How 9/11 briefly made Putin Bush’s closest ally

IANS | December 25, 2025 10:38 PM

Washington, Dec 25 (IANS): In the weeks after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged as one of U.S. President George W. Bush’s closest partners, newly released transcripts show.

Putin warned Bush of Pakistan-linked nuclear leaks

IANS | December 25, 2025 10:16 PM

Washington, Dec 25 (IANS) Pakistan emerged as a central nuclear proliferation concern in private talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President George W. Bush, according to newly released transcripts that show both leaders warning of uranium of Pakistani origin turning up in Iran’s nuclear program and expressing deep unease over Islamabad’s control of its atomic assets.

Jharkhand: Garhwa residents elated over launch of five fisheries projects

IANS | December 25, 2025 6:37 PM

Ranchi, Dec 25 (IANS) The launch of a slew of projects in Jharkhand by the Department of Fisheries, with five in the Garhwa region alone, has left the residents excited and enthused as they expect this to bring a notable change in their livelihood and also augment income-generation for the fish farmers.

PM Modi slams ‘parivarvad’, says BJP restored legacy of Ambedkar and Patel

IANS | December 25, 2025 6:07 PM

Lucknow, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday claimed that there were attempts to erase the contributions of national icons like Babasaheb Ambedkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, after Independence, and it was the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government which prioritised restoration of their enduring legacy and also ensured that they “got their rightful due”.