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Russian President Putin departs Delhi after two-day State Visit; thanks India for 'warm welcome'

IANS | December 5, 2025 11:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday concluded his two-day state visit to India, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar present at the airport to see him off. The Russian Embassy in New Delhi confirmed the departure in a post on X, saying the visit wrapped up with Putin expressing gratitude for the "warm welcome" extended by India.

India-Russia friendship will grow even stronger in the years ahead, says Prez Murmu as she hosts Putin

IANS | December 5, 2025 11:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday hosted her Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking what she described as an important moment in the 25-year journey of the India-Russia Strategic Partnership.

India, Russia sign health cooperation agreement to boost research and medical education

IANS | December 5, 2025 11:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) India and Russia on Friday signed a comprehensive agreement to strengthen collaboration in healthcare, medical education, and scientific research.

Matua community citizenship issue: PM Modi to kick off BJP's campaign to counter Trinamool on Dec 20

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:52 PM

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the BJP’s sustained campaign to counter Trinamool Congress on the contentious citizenship issue of the Matua community, during a mega rally at Ranaghat in Nadia district of West Bengal this month.

Nagaland : 'Hornbill Festival' Day 5 showcases rich traditions of 18 Naga communities

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:26 PM

Kohima, Dec 5 (IANS) The fifth day of the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival, on Friday, featured a vibrant showcase of traditional performances by 18 Naga communities at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, near Kohima.

Revision plea seeks action against Sonia Gandhi over name inclusion in voter list before acquiring Indian citizenship

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) A criminal revision plea has been filed before a Delhi court challenging an order that refused to direct registration of an FIR against Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi over allegations that her name appeared in the electoral roll in 1980 -- three years before she became an Indian citizen.

PM Modi presents Putin an array of thoughtfully curated gifts, including Bhagavad Gita in Russian

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin an array of thoughtfully curated gifts, including a copy of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita in Russian, the GI-tagged fine Assam tea and Kashmir’s famous saffron, among other objects that reflected the craft, culture, and heritage of India.

ED attaches Anil Ambani group-linked assets worth Rs 10,117 crore to date (Lead)

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:55 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has provisionally attached properties and assets belonging to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group entities worth Rs 10,117 crore to date.

India–Russia ink postal agreement to boost cross-border e-commerce

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) India's Department of Posts and JSC Russia Post on Friday signed a bilateral agreement on the international tracked packet service (ITPS), marking an important milestone in strengthening cross-border postal cooperation and facilitating the growing volume of e-commerce trade between the two countries.

Hotel staff requests for photo, Putin obliges: Russian media

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi/Moscow Dec 5 (IANS) Just before wrapping up his landmark visit to India Friday evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin posed for a photograph with several members of the staff at the hotel he was putting up in New Delhi, Russian media reported.

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Russian President Putin departs Delhi after two-day State Visit; thanks India for 'warm welcome'

India-Russia friendship will grow even stronger in the years ahead, says Prez Murmu as she hosts Putin

India, Russia sign health cooperation agreement to boost research and medical education

Matua community citizenship issue: PM Modi to kick off BJP's campaign to counter Trinamool on Dec 20

Nagaland : 'Hornbill Festival' Day 5 showcases rich traditions of 18 Naga communities

Revision plea seeks action against Sonia Gandhi over name inclusion in voter list before acquiring Indian citizenship

PM Modi presents Putin an array of thoughtfully curated gifts, including Bhagavad Gita in Russian

ED attaches Anil Ambani group-linked assets worth Rs 10,117 crore to date (Lead)

India–Russia ink postal agreement to boost cross-border e-commerce

Hotel staff requests for photo, Putin obliges: Russian media

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