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India Inks $660 Mln Deal to Buy U.S. Howitzers

19:21 11/05/2012 NEW DELHI, May 11 (RIA Novosti)

India has signed a $660 million contract on the purchase 145 M777 ultralight howitzers manufactured in the U.S. by BAE Systems Land & Armaments, IANS news agency reported on Friday.

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India and Russia to Develop Hypersonic Cruise Missile
13:05 30/03/2012
Russia and India are in talks to jointly develop a hypersonic cruise missile and will soon agree on a general outline of the design, the head of the BrahMos Indian-Russian cruise missile program, Praveen Pathak, said on Friday at the Defexpo defense show in Delhi.
Medvedev Sees World Built on Bigger BRICS
14:20 29/03/2012
Russia's President Medvedev called for a key role for the BRICS nations in world affairs, and demanded faster modernization of the world financial system to reflect their growing role, following talks with BRICS nations leaders in Delhi on Thursday.1
Medvedev Receives Honorary Doctorate from Indian University
13:38 29/03/2012
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has been conferred an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree by Jawaharlal Nehru University. The ceremony of awarding this title to the Russian leader took place in New Delhi on Wednesday, March 28.
Russia to Privatize Energy Giants in 2012 - Minister
13:37 29/03/2012
The Russian economics ministry plans to launch privatization campaign in the Russian energy sector in 2012, Minister Elvira Nabiullina said on Thursday.
BRICS Banks to Finance Projects in National Currencies
13:21 29/03/2012
The major development banks of the BRICS states will finance projects in each other's states in national currencies, Russia's national development bank Vnesheconombank (VEB) said on Thursday, after VEB signed a deal with BRICS nations banks in Delhi, India on mutal financing.
Moscow May Help India Build Closed-Cycle Submarines
10:31 27/03/2012
Russia has offered help India build air-independent (closed cycle) propulsion systems for installation in Amur 1650 class submarines and also to equip future possible joint Indian-Russian built vessels, Viktor Komardin, the deputy head of Rosoboronexport's delegation said at the Defexpo Indian defense show on Tuesday.1
Russia to Show New Tank in India
13:10 26/03/2012
Russia will display a prototype model of its new T-90S tank at the Defexpo 2012 arms exhibition in India later this week, arms firm Rosoboronexport delegation head Viktor Komardin said on Monday.2
Falsely Accused Russian ‘Spy’ Leaves India
14:38 22/03/2012
A Russian freelance photojournalist accused by Indian authorities of espionage departed the country after charges against her were dropped, the Russian Embassy in New Delhi said on Thursday.
Indian Maoists Demand Tribal Area Tourist Ban
16:49 19/03/2012
The Indian Maoists who have abducted two Italians are demanding an immediate ban on the entry of tourists and foreign visitors in the tribal belts of Odisha, The Times of India reported on Monday.
Warrants Issued for New Delhi Blast Suspects
13:48 15/03/2012
A court in India has issued arrest warrants for three Iranians over last month's bomb targeting an Israeli diplomat's wife in the capital, New Delhi, the Times of India reported on Thursday citing police.
Russia to Showcase New Tank Modification
14:05 13/03/2012
Russia will roll out a modernized version of its T-90 tank at the Defexpo India 2012 show that will open later this month, an informed source close to the Russian defense sector said on Tuesday.
Elephant With Makeup Eats Fast Food on Way to Party
16:15 06/03/2012
Nearly 20 elephants remain in New Delhi, according to the elephant drivers. The animals are often used in celebrations. This RIA Novosti video shows Champa the elephant being prepared for a birthday party.
Indian Police Arrest Militants Preparing Attacks in Delhi
13:36 29/02/2012
Police in New Delhi on Wednesday arrested two militants who were preparing a series of terrorist attacks against high-ranking Indian officials, India Today reported.
Kamaz India Plant Paralyzed by Strike
13:36 21/02/2012
The Indian plant of the Russian leading truck maker Kamaz has been paralyzed by a strike for over a month, Kamaz Director for India Operations Alexei Agibalov said on Tuesday.
Russian Nuclear Sub to Arrive in India on March 30-31
11:41 21/02/2012
A Russian nuclear-powered attack submarine, the K-152 Nerpa, which has been leased to the Indian Navy, will arrive in that country on March 30-31, a source in the Indian Defense Ministry reported.
Italians Accused of Killing Indian Fishermen to Stand Trial
13:24 20/02/2012
Two crew members of the Italian ship Enirca Lexie, accused of killing two Indian fishermen, will face trial on Monday, an Indian television channel NDTV reported.
Italians Kill Two Indians Mistakenly Taken for Pirates
13:14 16/02/2012
Security guards of an Italian ship shot dead two Indian fishermen mistakenly taking them for pirates, CNN-IBN television channel said on Thursday quoting the Indian Coast Guard.
India to Test Launch Agni-5 ICBM in March
12:06 14/02/2012
India plans to test launch its new Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), capable of carrying nuclear warheads, in the second half of March, The Times of India reported on Tuesday.
India Tests Ballistic Missile Interceptor
12:32 10/02/2012
India has test-fired a domestically developed interceptor missile capable of destroying ballistic missiles, the Hindustan Times reported on Friday.2

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