In a shocking incident, Russia witnessed a deadly terrorist attack at a jam-packed concert hall in Moscow on March 22. The heinous attack claimed the lives of at least 60 people leaving 145 injured, reported CNN. The terrorist outfit, ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack at the concert venue complex in Moscow. Meanwhile, PM Modi “strongly” condemned the Moscow shooting attack and affirmed India’s solidarity with the Russian govt. As per reports, a group of armed men stormed into the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow and opened fire. Several pictures have emerged showing the Crocus City Hall concert venue on fire, with thick, black smoke filling the air. It also showed scared locals huddling, screaming and ducking behind cushioned seats as gunshots rang out in the vast hall.
23 March,2024 01:13 PM IST
Reuters has reported that at least 40 people were killed and more than 100 were injured when as many as 5 gunmen dressed in camouflage clothing opened fire at people at a concert hall in Moscow on March 22. Armed attackers with automatic weapons targeted Moscow’s Crocus City Hall music venue. Flames leaped into the sky and plumes of black smoke rose above the venue after the deadly attack. It was not immediately clear who the gunmen were. The shooting began days after President Vladimir Putin was re-elected and as Russia is prosecuting a war with Ukraine. NSC coordinator for strategic communication of United States of America, John Kirby has expressed concern over the Moscow shooting incident.
23 March,2024 12:07 PM IST
From his ‘charismatic’ personality to his bold statements, EAM Jaishankar often rules the internet. This time EAM Jaishankar broke the internet with his latest post on platform X during Jaishankar’s Russia visit. He shared two images, one of an entry pass from 1962 and another picture of 2023 at the Red Square. EAM Jaishankar shared a nostalgic moment from the past and captioned the post, “How it started”, “How it is going”. The entry pass was from 1962 which invited him to a commemoration ceremony of the first Russian cosmonauts in space. Notably, Jaishankar's first posting as an IFS officer was at the Indian Embassy in Moscow in 1978. EAM Jaishankar is on a four-day visit to Russia from Dec 25 to Dec 29 where he is scheduled to meet his Russian Counterpart.
26 December,2023 05:30 PM IST
Amid the escalating global tension over the Russia and Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar divulged the intricacies of diplomacy, to “keep communication lines open” during hostilities between nations
12 October,2022 02:16 PM IST
Members of the Indian-American community in the Washington DC metro area hoisted the Indian National Flag at their homes to celebrate 75 years of India's Independence. India Day was celebrated in Moscow, Russia. This is the 7th time the festival has been held in Russia. According to the organisers, Moscow’s weather has never failed them: despite all forecasts, the sun always shines in the capital on India Day. There was an Indian bazaar with more than 120 stalls at the festival. Jewellery, spices, silk scarves, natural cosmetics and souvenirs, tea, and even furniture were showcased.
16 August,2022 05:34 PM IST | Mumbai
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Moscow to participate in the annual India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission meeting.
20 October,2015 11:49 AM IST
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has arrived at Russian capital Moscow for the 14th annual foreign ministers' meeting of RIC (Russia, India and China).
18 April,2016 11:20 AM IST
External Affairs Minister,Sushma Swaraj held bilateral talks with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on the sidelines of Russia-India-China Foreign Ministers' meet.
19 April,2016 10:51 AM IST
Renowned International Sand Artist from India Sudarsan Pattnaik bagged the gold medal at ninth Moscow Sand Sculpture Championship 'The magical world of sand'2016. Pattnaik won the championship for best composition 'Mahatma Gandhi – World Peace'.
28 April,2016 03:36 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
