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After the US signed the law on "hellish sanctions," Indian refineries have begun cutting purchases of Russian crude oil, aiming to reduce its share in imports to 20–30% to avoid possible duties of up to 100%.

Thirty years on, the body of "Green Boots" on Everest, most likely belonging to the Indian Dorje Morup, is being prepared for extraction and repatriation. A DNA test will provide the final confirmation.

BRICS leaders at the 18th summit in New Delhi adopted a declaration on the reform of global governance and the role of the UN. Under rotation, the 2027 chairmanship will pass to China.

BRICS leaders at the summit in New Delhi adopted a final declaration, reaffirming their commitment to multilateralism, multipolarity, and international law, and supporting the handover of the chairmanship to China in 2027.

Following the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, a 140-point declaration was adopted. India officially rejected the idea of a single bloc currency, betting on settlements in national currencies and the reform of global institutions.

Peskov stated that Putin may discuss the resolution of the war in Ukraine at a meeting with Modi within the framework of BRICS, although the Kremlin previously refused the "energy truce" and shifts responsibility for the negotiation process onto Kyiv.

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar stated in Kyiv that purchases of Russian oil will not affect the end of the war and are driven by the needs of 1.4 billion citizens. Meanwhile, Indian refineries are actually reducing imports due to strikes on Russian infrastructure.

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar stated at a briefing in Kyiv that New Delhi is ready to help end Russia's war if its help is needed. The meeting with the Ukrainian foreign ministry discussed attacks on merchant ships and resource shortages.

On the night of September 1, 2026, a massive Russian strike on Ukraine killed 12 people, including an Indian citizen. Kyiv, Boryspil, Odesa, and eight other oblasts were affected.

In a conversation with Modi, Putin declared Russia is "moving along the path" to ending the war, yet Zelenskyy notes the absence of any real Moscow intention to cease hostilities. Ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, the Kremlin's statements are not backed by concrete steps.

Indian refineries are cutting Russian oil imports to around 2 million barrels per day amid strikes on Russian infrastructure and intensifying competition from China, switching to alternative feedstock sources.

France has retained its second-place position in the world in arms exports: 2025 orders totaled 21.2 billion euros, and the Rafale fighter became the industry's main driver amid interest from India, Ukraine, and other countries.

In August, Russia is increasing imports of gasoline and jet fuel from Asia to 270,000 tons against the backdrop of a second wave of fuel shortages after strikes on refineries. Imported fuel is 40% more expensive than domestic fuel and is driving up retail prices.

Digantara has unveiled MOSAIC — a network of optical AI sensors for tracking objects in low Earth orbit. Five nodes have been deployed; the plan is for more than 1,000 within 24 months, with no public benchmarks.

🇺🇸 The US is facing a mass exodus of IT specialists from India and China in 2026. The cause is a new Trump executive order raising the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. 📉 Major tech giants are reducing hiring, while the number of Indian experts returning home has grown by 55%. 🤖 AI development and rising xenophobia are exacerbating the situation, forcing talent to leave the country. #Trump #VisaH1B #TechNews #Migration

🇮🇳 India has launched a tender to purchase 60 new military transport aircraft under the MTA program. This decision was made to replace the aging An-32 fleet, which is over 40 years old. The contract is estimated at $9 billion. 🛩️

🛢️ Russia has begun importing gasoline from India due to a critical fuel shortage. 🇺🇦 Reason: Ukrainian strikes on refineries disabled 43% of capacity. 🇮🇳 Supplier: Nayara Energy (shareholder is "Rosneft"). 🚢 Logistics: Fuel goes via Egypt to hide the route. 📉 Volumes: Experts call them a "drop in the ocean" against a 33% drop in refining. #Oil #Rosneft #Economy #India #Gasoline

🇮🇳 India resumes Su-30MKI production! HAL to release 12 new fighters for the IAF. 🔹 Contract worth $1.3 billion. 🔹 More than 50% of parts are Indian. 🔹 Aircraft will receive "Super Sukhoi" upgrades. 🔹 Error in source: not Israel, but India operates 260 Su-30MKI. #India #Su30MKI #HAL #MilitaryTech