The Project-18 destroyer will rival cruisers operated by major naval powers and serve as a symbol of India’s growing maritime assertiveness

Donald Trump had called the report of India “pausing” purchase of Russian oil as “good step”, even though India clarified that India is guided by what is on offer in the markets.

The US is moving two nuclear submarines to strategic positions, in an apparent Cold War-era threat that followed former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev’s response to his “dead economy” jibe.