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First S-400 regiment to be delivered to India by year-end: Russian exporter
Alexander Mikheev said that the first regiment of Russia's anti-aircraft missile system air defence S-400 will be delivered to India by the end of 2021
 "First S-400 regiment to be delivered to India by year-end: Russian exporter")
Russia says supplies to India of air defence system proceeding on schedule
Russia has started delivering the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to India
 "Russia says supplies to India of air defence system proceeding on schedule")
In Russia, 83% of Covid-19 hospital beds are filled amid surge
Russia's autumn surge in infections and deaths comes amid low vaccination rates
 "In Russia, 83% of Covid-19 hospital beds are filled amid surge")
In Delhi, 8 nations say Afghan territory shouldn't be used for terror acts
In his opening remarks, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said the recent developments in that country have important implications not only for Afghan people but also for the region
 "In Delhi, 8 nations say Afghan territory shouldn't be used for terror acts")
Russians go back to work but coronavirus cases, deaths stay high
Russians went back to work on Monday after a nine-day hiatus
 "Russians go back to work but coronavirus cases, deaths stay high")
EU gas and power prices jump as higher Russian flows fail to materialize
Benchmark gas futures traded in the Netherlands surged as much as 9.7% as orders via a key Russian pipeline signaled shipments will remain well below normal on Monday
 "EU gas and power prices jump as higher Russian flows fail to materialize")
Russia sees 40,735 new Covid cases, 1,192 deaths in last 24 hours
The new cases reported in Russia over the past 24 hours took the national tally to 8,714,595
Russia gets partial win in $50 billion case over bankrupt oil giant
The Dutch Supreme Court on Friday handed Russia at least a temporary victory in an appeal of what's believed to be the world's largest award in an arbitration case
 "Russia gets partial win in $50 billion case over bankrupt oil giant")
Republicans introduce legislation to exempt India from S-400 sanctions
India is facing the prospect of sanctions under the 2017 CAATSA for buying the Russian missile air defence system, S-400 Triumf, which it is to begin receiving in November.
 "Republicans introduce legislation to exempt India from S-400 sanctions")
Indian Navy's 7th P1135.6 class frigate launched at Kaliningrad in Russia
The Indian and Russian governments had in October 2016 During the launching ceremony, the ship was formally named as "Tushil", which means protector shield in Sanskrit, the ministry's statement noted.
 "Indian Navy's 7th P1135.6 class frigate launched at Kaliningrad in Russia")
Moscow locks down as Russian Covid-19 deaths surge to new highs
Like Moscow, some regions decided to kick off their partial lockdowns on Thursday or even earlier in an effort to cut infection numbers ahead of the nationwide initiative.
 "Moscow locks down as Russian Covid-19 deaths surge to new highs")
India has taken steps to reduce military dependence on Russia: US Senator
The Senator urged President Biden not to impose provisions of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act against New Delhi for buying the S-400 missile system from Moscow
 "India has taken steps to reduce military dependence on Russia: US Senator")
Russian SolarWinds hackers step up attacks on US tech companies
Microsoft says group targeted over 150 American and foreign organisations using USAid account
 "Russian SolarWinds hackers step up attacks on US tech companies")
Russia strengthens its internet censorship powers
Russia's censorship technology sits between companies that provide internet access and people who are browsing the web on a phone or laptop
 "Russia strengthens its internet censorship powers")
Ruble jumps as Russia surprises with bigger-than-expected rate hike
The Bank of Russia raised the rate 75 basis points to 7.5% Friday, its sixth straight hike
 "Ruble jumps as Russia surprises with bigger-than-expected rate hike")
NATO defence ministers may agree to plan to deter Russian threat
The strategy, which is confidential, goes beyond existing regional defence plans and aims to prepare for any simultaneous attack in the Baltic and Black Sea regions, possibly including nuclear weapons
 "NATO defence ministers may agree to plan to deter Russian threat")
Indian delegation meets Taliban team led by Deputy PM Abdul Salam Hanafi
A high-level Taliban delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan's interim government met with the Indian delegation
 "Indian delegation meets Taliban team led by Deputy PM Abdul Salam Hanafi")
Russian, UK airlines plan Goa flights as India opens up to foreign tourists
Tourists will be allowed on normal flights from November 15. Only single entry 30-day tourist visas will be issued
 "Russian, UK airlines plan Goa flights as India opens up to foreign tourists")
India to buy coking coal from Russia; Steel firms look to diversify imports
Move is part of India's National Steel Policy 2017 under which the country aims to reach 300 mn tonne steel output by 2030 while simultaneously working on forward and backward integration
 "India to buy coking coal from Russia; Steel firms look to diversify imports")
Single-dose Sputnik Light shows 70% efficacy against Delta variant
RDIF says Sputnik Light can act as a booster shot for even those who have been vaccinated with other vaccines like mRNA candidates
 "Single-dose Sputnik Light shows 70% efficacy against Delta variant")
