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In this week’s Sportstop (October 7 to 13), there is good news from Indian cricket. The Virat Kohli-led side created a world record when they thrashed South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in the second Test in Pune. Also, Mary Kom won a historic eighth boxing world championship medal in Russia

Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to acquire new MiG 29 fighters from Russia and equip them with weapon systems such as Astra air. 

After losing the semi-final, Mary Kom took to Twitter to question the result. She had to settle for a historic bronze medal at the World Women's Boxing Championships in Russia

Mary Kom defeated reigning Olympic medallist Ingrit Valencia by unanimous decision 5-0 decision to enter the semi-finals in the 51kg category. Thus, she is confirmed of a medal in Ulan-Ude, Russia. This is her first medal in the 51kg section

The Indian boxing star Sarita Devi, who is seeded fourth in her category, put up a convincing first-round performance as the five-times Asian gold medalist, managed to land some clear punches initially but the Russian pugilist Natalia Shadrina made a strong comeback in the second and third round to overpower the experienced Sarita

Meet MB Prakash from Bengaluru, who is India's only accordion tuner and composer. Prakash can play polkas, tangos, waltzes and other styles of music from different countries including, Russia, America, China or even Europe.

Earlier, it was reported that three Gonets-M satellites would be launched on the Rokot carrier rocket in November. But, with recent news, the launch of 3 communication satellites would be postponed to 2020

Geopolitical realities in the first decade of 21st Century pushed India from its longstanding Strategic Partnership with Russia towards the United States when Russia entered into a strategic nexus with China. The 21st Century second-decade perceptional witnesses the United States pushing India into a Russian tilt again by politically expedient reversing of US policy gears in South Asia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known for his indefatigability. His trips and travels are often rigorous, leaving little space for rest. 

In an exclusive interview to Russia Today that aired on Friday, Khan said: "...India has annexed Kashmir, so it is no longer a disputed territory as far as India is concerned. They have made it a part of India."

The Indian men's hockey team chief coach Graham Reid said they are confident of qualifying for Tokyo Olympics 2020

While ISRO wonders why lander lost contact, Congress MLA UT Khader has opined that Russia may have played a role in it.  

A successful landing will make India the fourth country (after Russia, US and China) to achieve a soft landing on the moon.

History will be made on Saturday as India’s Chandrayaan-2 will land on the moon. India will become the fourth country after US, Russia and China to accomplish the mission