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Searching for missing brother, Punjab man claims 10 Indians killed in Russian Army amid Ukraine war
World | Dec 29, 2025, 07:29 AM ISTAccording to Jagdeep, his brother was taken to Russia by a travel agent on the promise of a job, but was later forced to join the army. The family last spoke to Mandeep in March 2024.
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India 'strongly' demands early return of Indians working with Russian Army after Kerala man's death
World | Jan 14, 2025, 08:28 PM ISTAn Indian national from Kerala who was working in the Russian Army was recently killed while another was injured. The MEA has said that the embassy in Moscow is seeking to transport mortal remains and repatriate the injured to India.
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At least 20 Indian nationals still in Russian Army, 85 released so far: Foreign Secretary Misri
World | Oct 21, 2024, 03:59 PM ISTDuring a special press briefing in New Delhi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that 20 Indians are still awaiting discharge from the Russian Army.
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45 Indians released from Russian Army since India took up matter, rest will come soon: MEA
World | Sep 12, 2024, 04:46 PM ISTWhen PM Modi visited Moscow in July, he strongly took up the matter with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian side agreed to release all the Indians from their army.
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15 Indians tricked into Russian army released, contract of 68 to be nullified soon: Rajya Sabha MP
World | Sep 11, 2024, 04:16 PM ISTSahney said that of the 91 Indians who have alleged they were forcibly recruited into the Russian army, eight have been killed and 15 are in the process of being repatriated. He also mentioned that contracts for the remaining 68 men are being annulled, and he hopes they will return home very soon.
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Russia expresses condolences for Indian nationals killed in Ukraine war, promises compensation
World | Aug 10, 2024, 04:32 PM ISTThe statement came after a 22-year-old Indian youth from Haryana was killed on the frontlines of Russia's war in Ukraine. Russia had earlier agreed to the early and expeditious release of all Indian nationals after PM Modi strongly raised the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Indian man 'sent by Russian Army to fight against Ukraine' dies, family seeks PM Modi's help
World | Jul 29, 2024, 01:39 PM ISTRavi Moun travelled to Russia on January 13 for a transportation job, but his brother claims he was instead recruited into the military. On July 21, Ajay Moun contacted the embassy to seek information about his brother's whereabouts.
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Putin's office responds to plea for Kalimpong ex-serviceman's return
India | Jul 25, 2024, 11:59 PM ISTThe office of Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to a plea regarding Urgen Tamang, an ex-serviceman from Kalimpong, West Bengal, who was allegedly forced to join the Russian Army. The response, forwarded to the Russian defence ministry, brings hope for Tamang’s return to India.
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MEA in touch with 50 Indian nationals who 'wish to end' employment in Russian Army
World | Jul 19, 2024, 05:07 PM ISTSeveral Indian nationals had been duped to join the Russian Army, battling extreme conditions, and two Indians reportedly died on the battlefield, India had repeatedly raised the matter through diplomatic channels and Russia agreed for their early discharge after PM Modi's recent visit to Moscow.
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Russian Army marches in 'Made in Bihar' military boots from Hajipur
Bihar | Jul 15, 2024, 11:26 PM ISTHajipur, Bihar, is emerging as a significant player in global footwear manufacturing, producing military boots for the Russian Army and luxury shoes for European markets.
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'They wanted to 'make money': Diplomat claims Russia didn't want to recruit Indians in its Army
World | Jul 11, 2024, 12:05 AM ISTBabushkin's remarks came a day after Russia promised to ensure early release and return to home of the Indian nationals working in the Russian military as support staff after Prime Minister Narendra Modi "very strongly" raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin.
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Russia agrees to release Indians serving in its Army after PM Modi 'strongly' raises issue
World | Jul 09, 2024, 11:18 PM ISTForeign Secretary Vinay Kwatra stated that the Russian authorities assured the prompt release of all Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army.
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Russia to discharge all Indians recruited in Russian Army after PM Modi raises matter with Putin
World | Jul 09, 2024, 09:58 AM ISTSeveral Indians were reportedly duped into joining the Russian Army to fight the battle in Ukraine against their wishes. India raised the matter strongly with Russian authorities after the death of two Indians, saying it was 'unacceptable' to find its citizens in a warzone in another country.
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CBI arrests 4 traffickers who lured Indians through social media, forced them to join Russian Army
News | May 09, 2024, 12:11 PM ISTThe CBI has arrested four accused in the case related to the trafficking of Indian nationals to the Russia-Ukraine war zone. The two accused Arun & Yesudas Junior alias Priyan, were arrested from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. Watch to know more!
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Russia: Putin signs decree on compulsory enrollment of 1.5 lakh youths for military service
World | Apr 01, 2024, 06:48 AM ISTAll Russian men from 18-30 have one year of mandatory military service, although many find ways to avoid serving. The maximum age for conscripts was raised from 27 to 30 in July 2023.
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Russian military plane crashes after it turns into flames, all personnel on board killed I VIDEO
World | Mar 12, 2024, 05:13 PM ISTThe IL-76 aircraft was captured descending toward the ground with one of its engines on fire. Other footage showed a column of black smoke rising from the crash site.
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Strong action taken against agents for duping Indians to work in Russian Army: Centre
World | Mar 08, 2024, 04:40 PM ISTThe CBI conducted a massive search operation in seven cities in connection with a human trafficking network taking Indians to the Russia-Ukraine war zone. This came a day after the MEA confirmed that a youth from Hyderabad was killed in the war.
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Indians from Punjab, Haryana went to Russia on holiday trip, forced to fight against Ukraine I VIDEO
World | Mar 06, 2024, 11:46 PM ISTIn the 105-second video, one of the seven men, who was identified as 19-year-old Harsh from Haryana's Karnal explained how they were inducted into the army and were later sent to the front zone without their consent.
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Russia: Veteran human rights advocate sentenced to 30 months for criticising Ukraine war
World | Feb 27, 2024, 03:57 PM ISTThe prosecution accused Oleg Orlov, 70, of publishing his scathing article "against traditional Russian spiritual, moral and patriotic values” and hatred of the Russian military and demanded a harsher punishment. Orlov rejected the charges against him as politically motivated.
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'Several already discharged': MEA rejects reports on Indians seeking discharge from Russian Army
World | Feb 26, 2024, 11:53 AM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a statement released in the early morning, retreated it was aware of the subject and added the matter was taken up strongly with the concerned Russian authorities in Moscow and New Delhi.