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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.

Over 1.20 crore women screened for cervical cancer in 2025: Govt

IANS | December 5, 2025 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) More than 1.20 crore women in India have been screened for cervical cancer in 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.

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

IANS | December 5, 2025 4:39 PM

New Delhi, 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.

PM Modi wants to create Hindu nation, so showcasing its foundations, says Hannan Mollah on Gita for Putin

IANS | December 5, 2025 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita to Russian President Vladimir Putin, CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah on Friday stated that the PM wants to make the country a Hindu nation, hence feels the necessity to showcase what he considers to be the foundation of Hindutva.

PM Modi ambassador of Sanatan Dharma: Kangana Ranaut on Prime Minister presenting Bhagavad Gita to Putin

IANS | December 5, 2025 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi presenting a copy of the Bhagavad Gita to Russian President Vladimir Putin, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Friday said that the Gita represents the heritage of universal truth and that the Prime Minister is an ambassador of Sanatan Dharma and Indian culture.

Indian Railways recruited 5.08 lakh people in last 10 years, up 23.6 pc: Minister

IANS | December 5, 2025 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday told the Parliament that in the last 10 years (2014-2015 to 2024-2025), Indian Railways recruited 5.08 lakh people, compared to 4.11 lakh in the earlier 2004-2005 to 2013-2014 period, which is an increase of 23.6 per cent.

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.

Roads, schools and surrenders: How development is dismantling Maoism in Chhattisgarh

IANS | December 5, 2025 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) For decades, the red corridor of Chhattisgarh -- stretching through Bastar, Sukma and Bijapur -- symbolised one of India’s most seemingly intractable internal conflicts.

India emerges as significant electronics manufacturer in 11 years: Minister

IANS | December 5, 2025 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) India has emerged as a significant electronics manufacturer and as a result of robust policy efforts, electronics manufacturing has grown almost six times in last 11 years – increasing from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 11.32 lakh crore in 2024-25, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

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

Over 1.20 crore women screened for cervical cancer in 2025: Govt

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

PM Modi wants to create Hindu nation, so showcasing its foundations, says Hannan Mollah on Gita for Putin

PM Modi ambassador of Sanatan Dharma: Kangana Ranaut on Prime Minister presenting Bhagavad Gita to Putin

Indian Railways recruited 5.08 lakh people in last 10 years, up 23.6 pc: Minister

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

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

Roads, schools and surrenders: How development is dismantling Maoism in Chhattisgarh

India emerges as significant electronics manufacturer in 11 years: Minister

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