Over 157 lakh passengers benefit from 3.27 lakh UDAN flights: Minister

IANS | December 4, 2025 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) More than 157 lakh passengers have been benefited from the operation of 3.27 lakh Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN, flights, connecting various destinations across the country including tier 2 cities, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

India, Russia look at cementing trade and investment ties

IANS | December 4, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The India-Russia bilateral relationship has remained strong and stable over the past 78 years with a shared commitment to a multipolar world as well to expand the engagement beyond the traditional military, nuclear and space cooperation, an official statement said on Thursday, ahead of the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India.

83 pc India’s small biz leaders say AI is critical for growth: Report

IANS | December 4, 2025 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India’s small businesses are entering 2026 with a clear focus on technology-driven growth as 83 per cent of small business leaders in the country say that Artificial Intelligence has become essential for business growth, a new report said on Thursday.