Japanese envoy terms China's criticism of PM Takaichi 'inconsistent with facts, unsubstantiated'

IANS | December 5, 2025 5:22 PM

New York, Dec 5 (IANS) Japan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Yamazaki Kazuyuki, has written a letter to United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, where he termed China's criticism about Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated and unacceptable."

Op Sagar Bandhu: India sets up field hospital in Sri Lanka's Mahiyanganaya

IANS | December 5, 2025 4:59 PM

Colombo, Dec 5 (IANS) Continuing with its relentless relief and rescue efforts under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, an Indian medical team has been busy setting up a field hospital in Mahiyanganaya near Kandy in Sri Lanka to ensure that residents in hard-hit region receive medical assistance in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

Have established close working and personal contact with PM Modi: Putin (Ld)

IANS | December 5, 2025 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the warm and cordial welcome extended to the visiting delegation, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday stated that he has established a "close working and personal contact" with the Indian PM and together they "constantly monitor" the development of Russian-Indian cooperation in all its strategic areas.

Citing longstanding cultural ties, PM Modi announces free tourist visas for Russian citizens

IANS | December 5, 2025 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Emphasising the significance of cultural ties between India and Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that people-to-people connections have always held a special place in bilateral relations and New Delhi will soon launch a free 30-day e-tourist visa and a 30-day group tourist visa for Russian citizens.

PM Modi, President Putin agree to ramp up India-Russia trade till 2030

IANS | December 5, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) India and Russia have agreed on an economic cooperation programme aimed at expanding trade till 2030, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday at a press conference along with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

India-Russia friendship steady like pole star amid global uncertainty: PM Modi

IANS | December 5, 2025 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Hailing India-Russia ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the friendship between the two countries has remained like a pole star amidst the ups and downs faced by the world in the past 80 years.

Putin thanks PM Modi for making efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict

IANS | December 5, 2025 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stating that he has had "very informative and useful conversation" with the Indian leader since arriving in New Delhi on Thursday evening.

Mahatma Gandhi anticipated new, more just, multipolar world order: Putin

IANS | December 5, 2025 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, asserting that as one of the founders of the modern Indian state, he made an "invaluable contribution" to world peace.

Welfare of world only through path of peace, says PM Modi in meeting with Putin

IANS | December 5, 2025 1:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Reiterating India's position on Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that New Delhi's stance is not neutral and it supports every effort towards peace. He stated that the welfare of the world is only through the path of peace.

Putin begins packed Day 2 Delhi agenda with Rashtrapati Bhavan welcome; set for PM Modi talks

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:21 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin will be given a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday, followed by official talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.