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"We see a friendly country in India": Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin

Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin on Friday expressed confidence in the growing warmth between New Delhi and Moscow, calling India a "friendly country" and a key partner for future collaborations, as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the... read..

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Putin receives ceremonial welcome, Tri-Services Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he received a ceremonial welcome and the tri-services guard of honour at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.... read..

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IngiGo seeks FDTL exemption for A320 fleet, assures op stability by Feb 10: DGCA

IndiGo, which is experiencing operational disruptions and cancellations, has sought temporary operational exemptions from certain Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) provisions for its A320 fleet until February 10, 2026, and assured that operational stabi... read..

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'From oil and gas to S-400; value of Russian friendship proven': Shashi Tharoor

As Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised the importance of the relationship with Moscow, stating that from oil and gas to defence equipment, which played a seminal role in Operation Sindoor, Russia has stood by I... read..

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Victoria University lays foundation for its first India campus in Delhi NCR

Australia's Victoria University (VU) has marked a major milestone in its global expansion plans by laying the foundation for its Delhi-NCR campus in Gurugram, Haryana, as per a release.... read..

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"Huge fall...": Manish Tewari moves adjournment motion in LS, demands debate on rupee's poor performance

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, demanding that the poor performance of the rupee be discussed in the Lower House after the Indian currency continued to decline to a new low of 90.43 against the dollar.... read..

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Priority to open Russian market for Indian exporters: Head of India Studies at Moscow School of Management Kulik on Putin's visit

As Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for his high-profile two-day visit, experts say the meeting carries major economic and strategic implications for both countries, with the opening of the Russian market to Indian exporters emerging as a... read..

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Parliament to form parliamentary friendship group with Saudi Arabia: Lok Sabha Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday announced that the Parliament of India will soon constitute the India-Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group.... read..

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Flex boards, flags welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin installed outside ITC Maurya ahead of 23rd India-Russia annual summit

Flex boards welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian national flags have been put up outside ITC Maurya today. President Putin, who arrived in India on Thursday for a two-day state visit for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit on the invitat... read..

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ED attaches Rs 1,120-cr assets linked to Reliance Anil Ambani Group in YES Bank 'fraud case'

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has attached fresh assets worth Rs 1,120 crore belonging to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group in connection with the alleged fraud involving Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL), Reliance Commercial Financ... read..

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Oksana Lut hold talks in Delhi to boost Indo-Russian Agricultural Cooperation

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, met Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut in New Delhi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the agriculture sector.... read..

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Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha to take up Health, National Security Cess Bill for further consideration, passing

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Friday move the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha for further consideration and passage during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.... read..

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More than diplomacy: PM Modi, President Putin meet in Delhi, new chapter in shifting world order

Four years after their last in-person interaction on Indian soil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to share the stage once again in the national capital on Friday, a moment that carries both symbolic weight and str... read..

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PM Modi not someone who succumbs to pressure: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and how India takes pride in his leadership.... read..

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Delhi: CM inspects mist spray system at ITO, urges public participation for pollution control

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government is working on a "war footing" to tackle pollution in the national capital and stressed that public participation is essential to achieving effective, lasting results.... read..

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Reliance Industries' rating raised to 'A-' from 'BBB+' by S&P Global, Outlook stable on improving cash flow

Global rating agency S&P Global Ratings has revised its rating on Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL), raising the long-term issuer credit rating to 'A-' from 'BBB+' amid expectations of improving cash flow stability driven by its expanding consumer-focuse... read..

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Parliament Winter Session: DMK MP moves suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss 'Provoked Communal Tension' in TN

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva has submitted a Suspension of Business Notice in the Rajya Sabha under Rule 267, during the fifth day of the Parliament's Winter Session, seeking a discussion on what he termed "provoked communal tension in ... read..

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"Their goal is to create confusion to defame opposition leaders as anti-nationals": Congress' Kiran Kumar hits out at BJP

Amid a row that erupted over Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's claims, Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala hit out at the BJP, accusing the ruling party of attempting to create confusion among the public to portray opposition leaders as "anti-nati... read..

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"Govt's monopoly model": Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over IndiGo flight cancellations

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday criticised the Centre over IndiGo experiencing operational disruptions and flight cancellations, attributing the issues to a "monopoly model".... read..

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IAF recalls strikes on Pakistan during 1971 Indo-Pak war, securing Longewala and key fronts

The Indian Air Force (IAF) recalled its historic strikes on Pakistan during the third day of the 1971 war, highlighting the pivotal role of air operations in shaping the course of the conflict that ultimately led to India's victory and the creation of Ban... read..

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Priyanka Chaturvedi requests Civil Aviation Minister to make statement in Rajya Sabha on IndiGo flight disruptions

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday moved a notice under Rule 180 in Rajya Sabha, requesting the Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to make a statement on the disruption of IndiGo airlines' operations, which has been causing severe incon... read..

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GE Aerospace hands over 5th F404-IN20 engine to HAL

Global engine firm GE Aerospace on Friday handed over the fifth F404-IN20 jet engine to the Indian public sector company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jet project.... read..

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Delhi Airport issues advisory amid ongoing operational disruptions; 225 Indigo flights cancelled

Delhi Airport on Friday issued a passenger advisory and alerted travellers to operational challenges affecting certain domestic flights, resulting in delays and cancellations.... read..

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Red carpet rolled out for Russian President Vladimir Putin's ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Preparations are underway to welcome Vladimir Putin, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital where the Russian President will recieve a ceremonial welcome on his first visit to India in four yearsm... read..

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All IndiGo flights departing from Delhi stand cancelled till midnight amid operational disruptions

All IndiGo flights departing from Delhi Airport on Friday have been cancelled till midnight, while operations for other carriers remain as scheduled, the Delhi Airport advisory stated.... read..

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"We are against terrorism in all its forms": Finland Envoy to India Lahdevirta

Finland's Ambassador to India, Kimmo Lahdevirta, reaffirmed Finland's firm stance against terrorism while highlighting the strength of ties between New Delhi and Helsinki as the Nordic nation marked its 108th Independence Day.... read..

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BJP MP Darshan Choudhary rejects Rahul Gandhi's claim on foreign dignitaries not meeting LoP

BJP MP Darshan Singh Choudhary on Friday dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegation that the Leader of Opposition is being prevented from meeting visiting foreign dignitaries, calling it "Rahul Gandhi's restlessness."... read..

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Pro Panja League announces Arunachal Pradesh's Onam Gamno as Team India captain for Asian Cup Arm Wrestling

The Pro Panja League proudly announces that Onam Gamno of Arunachal Pradesh has been appointed captain of Team India for the upcoming Asian Cup Arm Wrestling Championship. Assisting her in leadership is Shrimant Jha from Chhattisgarh, a para-athlete who h... read..

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Singapore High Commissioner among stranded passengers amid IndiGo's flight chaos

Singapore's High Commissioner to India Simon Wong on Friday said that he was among the "tens of thousands" of passengers left stranded after widespread flight cancellations by IndiGo, noting that his scheduled trip to Deoghar had also been called off.... read..

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"We've built our team around a core group of hungry players": MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene

Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene has discussed the team's strategy for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, highlighting a focus on experience, young talent and team balance.... read..

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Ex-DRDO scientist Ravi Gupta hails BrahMos 'Unique weapon system', says 'President Putin's visit will further strengthen defence cooperation

Former DRDO scientist Ravi Kumar Gupta has hailed the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos - co-developed by India and Russia - as a "unique weapon system" whose significance goes beyond hardware to showcase deep bilateral cooperation.... read..

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No penalties for delayed Waqf registration for next 3 months: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Friday announced that the Centre will not impose penalties or take strict action against mutawallis registering properties on the UMEED portal under the Waqf law for the next three months, following the r... read..

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"Shut down Civil Aviation Ministry": Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Centre after IndiGo cancels record flights

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday slammed the government after IndiGo cancelled record flights from several airports, saying that there is no point in running the Civil Aviation Ministry if it is not paying attention to the problems of pass... read..

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India-Russia Business Forum Chairman highlights expanding cooperation between both nations as Putin arrives in Delhi

India and Russia are looking to further strengthen bilateral trade and explore new areas of cooperation across multiple sectors, said CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Roscongress Foundation, Alexander Stuglev.... read..

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Filing chargesheets without suspicion clogs judicial system: SC discharges man wrongly accused of Voyeurism

The Supreme Court recently observed that the tendency to file chargesheets in cases where no strong suspicion is made out clogs the judicial system, as it forces courts to spend time on trials likely to result in acquittal. A bench of Justices N Kotiswar ... read..

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Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category with persistent smog; AQI at 323

The national capital woke up to a blanket of toxic smog on Friday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 323 at 8 am in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).... read..

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"Inspiration for millions": PM Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagvad Gita to Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a copy of Bhagvad Gita in Russian to President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India.... read..

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"The lines are getting blurred": Manoj Pahwa, Ayesha Raza reflect on OTT platforms reshaping Indian films

Amid the growth of OTT platforms reshaping the Indian entertainment space, allowing actors and creators to chart unexplored territories, actors Manoj Pahwa and Ayesha Raza - both known for their versatile performances - have reflected on the recent advent... read..

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IndiGo apologises after two days of widespread disruptions across its network

IndiGo on Thursday issued a "heartfelt apology" to customers and industry stakeholders after widespread disruptions across its network and operations over the past two days, and said the airline "remains focussed on streamlining its operations at the earl... read..

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Russian Education Agency opens its branch in Delhi

The Russian Education Agency, a joint project between Synergy Corporation and Innopraktika.India, on Thursday, opened its branch in New Delhi.... read..

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Rahul Gandhi accuses Govt of blocking LoP-foreign leaders meeting; BJP says creating needless controversy

Amid the ongoing visit of Russian President Putin, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sparked a political row after claiming that the Centre advises visiting foreign dignitaries not to meet LoP, arguing that this breaks an old tradition and ref... read..

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Russia has always stood by India in good and bad times: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, stated that Russia has always been "India's Sukh Dukh Ka Saathi," meaning a companion in both good and bad times, at the India-Russia Business Forum held on Thursday in New Delhi.... read..

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Piyush Goyal holds "productive" meeting with Russian Minister, discusses cooperation in textiles,automobiles, agriculture

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had a "productive" meeting with Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov.... read..

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"Expecting new perspectives," Russian firm Intrud COO says on Putin's India visit

Elena Velyaeva, Chief Operating Officer of Russian firm Intrud, hoped that new perspectives would come to the fore as the Russian President Vladimir Putin began his two-day visit to India... read..

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Ireland Ambassador "hopeful" on India-EU FTA

Ireland's Ambassador Kevin Kelly remained "hopeful" of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, stating that the meeting of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February was "very... read..

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Implementing multi-pronged measures to curb air pollution from paddy stubble burning: Govt

The Union Government has taken multiple measures to curb air pollution caused by paddy stubble burning in the National Capital Region (NCR) and other parts of North India, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan S... read..

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Talks may focus on alternative ways to balance oil equation: Ex-diplomat on PM Modi, Putin meeting

Former Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Thursday stated that during Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Putin are likely to explore alternative ways to maintain the crucial oil trade dyna... read..

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JPC on 'One Nation One Election' concludes, chairperson stresses "ONOE in interest of the country"

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on One Nation One Election concluded, which lasted about three hours, concluded on Thursday.... read..

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"Mausam ka maza lijiye": Opposition MPs protest against Centre over air pollution outside Parliament

The Opposition MPs on Thursday held a protest in front of Makar Dwar on Parliament premises, against the Centre over air pollution in Delhi-NCR and parts of North India.... read..

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ECI largest organisation in world with over 1 million personnel: CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Stockholm

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar assumed the Chairmanship of the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2026 and hailed the Election Commission of India (ECI) ... read..

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"No corruption proven": Kalyan Banerjee welcomes Calcutta HC's order retaining 32,000 teachers' jobs

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee welcomed the Calcutta High Court's order setting aside Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay's single bench verdict on the cancellation of 32,000 teachers' appointments in the West Bengal teachers' recruitment 'scam' case, giv... read..

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