Russia News

18 Jun 2018

Kerala

Indian football fan cycles to Russia to watch World Cup

A die-hard soccer fan from Kerala, Clifin Francis, cycled to Russia to watch the World Cup tournament.

18 Jun 2018

Germany

FIFA'18: How Mexicans' celebrations triggered an artificial 'earthquake'?

There are celebrations and then there are celebrations of Mexican fans, that caused an earthquake (literally).

16 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

Messi and Argentina are illuminating a small town in Russia

Who would have thought that a small town in Russia with a population of 20,000 can get so much attention?

15 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

FIFA 2018: Russian women advised against sleeping with guests

Lawmaker Tamara Pletneva has advised Russian women to not sleep with footballers during the FIFA World Cup 2018, to avoid giving birth to mixed race children.

15 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup: Here are some weird rules of football

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday in Russia.

14 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

Tennis great Pat Cash says 'real men don't play football'

Australian tennis legend Pat Cash has left the football fraternity and fans stunned after taking a swipe at the sport.

14 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia vs Saudi Arabia- Match Preview

The moment has finally arrived as the world's biggest sporting spectacle- FIFA World Cup 2018 is all set to start tonight.

14 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

A beginner's guide to watching FIFA World Cup matches

As the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off tonight, there is plenty of excitement and buzz all around the world.

12 Jun 2018

Donald Trump

Nike will not supply boots to Iran for World Cup

Just days ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, sports company Nike has stated that it would not provide football boots to the Iran national team players.

10 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

2018 FIFA World Cup: Summary of key football friendlies

Teams are gearing up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, starting in Russia from June 14 onwards.

09 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

2018 FIFA World Cup: Our prediction for the knock-out stages

2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off from June 14 as 32 nations fight for the world's most coveted trophy.

08 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

All you need to know about 2018 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is sport's biggest tournament with 32 nations competing for the prized trophy.

06 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

All the key stats of 2018 FIFA World Cup squads

32 teams are set to take part in the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, starting from June 14.

05 Jun 2018

Real Madrid

Hosts Russia name their 23-man squad

Hosts Russia have named their final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

05 Jun 2018

Chuck Schumer

I can pardon myself, but have done nothing wrong: Trump

President Trump has done nothing wrong and therefore he doesn't need to pardon himself from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, White House said.

04 Jun 2018

Real Madrid

FIFA World Cup: Who are the best defenders this term?

It is said that a good defensive line-up can win you matches.

04 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup: Who are the best forwards this term?

There is plenty of firepower heading to Russia this year and the teams' preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup are in full swing.

04 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

2018 FIFA WC: Summary of key football friendlies

Teams are gearing up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, starting in Russia from June 14 onwards.

31 May 2018

FIFA World Cup

2018 World Cup: Lesser known facts about the mega event

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia starts from June 14 onwards and the excitement level is increasing everyday with top teams preparing to stake a claim.

25 May 2018

FIFA World Cup

Footballer James Rodriguez launches his own cryptocurrency

Bayern Munich's mid-fielder James Rodriguez has launched his own cryptocurrency ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia.

24 May 2018

Ukraine

Russian hackers infect over 500,000 routers worldwide with malware

According to researchers from Cisco's cyber intelligence unit Talos, Russian hackers have infected over 500,000 routers and network devices in at least 54 countries with a sophisticated malware called VPNFilter.

21 May 2018

Narendra Modi

Russia: PM Modi to hold informal summit with Putin

PM Narendra Modi today arrived in Russia's Black Sea coastal city Sochi for an informal summit with President Vladimir Putin.

19 May 2018

World

Russia launches world's first floating nuclear power plant

Russia today launched the world's first floating nuclear power station at a ceremony in the port of Murmansk, where it will be loaded with nuclear fuel before heading to eastern Siberia.

07 May 2018

Moscow

Vladimir Putin takes oath as Russian President for fourth time

Vladimir Putin took oath as Russian President for the fourth time in Moscow's Grand Kremlin Palace on Monday. Putin first took office 18 years ago.

06 May 2018

Vladimir Putin

More than 1,600 arrested in Russia amid anti-Putin protests

Russians angered by the impending inauguration of Vladimir Putin to a new term as president protested on Saturday in scores of cities across the country and police responded by reportedly arresting more than 1,600 of them.

20 Apr 2018

Football

Neymar tips super trio as the best besides CR7, Messi

Football superstar Neymar has tipped the trio of Mohamed Salah, Philippe Coutinho and Eden Hazard to light up the upcoming FIFA 2018 Word Cup.

14 Apr 2018

Donald Trump

Russia warns US of "dangerous" escalation over Syria

After a recent chemical attack near Damascus, US President Donald Trump threatened Russia to be prepared for missiles being fired at Syria.

12 Apr 2018

Donald Trump

Syria conflict: Donald Trump threatens Russia with strikes

Responding to an alleged chemical attack near Damascus on Saturday, US President Donald Trump has threatened Russia to be prepared for missiles being fired at Syria.

Russia-bound aircraft develops technical snag, makes emergency landing at Delhi

A Russia-bound aircraft, ABG 8772, made an emergency landing at Terminal-3 of Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi today evening, after it developed an engine failure.

05 Apr 2018

India

India-Russia to ink Rs. 39,000cr defense deal in October

India will reportedly finalize Rs. 39,000cr deal with Russia for the S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems in October when PM Modi and President Putin would meet in New Delhi for the India-Russia annual summit.

04 Apr 2018

Donald Trump

Mueller Russia probe: Dutch Lawyer given 30 days in prison

The first sentence in special counsel Robert Mueller's probe of Russia's involvement in the 2016 US presidential election was handed down on Tuesday.

02 Apr 2018

India

US scrutinizes India's plans to buy defense system from Russia

Though India is a sovereign democracy which makes its own decisions, parleying with conflicting world powers is usually a tricky affair.

31 Mar 2018

FIFA World Cup

World Cup: Can Russia get its act together in time?

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is less than 3 months away but the football stadiums of Russia are not ready yet for hosting the premier football tournament.

31 Mar 2018

Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman to attend Moscow Conference on International Security from 3-April

Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be traveling to Russia next week to attend the seventh Moscow Conference on International Security.

29 Mar 2018

Instagram

Anushka Sharma's horror flick 'Pari' set for release in Russia

Anushka Sharma starrer 'Pari' is all set to become the first-ever female-led Indian film to open in Russia.

26 Mar 2018

World

Deadly fire kills at least 37 in Russia mall

At least 37 people were killed in a deadly fire in a shopping center in Russia's Siberia, which was more crowded than usual on a Sunday afternoon.

20 Mar 2018

Theresa May

England might not play in 2018 World Cup. Here's why.

England's diplomatic crisis with Russia is turning uglier by the day and now it has cast doubts about the participation of the Three Lions in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

19 Mar 2018

Vladimir Putin

Putin wins 4th term as Russian President with 74% vote

Vladimir Putin is set to extend his power in Russia for another six years after winning the Presidential Election with 74% vote, an official exit poll said.

19 Mar 2018

BBC

Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election by overwhelming margin

Vladimir Putin has been elected Russia's President a fourth time. After securing about 76% votes in Sunday's presidential polls, he is set to rule the nation for another six years.

17 Mar 2018

BBC

Spy poisoning: Russia to expel 23 British diplomats

Not the one to take a snub lying down, Russia is to expel 23 British diplomats in response to UK ousting 23 Russian ambassadors earlier this week.