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Private dinner with PM Modi 'one of the key points' of Putin's India visit: Kremlin

IANS | December 3, 2025 7:57 PM

Moscow, Dec 3 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin will start his visit to India on Thursday with an informal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence, Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov said in Moscow on Wednesday, calling the upcoming meeting during a private dinner between the two leaders as "one of the key points of the Russian leader's visit." According to Ushakov, Putin will discuss important issues of bilateral ties and international situation with PM Modi.

VP Radhakrishnan, Georgia parliamentary delegation discuss expanding ties across sectors

IANS | December 3, 2025 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) A parliamentary delegation from Georgia led by Parliament Chairman Shalva Papuashvili called on Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday with the both sides discussing expanding cooperation across tourism, IT, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, films, and sports sectors besides also prospects of enhanced direct connectivity between the two nations.

Russia calls claims of rejecting US peace plan for Ukraine as 'incorrect'

IANS | December 3, 2025 7:21 PM

Moscow, Dec 3 (IANS) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday dismissed claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the United States peace plan for Ukraine, calling them "incorrect".

MoS Singh, visiting Egyptian youth delegation discuss advancements in AI and renewable energy

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday met a visiting Egyptian youth delegation under the bilateral youth programme, discussing ongoing advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), renewable energy and sustainable development.

Nepal and India set to discuss aviation fuel supply via pipeline

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:06 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 3 (IANS) Nepal is set to hold discussions with India on supplying aviation fuel through the cross-border petroleum pipeline to Nepal, as officials from the two countries are scheduled to meet next week in New Delhi, a senior Nepali official said on Wednesday.

UK MP raises concerns over abduction of Baloch women, use of drones by Pak forces in internal security operations

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:23 PM

London, Dec 3 (IANS) UK Member of Parliament (MP) John McDonnell has voiced concerns about the recent human rights violations in Pakistan's Balochistan, including the abductions of Baloch women like Nasreena Baloch and Mahjabeen Baloch besides the reported use of drones in internal security operations.

Shehbaz's concessions to Pakistan Army anger brother Nawaz Sharif, triggering major political rift in PML-N

Vicky Nanjappa | December 3, 2025 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan often considered to be a puppet of the Army is coming under immense pressure from his brother Nawaz Sharif, the founder of the PML-N.

Primary teachers in B'desh begin complete shutdown of schools over unmet demands

IANS | December 3, 2025 3:29 PM

Dhaka, Dec 3 (IANS) Teachers of Bangladesh on Wednesday began a complete shutdown of all government primary schools across the country, pressing home their three-point demand, local media reported.

Op Sagar Bandhu: NDRF rescues senior citizen, injured woman in Sri Lanka as death toll reaches 465

IANS | December 3, 2025 3:14 PM

Colombo, Dec 3 (IANS) Under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team evacuated a visually challenged senior citizen and an injured woman in Sedawatta and Nadeegama following the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah which triggered heavy rains, flash floods and landslides in the island nation.

IMF’s grading of India's data overlooks key points: Report

IANS | December 3, 2025 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Article IV annual assessment of India’s economic framework released last week states that the country’s strong economic performance has benefitted from sound macroeconomic policies and earlier structural reforms. It further states that despite external headwinds, growth is expected to remain resilient, with inflation remaining subdued.

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Private dinner with PM Modi 'one of the key points' of Putin's India visit: Kremlin

VP Radhakrishnan, Georgia parliamentary delegation discuss expanding ties across sectors

Russia calls claims of rejecting US peace plan for Ukraine as 'incorrect'

MoS Singh, visiting Egyptian youth delegation discuss advancements in AI and renewable energy

Nepal and India set to discuss aviation fuel supply via pipeline

UK MP raises concerns over abduction of Baloch women, use of drones by Pak forces in internal security operations

Shehbaz's concessions to Pakistan Army anger brother Nawaz Sharif, triggering major political rift in PML-N

Primary teachers in B'desh begin complete shutdown of schools over unmet demands

Op Sagar Bandhu: NDRF rescues senior citizen, injured woman in Sri Lanka as death toll reaches 465

IMF’s grading of India's data overlooks key points: Report

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