Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, Russia sends Igla-S missiles to India
Amid tension with Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack, India's 'all-weather friend', Russia, has sent an 'artillery gift' to the Indian Army- the Igla-S missiles.
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Hans India
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- Hans India
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India Today
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- India Today
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New Indian Express
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- New Indian Express
Special session pitch unites INDIA bloc
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