The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed suggestions of strained India-Russia relations following criticism from US President Donald Trump regarding their economic and strategic ties. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that India’s bilateral relationships are independent and based on national interests, highlighting the time-tested partnership with Russia and defense cooperation guided by security needs. Post navigation Stones pelted, bike set ablaze: Clashes erupt in Pune village over social media post ‘Explode like a bomb?’: BJP hits back at Rahul’s EC remarks, says ‘We’ll save the Constitution’