Russia-backed Nayara taps Indian IT firm as Microsoft suspends service, sources say
Nayara, which has condemned the sanctions, said on Monday it had filed a case against U.S.-based Microsoft in the Delhi High Court over its withdrawal of services.
The sources spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to media.
Nayara and Rediff did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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