercise. From the Russian side, a special forces unit with experience in counter-terrorism participated.

So is Putin betraying India?

Relations between India and Russia have been good, but these days Pakistan has also come closer to Russia. However, it has been said many times by Russia that its relations with India are very deep. On the other hand, despite pressure from America, India maintained friendship with Russia and did not stop buying oil from it. He did not even condemn Russia during Ukraine. However, now the military exercises of Russia and Pakistan have definitely raised questions about its relations with India.

Russian Defense Ministry:

Druzhba 2025 joint Russian-Pakistani exercises take place on territory of Southern Military District of Russia

During the joint exercises, servicemen of the armed forces of the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan practiced… pic.twitter.com/ZZMoOJFjhV

— Embassy of Russia in Pakistan (@RusEmbPakistan) October 11, 2025

Let us tell you that exercises have been going on between Russia and Pakistan since 2016. It was named Druzhba (Friendship) joint exercise.

Russian defense experts said on Sunday (October 5, 2025) that Delhi would really benefit from the alleged sale of RD-93 engine to Pakistan for use in JF-17. Experts rejected the criticism of the Government of India on this issue as unfair.

Pyotrakanov, the head of the section on new challenges in South and South-East Asia at the prestigious Praimkov Institute in Moscow, said to PTI-language, ‘I don’t think criticism is appropriate here. If the news of providing engines for JF-17 fighter jet from Russia is correct, then India will really benefit from two ways.

He said, ‘First of all, it shows that China and Pakistan have not yet managed to change the Russian engine. Secondly, the new aircraft will be familiar and estimated to India, especially because both share the same engine and India has seen the operational use of JF-17 during the May 2025 crisis (Operation Sindoor).

Topicanov reminded that China had requested Russia to supply the RD-93 engine as a temporary measure for its FC-17 jet and the issue of transfer of it to Pakistan was raised from Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr. Manmohan Singh at the time of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the United Progressive Alliance (UPA).

Russia with technology transfer to India Rd-33 engine license was given

However, another expert said on the condition of keeping his name secret that he remembers the conversation on this issue. He said, “Moscow assured New Delhi that the RD-93 deal is completely commercial without any technical transfer (TOT), while India has been licensed far better RD-33 engines under technical transfer (TOT).”

The RD-93 produced by the Climov plant, compared to its original RD-33, gives more thrust, but its service period is short. The service period of RD-93 is 2,200 hours, while RD-33 has 4,000 hours.

Under a tripartite agreement between Russia-China-Pakistan, Russia is supplying a fully assembled RD-93 engine since the early 2000s. Pakistan is now wanting a revised version, which has not yet developed. There has been no official statement about sale.

Congress targeted the Government of India regarding Russia

The Congress had said on Saturday (October 4, 2025), citing media news for the supply of engine for Pakistani fighter aircraft JF-17, that it is the failure of Modi government’s diplomacy and it should tell the country why Russia, a trusted partner of India, is giving military support to Pakistan.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh cited reports that Russia is supplying advanced RD-93 MA engine for JF-17 fighter aircraft.

BJP retaliated on Congress

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (October 5, 2025) called the reports of Russia on the supply of JF-17 jet engine to Pakistan, and criticized the Congress for raising the issue on social media. The BJP accused the Congress of taking the enemy’s side instead of India.

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Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (September 1). They Shanghai cooperation organization (SCO Summit) met Putin. A special meeting was also held between these two. America has a problem with this. Trump’s trade advisor Peter Navaro has reacted to the matter. He has said that India should live with America and not with Russia.

According to the ‘Free Press Journal’ report, Peter Navarro said, “India should stay with us, not with Russia. Prime Minister Modi is working with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin, it is not right. ”PM Modi appeared with Jinping during the SCO Summit. At the same time, Putin was also seen with Modi. There was a good conversation between these two. America is upset with this.

Why did additional tariffs to India, Navaro told the reason

Peter Navaro also reacted to India with additional tariffs. He said, “There are two types of problems with India and that is why tariffs are imposed. The first is that he is trading unprovoked. Because of this, 25 percent tariff is imposed and second that it is buying oil from Russia. Because of this, 25 percent tariff is also imposed.

What did America accuse India about Ukraine war

Navaro says that India is promoting Ukraine war. He said that he is buying oil from Russia and Russia is spending its earnings in war. Significantly, there has been a war going on between Russia and Ukraine for months, but yet this issue has not been solved. President Trump also tried to resolve it. He also held a meeting with Putin and Jailonsky.

Lindsay Graham, Senator at USA’s South Carolina, has requested India to use his influence to help US President Donald Trump’s Russia-Ukraine war. This statement of the US senator came out after a few hours of the phone conversation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (August 8, 2025). Graham also said that this step will be important for improving relations between Washington and New Delhi.

The most important task to improve relationship with America, help Trump- Graham

American senator Lindsay Graham posted a post on social media platform X on Friday (August 8, 2025). In the post, Graham said, “As I am telling my friends of India, the most important work they can do to improve the relations between India and America is to help President Trump to finish this bloodshed in Ukraine.”

As I have been telling my friends in India, one of the most conshaquational things they could do to improve India-Rilations is to Help President Trump End This Bloodbath in Ukraine.

India is the second largest purchaser of putin’s cheap oil – the proceeds of which fuel his… https://t.co/376lktwxtd

– lindsey graham (@lindseygrahamsc) August 8, 2025

India should use its influence wisely- Graham

He said, “India is the second largest buyer to import cheap oil from Russia, which works as a fuel for Putin’s War Machine. I hope that Prime Minister Modi has emphasized the need to end this war in his recent phone call from Putin in his recent phone call.

American senator responds to PM Modi’s post

American senator Lindsay Graham made this statement as a reaction to PM Modi’s X post, which he shared on X about the phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. PM Modi said in his post, “I had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin.” On Friday (August 8, 2025), in a conversation on PM Modi and President Putin, Putin informed PM Modi about the latest developments related to Ukraine.

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India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and senior officials of Russia in Moscow on Thursday (August 7, 2025). During this time, India and Russia reiterated their commitment to their strategic partnership with each other.

The meeting with NSA Ajit Doval’s Russian President Putin has taken place a day after US President Donald Trump’s announcement of doubling 25 percent tariffs imposed on India for buying Russian oil. Ajit Doval’s visit to Russia was already decided and in this he discussed with Russia’s leadership to strengthen strategic and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Indian NSA Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kremlin, before Doval discussed widely with Sergei Shigu, Secretary, Russian Security Council. During the discussion, Doval and Shoigu emphasized the importance of extremely special relations between India and Russia amid growing uncertainties on the global stage, which was a clear indication towards the upheaval arising out of the policies of Trump administration.

We give importance to our partnership- Doval

NSA Ajit Doval said, “We give great importance to our strategic partnership. You (Shoiga) rightly said that the world is going through a very upheaval at this time. There are many uncertainty, some unknown circumstances and in such environment, there is a very special role of our old strategic and privilege in such environment.”

Sergei Shoigu told priority to strengthen strategic partnership with India

To this, Sergei Shigu, Secretary, Russian Security Council, said, “It is our priority to strengthen the strategic partnership with India, which is a strong relationship between Russia and India and Moscow is based on a priority, which is based on mutual respect, trust, equally understanding of each other’s interests and a desire to advance an agenda.

He said, “We are committed to the creation of a new and durable world system, ensuring the rule of international law and further active cooperation to combat all modern challenges and dangers.”

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